organization

creating a bar height work space

May 5, 2013 by admin

we started a whole home organization project recently for a lovely family living on beautiful lake norman. one of the spouses is an entrepreneur with a retail presence (fashion jewelry & personal & home accessories) in several area brick-&-mortar establishments as well as selling jewelry on-line. we will be turning an unused formal dining room ~ their spacious open concept living, eating & kitchen space more than suits their lifestyle ~ into a workspace. our criteria: the inventory must be visible & accessible to re-stock locations & that there is a place to work, photograph & ship. our plan is build-out a bar-height work station in the middle of the room & our inspiration is an image that has been our one of our laptops for quite a while ~

we love the idea of storage on both the inside & the outside of what are essentially bookcases supporting the work surface top. so, we went scouting on both pinterest & houzz to find more examples of this concept to help fine-tune our design. here a some of the best of what we have found ~

Traditional Home Office by Philadelphia Closets And Organization Closet & Storage Concepts

Modern Kids by Dallas Home Builders Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

with a bigger top to accommodate tucking stools under it, the amount of storage under this table is appealing ~

Traditional Home Office by Mckinney Interior Designer JDS DESIGNS

Traditional Home Office by Detroit Kitchen And Bath Millennium Cabinetry

this work table is not inspiring for our needs in this project, but we are jazzing with take-away ideas from what is the the walls!

Traditional Home Office by Phoenix General Contractor Meritage Homes

we cannot wait to to embark on this part of of the project! we’ll keep you updated. need some help with your space? what we know for sure is that if chaos is contagious, then so is order. cleaning & clearing up a closet, a room or a home might feel like a small act, but it’s the first step to opening doors to the new. and, once this happens, just see what else falls into place.

call kara at 704.589.1389 or send us you info via our contact form if you would like a complimentary consultation on any of our services!

do what you love & delegate the rest!

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spice storage solution

January 29, 2012 by admin

I have started cooking a lot for a special personal concierge client & her family & this post is the result of researching a better way to organize their spices. I came across this product ~

each cabinet holds 27 spices & can handle bottles of different sizes. the shelves slide out & then tilt down so that you can see what you are looking for quite easily. here they are in an actual kitchen ~

the ratings are phenomenal! you can even use these for your extracts ~

& sprinkles ~

we would be happy to help you with any organizational issues you are having!

do what you love & delegate the rest!

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Do you pin?

January 24, 2012 by admin

if you answered yes to that question, then you use pinterest. pinterest is an invitation only, social media site that organizes all the things that you want to save ~ either from the web or your own computer ~ onto “boards” that you create.

this is one of my pins ~

to read the whole post on how to use pinterest, click here to read my stylephile column on davidson news & cornelius news.

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track your spending with the birdy

January 10, 2012 by admin

what is this?

this is a free service that we just signed up for called the birdy. the birdy tracks what you spend on discretionary purchases. via a once-daily email, Birdy asks, “what’d you buy today?” & you reply with a description & tags ~ like this: “$10 lunch #food #work” & the birdy will record it in your account. you can also enter the information directly on their site & you do not give them any accounts or personal information. easy, peasy!

you then get charts & calendars showing you where your expenditures are going.

great way to keep on track for 2012!

do what you love & delegate the rest!

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memory jars

January 4, 2012 by admin

we all have them ~ little bits & pieces from a fabulous vacation, theater stubs, fortune cookie sayings, pins from disney, buttons & badges, shells from the beach weekend, small trinkets that have special meaning, etc. when organizing in my client’s homes, I find them in night table, desk & junk drawers & in the midst of other clutter on horizontal surfaces. here is a better idea ~

purchase a large jar ~ home goods always has a great selection at good prices ~ & you now have a home for all your special mementos. and, another clutter solution.

organizing is our specialty ~ contact us for a complimentary consultation & we can put together a plan for you!

do what you love & delegate the rest!

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protect & store your holiday ornaments

January 2, 2012 by admin

we are back after a relaxing christmas week & are very excited to begin to bring to fruition our 2012 goals & objectives for running in stilettos.

after setting up multiple trees & putting out decorations for several clients, we know there is an opportunity for better ornament storage solutions in several of our beloved households, so we did a little research & uncovered our favorites to share with you today.

from the container store, protect up to 75 ornaments in this wing-lid stackable bin ~

from frontgate, the telescoping ornament box is a bit of an investment, but holds up to 80 ornaments is so well made it can last for generations ~

from organize, is the 3 drawer ornament storage box that holds 54 ornaments ~

from organize-it, this bin holds 84 ornaments ~

and, in the midst of out research, we happened up this little diy project from martha stewart ~ not sure if this one is worth the trouble, but thought we would share it with you anyway ~

it’s the optimum time of year to tackle all those pesky organization projects that drain our time, resources & energy. contact us for a complimentary consultation & let us come up with a plan to get your life organized once & for all!

do what you love & delegate the rest!

a great calendar idea for 2012

December 19, 2011 by admin

it’s the time of year when thoughts go to purchasing a calendar for the upcoming year. we love this idea ~

by etsy artist, say it with style, it is vinyl that is applied to glass that will fit into any standard 16×20 frame. you then use any fine tip dry erase marker to write on the glass side of it.

there are several different calendar styles to choose from ~ even a menu calendar ~

do what you love & delegate the rest!

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live an organized life

October 25, 2011 by admin

I am an organizer. at heart. yes, I am human & have times where there are dishes in the sink & a stack of papers on my desk, but for all intents & purposes, the infrastructure of organization that exists in my home is spot on. that’s why when it comes to organization, this is my favorite picture ~

this picture melds the concepts of home filled with abundance with absolute order, but that abundance is contained totally within the space that is dedicated to those particular items ~ in this case pantry food storage. there is a place for everything & everything lives in its space. it is the perfect intersection of function with form. logical, but beautiful.

when I begin to work with a new client, one of the first things I tackle is getting all like items together. I recently did a 1-day kitchen organization project for a client. approximately 25% of their kitchen storage had been allotted to office items even though there was a dedicated home office. a mini-library of books & magazines also existed in this kitchen. every portion of the counter tops were covered & the cabinets & drawers were bulging. we not only relocated many boxes of items that belonged in other rooms in the house, but filled up my jeep with box upon box that I took to goodwill for them.

when I finished, there was breathing room in that kitchen & it felt so clean & open. mismatched mugs & water-bottles from companies & conferences were edited down to the couple’s right-sized favorites. what we kept, from wedding presents from 30 years ago to cookware & utensils, was either needed, functional or had true meaning to the pair.

some rooms serve several functions & every home & family is different, so when I organize, I ask lots of questions so the end result works for that client not only on the day I leave, but every day after that.

it is not a huge investment to get your home organized & the end result will always deliver to the client tremendous relief & peace of mind as well as they find they have more time & money saved due to increased efficiency. I can do everything at once or we can break things into little mini-projects like the kitchen project above. contact running in stilettos for a complimentary consultation!

do what you love & delegate the rest!

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running in stilettos ~ getting ready for the holidays

October 4, 2011 by admin

we know it is still early october, but as fast as this year is going, the holidays will be upon us before we know it! running in stilettos can assist you in every aspect of preparing for the season.

set the stage by getting your home truly organized. with the clutter eliminated & everything put away in a place that makes sense for your family & lifestyle, you will be amazed by how your overall life improves.

does your home need a style infusion? we can help! interior design, re-design or just helping you style & update some rooms ~ we can do it!

we also can help you with your holiday decorations, either working with what you already own or helping you change up the look. we already have clients on our book, message us through our contact form for a consultation.

planning a party? we can help your make it a memorable occasion. we plan all kinds of parties & special events. we are also available to help you prepare, serve & bar-tend & clean-up so you can enjoy your guests & your own party!

we are all about making this a stress free & joyful time of the year for you! whether it’s running errands, doing your holiday shopping, organizing your home or office, styling your rooms or party assistance, we can help!

do what you love & delegate the rest!

photo credits: martha stewart, coco & kelly, hostess w/ mostess

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charming diy salvage shelf

September 28, 2011 by admin

yesterday our post was all techy writing about charging stations ~ today we are going vintage & romantic with this cute diy project we saw on apartment therapy.