The Never Ending Quest for Organization

I was near a Container Store today, and I had an urge to go in. This is nothing new. If ever a place lured me, it was a Container Store. Zombie-like, I am drawn in like a magnet. But today I resisted this urge. And this is when it all started.

You know how when you try to resist eating a cookie it sometimes leads to a feeling of deprivation... which then causes you to eat the whole box (I've never done that ... ah-hmm... I'm just saying...).

That's what happened when I resisted the urge to go into the Container Store, open my wallet and pour out the contents. It caused me to return to my studio and literally tear the place apart in my never-ending-quest-for-organization. Curse the Container Store!

I wish I could show you the mess, but alas, I am so appalled by it, this can not be done.

I will however show you the one and only drawer that is finished while the rest of the room is in shambles. Isn't Hello Kitty cute? I put her there just for you. She belongs in the back.

You do know that I can't go to bed with this mess here or I'll never get anything done tomorrow, don't you? The mess will weigh on me. I'd stay in my pajamas, aimless all day.

I know you don't believe me, but it seriously looks like a bomb went off in here. You'll just have to trust me on this one. Super Husband walked in took one look and turned around and left. He knows better.

So here goes nothing... I'm off to clean up this disaster. There is a lot of coffee on the horizon in the morning.

Comments

[Kathi D]

1.

Oh sister, I have been there way too many times. It's 3 a.m. and you are so tired you are about to fall down, but you stayed up this long and you don't dare go to bed now and wake up with it not done . . .

[Sewdelish]

2.

I have only just discovered your site through the big list of sewing blogs.I love it! Will be back to check out more.

[Amber]

3.

Oh I can so relate to this...it's like not leaving dishes in the sink overnight. Hope you can get a nap in tomorrow!!

[daisy janie]

4.

In times of stress - when things seem beyond my control - a big, black trashbag is my best friend. Helps me clear and organize my brain more than anything. My husband knows not to venture too close when the black bag is lurking....and my son scurries to make sure he hasn't left anything lying around that might get "trashed."

[LisaAlso]

5.

If I didn't know that creative minds are rarely tidy, I would so doubt your studio disaster! Creative minds=disaster... that's my story and I'm sticking to it!

I'll show you mine if you show me yours?

[Carrie S.]

6.

Yup - I know that scene.

[M&Co]

7.

Hihi sounds like me, except we do not have the Container Store here... maybe I should be happy ;-)

[Colette]

8.

"I'd stay in my pajamas, aimless all day."
Lightbulb moment! Now I know why that happens to me. thank you. I will clear the mess today and do some organizing -- and get out of my jammies.

[Jeannie]

9.

I believe you because my work room looks like that also! I have been working for a week. Last night my husband said it looked like the unclaimed luggage area at the airport with all my boxes and suitcases. Well, coffee in hand, back I go. Wishing you found treasures and a wonderful weekend. Cheers.

[Jeannie]

10.

I believe you because my work room looks like that also! I have been working for a week. Last night my husband said it looked like the unclaimed luggage area at the airport with all my boxes and suitcases. Well, coffee in hand, back I go. Wishing you found treasures and a wonderful weekend. Cheers.

[Missy]

11.

Story of my life! (At least since I've had kids.) I know it'll look great when you're done. Now if you find the trick for keeping it that way... LET ME KNOW!

[Brenda Kula]

12.

Then, in the organization department, we are very much alike. I was waiting all last week for the guy to come put my computer desk/alternate desk together this past Monday. I had stuff all over the place. It was chaotic, so I was chaotic-feeling also, as if the room and I were one and the same. People don't often understand why every coffee mug in my kitchen cabinet is lined up straight with the other. But I have an inkling that you do!
Brenda

[Gabriela Delworth]

13.

Hello from Toronto and happy Easter!

Love your designs, you are amazingly talented!

Warm regards,

Gabriela

[Dori]

14.

Oh Ho! Being neat does not come easy to me! I'm just too busy and have too many projects. I do love it when things are neat, but then it is just a blank canvas all ready to be mussed up again. Must say, I keep my shop much more tidy since it shrunk. More like playing house, I think. :) Good luck!