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Strategize Organize LLC
Newsletter Volume 6, Issue  4
 

Heads-up - Next month's newsletter will incorporate New Zealand pictures!  Stay tuned.  

 
Beauty and Organization 
 From the Archives - "The Look"

Background


Yes, I’m in the organizing industry.  In this industry there are magazines, books, and more magazines that show beautifully organized spaces with matching containers, furniture, and accessories. Although I am in the industry, I’m not about the “perfect” looking space that requires a large budget.  I’m also not into spaces that look like magazine pictures but don’t reflect the needs of the people who use that space.

A Different Angle on Magazines for Inspiration

I suggest that the first step in an organizing project is to think about the goals and vision for a space rather than going through organizing magazines.
  • How do you want to use the space? 
  • How do you want it to feel?
  • How do you want to access and put away stuff?
Once you have figured out the goals and vision, look around and see what you already have in your space. Most likely you will be able to use what you already own in your organizing project.

If you need some ideas, you can pull out the books and magazines.  But I think a crucial point to remember is that books and magazines are resources for ideas. They should not be used as the be all and end all picture or vision for your organizing project.   If you find that magazines are making you sad and depressed rather than inspired, I say stop looking at them. Remember, magazines and books are generally trying to sell you something.

A New Definition 

I enjoy beautiful spaces…but what I want to do is open up the definition of beautiful.  Instead of beautiful solely being a picture in a magazine, how about coming up with a definition for yourself? Here are some possible ideas:
A beautiful space is
  • a space that functions well and uses things that I own and love.
  • a space that is simple and only has the basics – what I use every week.
  • a space where everything has a home that works for me.
Final Thoughts

In my experience, when space functions well and meets a person’s needs, that’s the first step in feeling happy, relaxed, peaceful, clear-minded, etc. That’s the first step to a beautiful space.   

Here's to new definitions!
Susan
 
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