Organized Chest Drawer

So I bought this new chest drawer, aaaaaand it's finally time to organize! YAAAAAAAY! No? Okay :))))

If you don't feel the same about organizing as I do, I hope you'll at least be inspired to organize anything in your room, car, or even your bag or wallet. Please? :))
 

The top 2 drawers are what I use most frequently. For the first drawer, it wouldn't be hard to guess why it's all blurred. Haha. I got these bins from Ikea and I regret not buying more of these. Bins 1 and 2 are for underwear, 3 is empty at the time I took pictures for this post but it now holds softer types of belts and random pieces of cloth, 4 is for my socks.

This is the upper right drawer dedicated to when I get ready in the morning. 1 - all my make-up. I used acrylic bins from Japan Home (LOVE THESE) since it's super duper cheap. The ones from Ace Hardware or Department Stores are very pricey. And these for P66 or P88 only are the bomb. If you still couldn't guess, those are of course further categorized to powder, foundations, blush, eyes, eyebrows, lips, creams, seldom used brushes, and random. #sorrynotsorry

I also recycled cans to hold make-up brushes and other beauty and vanity tools. 2 - storage for unopened or travel sized products. The black bin is from Daiso for P88 only. 3 - blue pouch contains hair curlers (which I never use haha) and the brown pouch is an empty one, which I use when I go out so I can just grab whatever product I want to bring with me for the day (depending on the activity but usually just blotting films, powder, and petroleum jelly) so I can just shove it all in here and go.

Third drawer (middle left) contains all my doctor sister's scrubs suits.

Fourth drawer (middle right) is dedicated for accessories. 1 - bracelets, rings, padlocks for travel, things with no category (haha). 2 - watches for repair and battery replacement. I placed them in a tub so it's easy for me to grab when I know I'm going to a mall where I can have these checked-up. 3 - bigger bracelets and bangles that won't fit in the clear box, that box was a packaging for a gift I got several years ago. 4 - eye wear, box was made from an eye solution box. 5 - pouches for sunglasses. 6 - cases for eye glasses. 7 - earrings, pinned through a foam board (leftover from a DIY project). 4 and 7 also seen in this post.

I actually don't want to discuss the fifth drawer because my siblings will open this the next time they're home. But, here you go :))) It's for random stuff I accumulate for a season. And with stuff, I mean food :)) I just got home from a trip and just celebrated teachers' day when I took photos so these are all products of the 2 events. As of writing, that drawer holds Christmas gifts I'm hiding from family that I still need to wrap :))

The last drawer holds other personal stuff. 1 - this bin holds all camera related stuff. 2 - is a secret :)) 3 - my stash of contact lens cases. I have one too many, yes? 4 - pony tails. Tin can from a popcorn shop. 5 - box of photos, box gifted to me. 6 - passports and bag tags, green bin bought at a very cheap price from a plastic warehouse. 7 - wallets/pouches I use when I travel.

Organizing is of course different for everybody. What's important is you have a system in place that works perfectly for you. And I'm happy that since I got this chest drawer, I was able to maintain it and keep it organized. That means I was able to figure out a system that suits my daily routine. My encouragement for everyone is not to be overwhelmed with everything that needs to be organized, but just figure out a system that will work for you in a breeze. It's okay to constantly change things up until you find the one that works for you best.

Quick DIY: Mini Office Supplies Kit for the Bedroom

One day, I was organizing in my room and found a number of office supplies that already needed a home. I didn't actually think that I'll need office supplies in my room since I'm in the office most hours of the day anyway, and if I would need any, it's a minute away from our house. Without me realizing it, they have already piled up, probably because of the small DIY projects I have here and there, and I thought of corralling them in this basket right here:

And then...

It could work. But I'm not quite satisfied yet. AND YES. That's a baby/pre-school photo of the boyfriend. Cameo 101 :)) And so I used this tissue box to create dividers within the basket.

It was pretty easy. Since none of the sides would be seen, I didn't bother making it pretty. I just wanted all the stuff in there to be organized. It's also my way of pressuring anyone who'll borrow stuff from me to put it back where they got it *wink*

I cut the top to make dividers. No glue needed, I just used tape all throughout.

Then using my longest ball pen as a guide, I measured how deep the divider should be placed in the box. I folded both ends so I could attach it to the box more securely.

I taped it down...

I used the longer side to create another one and doing the same procedure...

I taped all lose corners to add strength...

I know it's not so pretty, but it's very effective and efficient :)

Yay for super simple DIY's for those days that you're just really itching to create or organize something :)

Room Organization

There are a lot of materials you can re-use and re-purpose for room organization. What I love about them is they are super simple and definitely cheap! Sharing with you some of my favorite ways to organize my room, all DIY.

CANS - pineapple, tuna, sardines, you name it, I've used it somewhere. I love that you can do whatever you want with it. In my room, I'm able to use it for a variety of stuff.  In my office, I have black ones. But for the room, gold of course.

RECYCLED BOXES

I used to buy boxes, trays, and organizers but then I just realized that I USE THEM A LOT AND THAT MEANS I SPEND ON THEM A LOT. So then I just started making them and couldn't stop. I actually used soap boxes when I organized our sewing kit. Here are a few more ideas:

Eye Solution Box - This one's my favorite. I just like how it lines up all my eye wear and how it easily slips into my drawer. Plus I think I like the green and the DIY vibe you get when you don't cover it with anything.

Shoe Box Lid - Trays make things appear to be more organized even if technically, the vanity works just the same without it. I love trays. I just don't want to spend much on them. So I made one.

FOAM BOARDS - these aren't just for design uses, ya know. These are actually scrap pieces I saved from a wall art I made for the boyfriend and it's such an efficient way to save (save because you actually don't lose them anymore!) your earrings! This way, you see everything at a glance.

HANGERS - yes, they are used to hang your clothes, but there's still a bunch of ways to use them for organization. Mine isn't necessarily pretty, but it works pretty well. I just asked my dad to attach a nail onto my closet door and just looped all my belts here. It's in my DIY To-Do list to make a prettier version of this, and I'll of course post it if i get to do it. IFFFF I get to do it :))

OVER THE DOOR HOOKS - but mine isn't over the door because I already have something there :)) I have a box where I keep all my bags, but I don't want to be rummaging through it every time, so I hang my most frequently used bags here. My staples are a backpack, a brown and black bag, plus a tiny bag for errands. I bought the super sturdy (looking) one from Ace Hardware, and also opted for ones with a thicker hook to hold my bags more securely.

SCRAP CORK AND/OR OLD FRAME - and of course, my favorite DIY organization piece of all time, this JEWELRY ORGANIZER thinga majigssssss. It's been about 6 months since I made this beauty and I still love love love it.

Yaay for DIY and yaaaaaaaay for room organization!!!!! No? It's just me? Hmkay. *walks away* HAHAHA.