I am, (even if it is ever so slowly) between work and projects, getting my home office-slash-creative-workspace organized…and I am loving the results so far. (click on the photos to see the entire picture) I painted the room and foofied it up about a year ago (see my post with pictures here.) and then I had an idea about three months ago that I finally got time to tackle this past weekend.

I gathered up some clipboards I had and hung them under my huge bulletin-board-turned-inspiration board that I discovered at HomeGoods. I tagged the clipboards with labels for various categories, (to-do lists, receipts and such, and Calendars, time lines and deadlines) with high hopes that this might help with keeping things somewhat neat. (and keep me on track!) I moved the slip covered old piano bench under the set up and I am now going to be on the look-out for a perfectly sized old dresser for storage to replace it on the other side of the room, between my two book cases.
I am feeling inspired now to stay on track and create things, just looking at this charming little set up! I really like the way it all turned out; attractive and functional…not bad for about ten minutes of work, huh?
1. I love the clipboard idea! RIght now I have piles of paperwork (tax stuff, medical bills, etc.) this would make my piles LOOK so much more orderly and it is a way better idea than my junk drawer. Thanks for the idea
by Carter’s mom 2/2/09 at 2:22 pm #
2. Great idea. I’m trying to get organized too. Mimi
by Mimi 2/2/09 at 10:12 pm #
3. VERY nice Tracey, maybe there’s hope for me too!
Hugs,
Sheila
by Sheila at Halo Hill 2/3/09 at 1:22 am #
4. Tracey, how did you make & print those cute little labels on your clipboards? I love the way that looks.
by nesting pregnant woman 2/3/09 at 6:26 am #
5. Your room looks great! I used similar clipboards that I got for next to nothing at Michaels and decoupaged scrapbook papers on them after giving them a basecoat of antique white. Very easy and fun!
by Rebecca 2/3/09 at 7:26 am #
6. Hi Tracey,
I’m a huge fan of clipboards…I’m going to try that. And I love your word “foofied” - I think I’ll use it today.
Susan
by Susan 2/4/09 at 12:07 pm #
7. What clever ideas you have. Just as an aside, I noticed the time you posted your message and pics, Tracey, then went on to check the others. Interesting, isn’t it, when we each have time for our “escapes”?
by Sandy 2/5/09 at 5:20 pm #
8. Love the clipboards and the “I Love Grandma” bib…just added two new boys this years to the family…two daughters each had a boy 2 months apart…busy time but happy.
Wish my stack of books looked that good!
by Julie 2/6/09 at 12:41 am #
9. I so enjoyed these ideas and this post on organizing. I am currently trying to get my jewelry design studio organized, but sometimes it feels like a loss cause. Thanks for the inspiration and ideas.
Gretchen
http://www.mimitoriasdesigns.blogspot.com
by Gretchen 2/10/09 at 1:35 pm #
10. Where did you get the slip cover for the bench, did you make it? I have been looking for a bench for under a couple of windows and this would be perfect. Just found your blog today and am really enjoying all your ideas, what a find that was for your work room.
by Sharon 3/3/09 at 10:19 am #