How I Stay (Frugally) Organized

I am so excited to be included in Olioboard's second Olio Hop! If you are not familiar with Olioboard, I suggest you check it out ASAP. It is a virtual room builder that provides endless hours of entertainment and inspiration (hint hint, when you are bored at work...).

I am so lucky to be amongst many other talented bloggers who are participating in this event. During this Olio Hop (with its theme being organization and declutter) Olioboard users are invited to "hop" from blog to blog to check out different methods of organization and decluttering provided by the various participating bloggers.

And now for my bit...

I think one of my favorite sayings is "creative minds are rarely tidy," because I feel that it gives justification to my "creative clutter." However, I do make every attempt to stick to an organizational routine, and I have several go to's that help me keep my life/apartment/sanity in order as best as possible. And of course, I try to be frugal when I can.

And in no particular order, here are some of the de-clutter/organizational tools that are essential to yours truly.

Check out my Olioboard for organizing and decluttering here!

How I avoid tangled cords...

Cord Organizer, $30 from Open Sky

Where all of the bills (sigh...) go...

Mail Tin, $39 from Jayes Studio

Where I jot down notes/thoughts/ideas...

Archie Grand Notebook, $10 from Amazon

Where I put all of my magazines on my coffee table...

Faux Croc Tray, $24.99 from C. Wonder

How I (attempt) to keep my days organized...

Agenda, $26 from Lilly Pulitzer

How I store my jewelry, both at home and on the go...

Stephanie Johnson Jewelry Case, $56

Where I keep all of my blankets and extra bedding...

Wicker Trunk, $79.99 from Target

Where I keep my makeup brushes, toothpaste, toothbrush, tweezers and other extraneous bathroom accessories...

Acrylic Holder, $18 from Nico and Lala

How I hide my cat's litter box, vacuum and anything else that is unsightly (but necessary)...

Faux Croc Floor Screen, $128 from Amazon

How I keep all sorts of lists (and the occassional doodle)...

Rustoleum Chalkboard Paint, $14.29/30 oz. can from Amazon

No, this sadly is not my kitchen, but my chalkboard wall in my own kitchen is also very fun and helpul to my organization attempts!

How I store food for William (my kitty)...

Cat Food Storage Can, $48 by Harry Barker from Wag.com

How I store my utensils in my kitchen...

Wire Utensil Tray, $9.99 from World Market

Because my NYC apartment does not have a dishwasher and I wash my own dishes...

Bamboo Dish Rack, $19.99 from World Market

How my laundry gets done (if it gets done)...

Monogram Laundry Bag, $16.95 from Invite Cottage

I know it looks creepy, but a glass hand like this is where I put my keys whenever I come in my apartment. I am the worst at losing keys and this system has not failed me yet!