Friday, August 27, 2010

More on hooks - kids coats and keys


You may have read before, that I love hooks.  They give things a home and keep things off the floor and counter tops.  I am a super fan.  

One of the big gripes in many homes is coats thrown here and there.  This happens when little people cannot reach hangers and when adults don't feel like taking the effort to hang something they use frequently.  Whatever you get, you want it to look nice with your decor (it will be in the open!) and be functional.  Hooks don't have to be ugly.  I had to find something that fit into an unusual opening (see the built in frame on the wall?).  I found this cool metal hook rack at B, B & B.  I found it especially useful since it could be installed at an angle.   This allowed for the space I had AND allowed for kids of different  heights to use it.  My son can reach the top hooks, my daughter can use the lower ones.   




OK, so keys are not furniture clutter, but they are perpetually lost.  Who among us hasn't spent several precious minutes (while you are running late, of course...) trying to find their keys?  Are they on the counter?  In your purse?  The pocket of the last coat you wore?
No more.  Install a key hook in a central location or by the most used door and ALWAYS hang your keys on it when you get home.  Hang the "spare" keys there, too.  Such a simple thing - saves lots of time.

If you look closely you will see the main sets in this photo are also sporting carabiners - the handy dandy (nod to Blue's Clues) metal ring clip.  Pick them up almost anywhere - as little as $.99.  They are perfect for attaching your keys to your purse, bag or belt loop when you are not at home.  This is the "travel hook" for your keys.  No more panicked "I can't find my keys!" while you try to leave Target or anywhere else.  No more 10 minutes of dredging the inner workings of you purse, bag or coat pockets looking frantically for keys.  They are right there, hanging on the handle of your purse.  Nice.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

It's Official! A hobby becomes a job!


Anyone reading this knows that I love to organize. Call it crazy, call it a job. Now that Lily will be starting school full time (sniff, sniff…) in a few weeks, I have the perfect opportunity to turn a hobby into a venture. So, it’s official. “It’s About Time…” is an LLC and is open for business.
Based on feedback from friends, I will be charging on a “per project” basis so clients will know upfront their investment, rather than hourly leaving them guessing.

As the name of the business says, “It’s About Time.”

It’s about the time you will save each and every day – not searching for lost items. Not wondering where to put something. Not having to run all over the house to complete a task. Having a system in place that can be used by everyone in the family – not just Mom.

It’s about the money you will save not buying duplicate items because you can’t find something or have forgotten that you already own it.

Your time is valuable. Use it wisely.

Everyone can be organized if there is a system in place. Getting organized to begin with is the hard part. I can help you with that. I will help you sort, organize and place your "project". I will be your objective counterpart and voice of reason. I will be there to keep you on task and get the project done quickly. I don't use any expensive closet transformation systems. I combine the things you already own with carefully selected newer organization pieces that are just perfect for your needs. I do most of my purchasing at wallet friendly stores like Target, Bed Bath & Beyond and Michaels.

All projects will be considered. Top "bang for your buck" projects are linen closets, bathrooms, kitchen organization, entry closets and bedrooms. Just let me know what your biggest stressor is and I'll work with you to eliminate it.

I plan to work strictly off word of mouth, so if you or someone you know could use some help pulling it together, please give them my name.

Thank you -

Make my week, leave me a comment!


Tamara Nugteren
It's About Time ... TLC LLC
Personal & Home Organizer