I met with the personal organizer on Monday. I consulted her because I have so many bits and pieces in my studio (fabric, sewing notions, paint, brushes, tape, scissors, big paper, little paper, watercolor paper, canvas, stapled canvases, magazines, power stapler, yarn, knitting needles, magazines, kids' artwork - get the picture?)
I just can't figure out how to organize it so it's easily accessed and still looks good. Her first suggestion was this art frame which comes in different sizes and colors. It holds 100 pieces of kiddo art (or adult art) behind the display piece and you can change out the front whenever you want. Super idea. I think we might put one downstairs and upstairs. The next task I have to complete is to list every single type of item I want organized. She actually thinks it will be a simple job since I don't have a bunch of papers and junk to go through - definitely encouraging.
What an amazing idea...I totally love it!!!!!
Posted by: Gypsy Purple-Chamara | April 03, 2007 at 09:52 PM
Wow! I am behind on posts over here.1. The picture of you and your son is incredible! 2. What an offer! Could you do it Very part time? 3. That frame is something every parent should have. 4. Wallpaper on the floor...oh the possibilities!
Posted by: Jane | April 03, 2007 at 10:05 PM
Thanks, Jane. It would be veryveryvery part time. Thanks for the compliment on the photo. The babysitter is a sweetheart.
Posted by: casapinka | April 03, 2007 at 10:23 PM
no pic above, casapinka! wallpaper on the sink i GOTTA See. go back, get in there and get the camera clicking!!!!! do it for us. btw, let us know the progress of this personal organiser. i'd be v. interested to see what she recommends.
Posted by: drey | April 04, 2007 at 12:17 AM
oh pooh....for some reason the photo is not showing up, I'll try back again later. I just recently did a reorganization project in my studio, but things are busting out the seams all ready!
CHEERS to fabulous Maine Girls!
Posted by: jes | April 04, 2007 at 03:36 AM
Hey Pink, that sounds like such a fun organisational job! One of my favourite studios is Heather Bailey's. ( She has some incredible fabric designs as well) I think it's absolutely beautiful with lots of neat storage ideas. Plus it's pink!
http://heatherbailey.typepad.com/heather_bailey/2007/02/the_studio.html
Posted by: Steph | April 04, 2007 at 03:14 PM
Steph, I've never seen her studio before. It's AMAZING. WOWWOWWOW. I'm going right back over to check it out in detail. Guys, I think I fixed the photo now. I will try to photograph the wallpapered sink for you guys!
Posted by: casapinka | April 04, 2007 at 03:26 PM
Steph, that is the most gorgeous studio ever. thanks for sharing.
Pink, those picture frames are genius!
Posted by: KiWi | April 04, 2007 at 03:29 PM
I'm buying those frames! Think I may have to get myself a personal organiser too (you wouldn't believe the amount of junk we've transported from the UK).
Posted by: paola | April 04, 2007 at 03:43 PM
Good luck with getting organized! The feeling when you are finished will be great!!! :)
Posted by: jessie | April 04, 2007 at 07:38 PM
I've become a Casapinka addict! I love your ideas and creativity...especially the ones that require organization. Am OCD myself. Am especially in awe of how you juggle work and home. Amazing! Keep up the great work and can't wait to read about more of your decorating stories.
Posted by: TraumaPen | April 05, 2007 at 08:06 AM
Maybe my little 45s belong in those frames. All of them in one.
Posted by: scrappy girl | April 05, 2007 at 02:51 PM
Ohhh those art frames are exactly what I need! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Patricia | April 05, 2007 at 04:02 PM
I could use some of those frames. Just need to wait until my craft room is drywalled to see how much wallspace I actually have.
Posted by: Rachael | April 05, 2007 at 08:30 PM
Wow!!! dang nab thats what I need ,a personal organizer(or a bull-dozer).
Posted by: jungle dream pagoda | April 06, 2007 at 07:44 PM
Where can one get those nifty frames?
Posted by: Haydee | July 11, 2007 at 06:06 PM