Will the horrible messes never end?
This is the top of my dresser. Aside from the lotions and jewelry, I tend to put anything I might possibly need later in that basket in the middle (that you can barely see). I’m sure 85% of it can be thrown out. Same goes for the green basket on the end.
I purchased a couple more baskets to help organize. Here’s what I’ve managed so far:
There was A LOT of dust under there. And little baggies with extra buttons that come with clothes. I actually have a container for spare buttons. I just have to start putting them in there when I get new things, rather than pull off the baggies when I get dressed and deposit them on the dresser!
Confession: the middle basket has not been sorted out yet, and the green basket from the top right in the “before” picture has been temporarily moved.
This project was a bit too ambitious for one evening!
I normally have choir rehearsals on Monday nights, but we were given the evening off since we just had a tough performance last weekend. This free evening gave me time to hit the store (to pick up organizational baskets), and to do quite a bit of cleaning.
Today, I’m thankful for my evening off!
Oh wow… I’m so impressed, half done or not! This is inspiring stuff merry… I might have to clean out those lurking messes of my own!
Looking good! I have my 4 year old help me sort buttons every once in a while to help keep them organized. I don’t think I have ever had a replace a button on anything, but for some reason I can’t get rid of them.
You inspired me to do some organizing – I organized by bathroom vanity last night. Pictures and post to follow today at my site.
I’m WAY impressed.
I can’t believe your dedication to NaBloCleanMo!
Once I commit to something, I usually follow through.
I’m sure there will be plenty of nights were I don’t have much time and, say, will only clean a small corner of the kitchen or something …
I’m pretty proud of myself — so far this month, I have inspired people to clean up and buy shoes!