Category Archives: Organizing Attempts

Yet More Labels!

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

I’ve collected some more labels from client homes to share with you.   The box full of hell was mostly a collection of letters documenting old relationships in all their colorful angst. My client was, understandably, not keen on sorting … Continue reading →

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Yo, That’s Screwed Up.

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

The following container turned up during a kitchen organizing session in Medford. I’m all for reusing containers; an old prescription bottle in our car holds quarters for parking meters. As long as reused containers are labeled or transparent, it’s great. … Continue reading →

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More Useless Labels!

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

These photos were submitted by “a friend who prefers not to be identified.” There is a hint in the label of the first one, as the box contains collectible playing cards. The most amusing part about this box is my impression … Continue reading →

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Labels are Magic!

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

I think we organizers shout so much about how YOU MUST LABEL EVERYTHING OMG that we’ve inadvertently given the impression that writing a word on a piece of paper or sticker and slapping it on a box or bin magically … Continue reading →

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