Home Organization Ideas Using Repurposed Items

Hi everyone,

I am sorry I haven't been able to post this week -- we are out of town and my pre-scheduled posting didn't work out as I'd planned. In fact, they've pulled a disappearing act. Ugh. 

Since I don't have access to my photos and whatnot, instead I thought I'd go with what I've been doing at home lately - organizing, like here and here and here - and share some more organizing ideas from other brilliant minds. 

I love this idea for all those tiny officey things in a small space. I have only two small drawers for all our school and home office supplies, and just might try this. Repurposed, clearly labeled Altoids tins. Love it!

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More ways to organized drawers? Use things that have lots of compartments for all your small things. Like ice cube trays...

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Or perhaps an egg carton.

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Another great thing to repurpose? Baby wipes boxes. We have one holding grocery bags under our sink. But check this out -- here, they hold games so that they stack neatly and look cute. 

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Storing games in pretty recycled jars is a great idea, too, like this. It turns them into quirky decor.

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I also love the idea of using these cheapie Ikea plastic bag holders as gift wrap holders. 

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And if you do set up a gift wrap area like this, consider something like this for organizing beautiful ribbons, too. These hangers are, in my opinion, annoying for pants but often come in the big mulit-packs of hangers. I have used ours for organizing seasonal table linens, but love this idea way more. One of those travel jewelry organizers is next to it for your tags and embellishments. Cute. 

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I also like this use of magnets, tin cans, and a cookie sheet. The labels are great as well.

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Little projects can make a huge impact, too. Like this wise re-use of bread tags for easy cord identification:

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And lastly, pantry storage. Isn't this a cute way to repurpose those 12 packs of pop cans to keep your canned goods organized and easy to access?

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Okay, I'm off but will be back soon to share some pics of what we're up to (they will probably be food or drink related -- are your vacations also like that?). In the mean time, I'd love to hear from you!

Jenny xo