An Organized Purse

Although I've never been a slob, recently my organization gene kicked into high gear. Everything I own must have a home, including the things I keep in my purse.

So when the zipper on my crossover bag broke, I bought 2 new crossover bags from Foley & Corinna, a retailer previously featured on THE SAVVY SHOPPER. I selected their man made "liberated" leather, which feels like full-grain leather and endures through rain, show or shine. But perhaps what I like most are the pockets inside and out. There's a place for all my stuff from phone, wallet, makeup and odds and ends. Everything stays put and organized because it has a compartment. A home.

I got the 2 bags on sale, which is the reason I bought 2. Plus the crossovers are the exact size I need, with the same interiors, including the pockets. I plan to use one and save one for later. Occasionally, I do the same when finding a fabulous pair of walking shoes at a sale price.

If you own beautiful bags and desire to keep your contents organized, you can buy purse orgainizers to fit inside of your purses or totes. They cost between $19 - $30 depending on size, but are well worth the price to keep life orderly.

Every year I resolve to make an improvement. This year I hope to get rid of all the things I never use, that either hide behind other things in closets; or I keep just in case I might need them. Moreover, I know: I'll donate an item, then need it the very next week. So what, if I have to buy it again? I still want to hold unto less!


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Stuffits Reversible Shower Curtain

One of my favorite times of the year to browse at Bed, Bath & Beyond is now. The store runs sales on home goods tailored for college students to furnish their dormitory rooms. As it turns out, some of these useful items are clever for organizing and maximizing space in a New York City apartment. The discounts make it tempting to try new tools, and if it doesn't work out, not much is lost.

Now you see it.

Yesterday I picked up a reversible Stuffits Shower Curtain with easy access mesh pockets to hold paper towels for cleaning my bathroom fixtures; and organizing a few toiletries. 

Now you don't! By the way, the shower  curtain doesn't photograph well. My bathroom accessories (which you can't see) are matchy- matchy with the shower curtain.

Although the shower contain can be used as either an outside curtain or inside liner, I sandwiched it in between my shower curtain and liner, as I think my Pottery Barn island themed shower curtain is cute for my bathroom, and I prefer having a clear inexpensive liner that I can either brush clean or toss as needed. In showering this morning I liked the bulk of the 3 layers of curtain -- very sturdy preventing them from blowing open. If I tire of having the 3 layers, I can use this purchase as my next liner.

How I love using vertical space for extra storage! Perfect for bathrooms with limited counter space. Who knows what might end up in those mesh pockets. Do you have any ideas ... what would you put in them?


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