Call it Project Simplify. Call it nesting. What I really call it is getting rid of the junk. This week’s Project Simplify focus is on “piles.” Pretty vague, but I know we all have them. Some of those piles had been there for just too long, so this week I tackled, sorted, purged and organized them. The hot spots getting organized were my gift wrap stash, the nursery desk, and the closet under the stairs.
Organizing the Gift Wrap
This turned into a fun project for me. While not all of our gift wrap is green, I do try to reuse a lot of the gift wrap that comes through our house. The biggest collection of gift wrap are the gift bags, both large and small. I found the perfect 3-Drawer organizer that could organize the gift wrap and tissue paper.
I cleared out our gift wrap stash a few months ago, but after the holidays and the kids birthdays I needed to sort through it all again. I was left with good quality tissue paper, small and large gift bags, ribbons and bows. Going forward, I like the eco-friendly gift wrap line from Jillson Roberts.
The Closet Under the Stairs
Feels very Harry Potter doesn’t it? This little room under the stairs is in our basement. We had it build in when we redid the basement a few years ago. It became a bit of a catch all: gift wrap, baby stuff when not in use, extra bedding for guests, and my wedding dress. (Still don’t know where to keep that huge box!) Everything got cleaned out and I have a new plan for the space. Look for the big reveal next week!
For Part 2 of Project Simplify this week, check out the post where I create a Quiet Kids Activity Desk.
For more organizing ideas, head over to the collection of posts on Simple Mom’s week three round up of “pile” projects. You can see all of my other Project Simplify posts here. Up next week~ the put off project! You know you have one…
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Love this idea! I have a big ol’ bucket thing full of my bags, and I have to sift through them. I will have to grab this idea and use it!
I think I’ll reuse what I have faster since I can find what I need immediately. Let me know how your project comes out.
Where did you get your labels for your gift wrapping drawers?
Hi Linda,
The labels are done in Canva as text. You can do the same thing and have it printed on vinyl. Lots of Etsy sellers can do custom labels for a low fee. Good luck!
Thanks for the info. I just picked up my drawers and filled them with the gift wrapping and stuff from my closet. What a relief!! Now just to label them.
Thanks again for the motivation to finally get it done after 26 years.