This great kitchen set-up offers loads of visual motivation. I really like how everything is lined up along the one wall. I usually don’t enjoy this kind of long kitchen, but the shape works really well here. Also the subtle Asian accents; especially including the window covers and wall image are really nice and soothing. So far as organization, you’ve got all that storage space behind the stand-up cupboard.

This design is the The Mizuya Kitchen Remodel from the fab Greentea Design.

Lost food is obviously food you can’t find. Lost food is a waste of time and money. Need some lost food examples?

You know you have sage, you just know it, but where is it?
You buy 10 cans of tomato paste because you think you’re out, but really you’ve got eight cans behind the cereal.
Your food expires way before you find it.

This is lost food – and what it means is that your kitchen or your pantry or fridge could use some help.

Here’s a basic chore list that can help you to keep your food areas organized. Later this week, we’ll …read more

Our previous Declutter It blogger, Julie liked to do things like “Where’s my desk Wednesday” and “Tame those toys Thursdays” – special days at blogs are cool, but not for me. Ironically, I never stick to organized blog days. That said, I think we’ll be starting a new series here called “Motivation for Organization.” It won’t be on any particular day though. Mainly because when I find stuff, I find stuff.
The idea behind Motivation for Organization is that when I see a particularly well-organized and nicely designed space, it really inspires me to get it together. I suspect …read more