Last time I did a round up of organising ideas using recycling, upcycling and finding creative uses for simple items it was a big hit. Thankfully there are still a ton of ideas out there so I bring you round 2 care of pinterest! ding ding.
Organising with Drawers
If you have a beat up old dresser or see one by the side of the road – grab it.
These drawer shelves are fantastic!
Looking for a display case?
Do you need some book storage?
Reusing old crates
Are you magazine mad like me? Build a magazine holder on wheels.
Don’t have any drawers but want a display option? Build a display or storage wall out of crates. Love the painting idea as well. You can totally dress up a simple crate to match your decor.
Check out the travel accessories aisle next time you are shopping or raid your own stash
Travel pill sorters are cheap and plentiful – use one to organise some scrapbooking supplies
How about a soap box camera case?
or use that box to organise a deck of playing cards.
or even to stash crayons in your handbag.
Let’s organise the bathroom
I am loving this wine rack for towel storage and display – brilliant!
I am already on the lookout for a similar kitchen hanging basket to put up in my kids’ bathroom
Don’t have a lot of shelving to put baskets – just hang the baskets like shelves!
Go raid Grandma’s house for her old hat rack – bring it into your bathroom instead for slim line towel storage.
Do you have any ideas to add for upcycling, recycling or creative organising solutions?
Find your simple,
Deb
If you want to check out more ideas for organising with non traditional items check out parts 1, 3 and 4
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Twitter: dosedannie
October 23, 2011 at 8:08 am
omg! Such brilliant ideas here they are so fab love the kitchen basket idea we already do that lol
But the wine rack for towel storage ,what a great idea !
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October 23, 2011 at 2:10 pm
where do you get the basket from ?
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October 23, 2011 at 11:21 am
Love all of these!
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October 24, 2011 at 7:42 am
Thanks Amy!
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October 23, 2011 at 3:02 pm
So many great ideas – where to start? I love the wine rack for the towels and the drawer as the display case.
Twitter: findyoursimple
October 24, 2011 at 7:42 am
I swear i am betting on a run out of wine racks where people are telling the sales people – i need to make sure this towel will fit in LOL
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Some brilliant ideas there Deb, especially the soap boxes…who’d a thought =)
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October 24, 2011 at 7:41 am
I know – that is why I keep an eye out for these ideas. organising can be simple and cheap (or amazing and expensive if you want, but can be both!)
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Love it, love it, love it – I hold you personally responsible for my all-consuming Pinterest habit Deb!!! Grrrrr…
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October 24, 2011 at 7:40 am
I knew I needed to add a disclaimer to the posts!! enjoy!
Debra Dane recently posted..5 Tips to encourage Siblings without Rivalry
I am in LOVE with that crate magazine holder. I am so going to make one of them. xxx
Sonia @ Life Love and Hiccups recently posted..Ooh That’s Pinteresting – Cocktail hour
Loving these organising ideas, Debra. Especially the drawer shelves and I’m wondering why I spent money on a little camera case when I could have used a soap container!
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October 25, 2011 at 4:15 pm
I know – they are always – huh why didn’t i think of that? moments.
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Love the organization what great ideas!
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October 28, 2011 at 9:21 pm
Thanks so very much for joining in with my weekly Pinning and Singing Pinterest Party. I am so thrilled that you found and shared these Pinspirational ideas! Thanks also for reminding me to get off pinterest and get organised!
This week’s Linky party is on now so please come and check out my favourite Halloween pins for the week if you have 5 minutes to spare.
Best wishes and happy pinning,
Natasha @ 5 Minutes Just for Me!
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