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Perfectly Savvy Finds
Posted by: | CommentsHappy Friday my Savvy Friends. This week I’d like you to think about utilizing the space behind your doors. I have some great little finds for over the door mounted storage that might give you a little inspiration.
Check out the finds from The Door Organizer.com. They have some fantastic ideas for the space behind doors. I’ve never used the product, so I can’t personally recommend it, but it is definitely worth a look. I have two examples from their site below.
Going clockwise, I’ve found some wonderful little examples of how to use the space for pants, blazers and backpacks.
There are many uses for over the door storage. I challenge you to clean up and clean out a little area of your home this week by using the space behind one of your doors.
Perfectly Savvy Finds
Posted by: | CommentsHello my Savvy Friends,
This week I’m sharing a Savvy Find as well as a savvy idea. In my early 20′s I was given a fantastic toolbox as a gift from an ex-ex-ex-boyfriend. The boyfriend didn’t last, but the toolbox certainly has. It was actually a very thoughtful and useful gift. As a single girl I really had nothing to make little repairs around the house and the toolbox has served me well through the years. I now use the box right in my kitchen area and can grab it quickly to make minor repairs around the house. Through the years I’ve added a few things to it that I find handy, a pair of scissors, additional screwdrivers, paper & pen etc… You can of course start from scratch and make your own little toolbox, but I’ve found some great options for you below. Of particular note, there is a handy little option from Bob Vila that will slide right into a kitchen drawer. I also like the Apollo Precision set because it has very useful tools and they all have a specific home that will make everything easy to find.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Kristin
Toolkits by savvyspaces on Polyvore.com
Perfectly Savvy Finds – Father's Day
Posted by: | CommentsHappy Friday my Savvy Friends. Go ahead – thank me now. I’ve just solved your Father’s Day worries and complied some wonderful finds to organize the special dad, husband, brother or friend in your life.
Let’s begin at the top with the valet from Organize.com. A fabulous solution for 1. prepping for the day ahead or 2. a resting spot when he comes through the door at night.
Next up is a rugged little laptop case from Cocoon Innovations. Inside you’ll find the “Grid-it” system for holding in the contents.
Continuing clockwise you’ll see the Eagle Creek Rollium Laptop Case. It is receiving high marks from users and you can find it at the Container Store.
The brushed nickel valet from Red Envelope is not only personal but very functional. A great way to organize items on a dresser or by the door.
Orvis is a wonderful site for finding good quality gifts for men. I love this sturdy toiletry bag and they have a wonderful leather Iphone/pda case that you must see. The Colonel’s Leather Phone case can also be personalized.
Last but not least I’ve featured the Royce Leather Note Jotter. A handy place to keep all of his quick notes together and organized. I also LOVE the Pocket Briefcase from Levenger.
The Container Store > Eagle Creek® Blue Rollium Laptop Case, $150
Men’s Valet – Deluxe Standing Valet with Tray in Mahogany : Father’s…, $95
monogrammable brushed nickel valet from RedEnvelope.com, $90
Cocoon Kips Bay – CPS365 – Cocoon
Travel Toiletry Bag / Hanging Travel Kit — Orvis, $59
Let me know if any of my Savvy Finds are useful for your Father’s Day shopping.
Have a wonderful Memorial Weekend.
Perfectly Savvy Finds
Posted by: | CommentsHello my Savvy Friends! I’ve come up with some fun little finds that just might help you organize your summer travels. As a side note, many sites are having travel sales right now so it is a good time to save a little on new packing gear.
- Let’s begin with what I consider to be a travel ESSENTIAL, the packing cube. I have a full set from E-Bags.com, but Eagle Creek also carries a nice line and I noticed they were on sale at Sierra Trading. I use my cubes to separate my kids’ clothing so that it is very easy to unpack. I can’t say enough about how versatile the cubes are and I consider them a must for my family travel.
- Next, shoe bags. Of course you can use plastic bags, but I do love this cute little pick from Tumi.
- The Quickload carry-on bag from Bean looks brilliant. This may be a new addition to our travel repertoire before our summer vacation.
- Jewelry portfolio = must have.
- Eagle Creek Mother Load Suitcase. This suitcase looks amazing. Has anyone tried it?
- If a car trip is in your plans for the summer, I highly recommend the MountainSmith Modular Hauler. We use our hauler quite frequently. It is perfect for clothing, toys or other essentials. It is highly durable and versatile.
Click on the image below and it will become interactive so that you can see where I found everything.
Happy Travels!
Kristin
Perfectly Savvy Finds
Posted by: | CommentsHello Savvy Friends. This week I’m featuring a few items that can be used to clean-up, spruce-up, and organize kid clutter. My criteria for selecting items was simple;
1. It had to be easy for kids to use. Nothing too complicated or overdone.
2. It had to be versatile enough to grow with the child. I hate throwing money down the drain on fancy bins and baskets that only work for a year or two.
Are your ready?
1. Let’s begin at the top with two different sets of clear bins. The handled bins can help contain anything from crayons, markers and other art supplies to hair brushes, accessories and baseball cards. The larger totes are perfect for papers, folders and even little figurines.
2. Heading clockwise you’ll find the Busy Box. I love this versatile system. It has three separate compartments that stack on top of one another. I use mine for dolls and doll clothing. You could also store electronic gear, headphones and other equipment. It is on wheels so it is very easy to move around.
3. In the center there is a great solution for hallway storage. From balls and sporting equipment to stuffed animals and butterfly nets. A quick solution to picking up that hallway clutter.
4. Don’t forget to utilize your space behind the door. This great little colorful sorter will hold magazines, school papers, chore charts and artwork. Easy to find and ready to go.
5. A large clear toy box can be used for stuffed animals, sports gear, extra pillows and sleeping bags, purses and out of season clothing.
6. Bins with color can help you distinguish ownership. Blue bins for Billy’s things and green for Sally. Cute and stackable.
What other possibilities do you see here?
Have a great weekend!
Kids Room by savvyspaces on Polyvore.com
Perfectly Savvy Finds
Posted by: | CommentsHello my Savvy Friends. Today I have a collection of perfectly savvy hangers for your wardrobe.
I love a slim hanger (not a fan of the fat puffy plastic) and the first two examples are not only slim, but they have fantastic grooves in the top for hanging dresses with straps or other items that might slip.
Next I’ve found a couple of hangers to help organize your closet. First, an extendable hook to accommodate many hanging items. This would be great for a bathroom or tight entryway. Next, a stand to store your extra hangers instead of hunting for them between shirts.
The last two items are clever and versatile. First, a perfect hanger for storing and organizing your scarves. I have a ton of scarves and ’tis the time of year to pull them out and look fabulous. Hang them up on one of these fun hangers from the Container Store so that you can see them easily and use them frequently! The last item features a little pop out hook for the back of a door or even a little dressing area. So clever.
And while were on the topic of hangers…please recycle and reuse your hangers from the dry cleaners whenever possible. Here is a great little piece highlighting the importance of recycling hangers.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Perfectly Savvy Fridays
Posted by: | CommentsHappy Friday my Savvy Friends. It is going to be a wonderful New England weekend and we’ve certainly earned it. I hope my Savvy Finds will put a little “SPRING” in your spring cleaning.
I really want the Gloveables Apron. Wouldn’t it be fun to feel glamorous while scrubbing window sills? The leopard mops are super sassy and the very cute Caldrea bucket will put a little sunshine in your scrubbing. The Alice Supply Co. products make me want to get to work while the Cucina Savory Flower cleaning products sound heavenly. I’d get the critters that clean computer screens, but I suspect that my kids would confiscate them.
Happy scrubbing!
Perfectly Savvy Finds
Posted by: | CommentsHappy Friday my Savvy Friends. Today your Perfectly Savvy Finds are fun yet useful desk organizers.
Two that I’d specifically love to point out are the Basic Desktop Organizer from Onlineorganizing.com and the Small Desktop station from the Container Store. The Basic Desktop Organizer is great for those that need to have “physical paper” as a reference. It keeps it contained, handy and easy to flip through. The Small Desktop Organizer is great because it is slim but also has just the right sized compartments for essentials.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Perfectly Savvy Finds
Posted by: | CommentsHello my Savvy Friends! For your Perfectly Savvy Finds this week, I’ve put together of collection of useful items for the kitchen. I love the lazy susan from Oxo. How wonderful to have multiple tiers. I’m envisioning it in my fridge. The fish measuring spoons are not only fun but incredible handy. The measuring cups and trivets have magnets and would be easy to grab in a hurry. I put the magnetic tape in the mix because you can slip a little on the back of a pen or pencil and stick it on the fridge. I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for something to write with in the kitchen. Have a great weekend!
Amazon.com: Progressive International Magnetic Measuring Cups: Kitchen…, $9.36
Kitchen Gadgets: Kitchen Gadget Store Helper Home Stainless Steel at…
FISH MEASURING SPOON AND HOOK SET | Attractive, Unique, Handmade Jim…, $65
OXO – Two-Tier Turntable
Magnetic Fridge Tape™ – Current Catalog, $6.99
Friday's Perfectly Savvy Finds
Posted by: | CommentsHello my Savvy Friends. Here are your Perfectly Savvy Finds for this week;
First on the list is the Chargepod where you can charge up to six gadgets at one time. Enough said. It seems like this would be a great energy saver too because it makes it easy to unplug the one item when not in use.
I was at the Container Store today and found this fabulous Toy Box on Wheels. My girls love to play with their dolls in various rooms throughout the house. I’m going to put clothes and accessories in one or two of these to make transport and cleaning easier. I love you Container Store. Really.
All in One Closet. I have a small”ish” closet so I have to cycle my clothes each season. I am loving this all in one closet so that there is a place for hanging clothes, folded items (in lots of great compartments) and shoes all in one contained space. It looks like Target no longer carries this cute pink wardrobe so I’m on the hunt.
Have a great weekend everyone. Let me know if you have any Perfectly Savvy Finds for next week.
