Clockwise from Top Left: Urban Outfitters | Williams Sonoma | Poppin | Container Store | Williams Sonoma | Henry & Higby | Brother | Tile | Zazzle (Not Pictured)
The days fly by all too fast during the holiday season and we like to get a head start on gift buying if at all possible. I mean who doesn’t love a chance to check something off the perpetually full “to-do” list a little early? Clients and friends ask us about our favorite organizing products all the time so read on to check out a few of our picks and maybe they will inspire you to buy something for one of your very organized or not so organized friends.
Entryway Umbrella Stand (Williams Sonoma)
Umbrellas are a necessary evil at least when it comes to containing them. They seem to inevitably end up on the floor banished to the dark back corner of a closet never to be heard from again until the frantic search continues when it starts raining again. Break the cycle and find an umbrella that will keep them be beautifully contained and easily accessible.
Gone are the days of utilitarian-chic desk supplies and, at least in our opinion, good riddance! It is so much more motivating to sit down to focus on work when you are surrounded by stylish items that make you happy.
Where to begin with our affinity for labeling…it is quite a love story and so crucial to maintaining organizing systems. While our team uses a variety of labelers, this one from Brother is one of our favorites for the variety of font and type styles so we can really customize it for our clients.
Personalized Sticky Notes (Post-It)
Make a list and check it twice is the theme of the holiday season and this is the ultimate stocking stuffer. A wonderful way to customize your to do lists and now there is no excuse for not getting it done since you can stick them everywhere.
Even in a digital age, we still seem to hold onto physical recipes. It might be the apple tart recipe passed down from your grandmother or a gluten-free pasta recipe torn from the NYTimes – and now there is no excuse to not put them into use and on display.
Even the most organized people occasionally misplace things but with these sticker remote trackers finding them gets a whole lot easier. Our favorite discovery…the waterproof feature so never ever do we ever have to hear again “Mom, where is my swim bag?”
Invisible Book Shelf (Urban Outfitters)
One of our favorite organizing tricks is to take advantage of the vertical space especially in apartment living where space can be scarce. These floating bookshelves are a great addition to any room and can be used for more than books – and the bonus is that installation is easy.
Divided Turntable (The Home Edit)
A turntable has ultimate practicality for all areas of your home. They can be used to sort items in your pantry, hair products under your bathroom sink or for your favorite kid’s crafts. We also love to give a shout out to fellow organizers. They just get the product needs like no other.
A favorite for our clients – us! Our services are often gifted to friends and families in need of organizing help or support during a move. And we are able to offer virtual organizing DIY packages for everyone that falls on your list outside of NYC.
And, if you are looking to buy us a little something (hint, hint!) a few of our picks for the season are outlined below.
Michelle’s List
It seems that we are forever reminding ourselves about the difference between a need and a want in our house. Acrylic coat hangers --- are definitely a WANT! To open my coat closet and see these beauties fills my heart with joy. They help remind me to keep just my favorite pieces and coats that are worthy of such beautiful hangers.
One of my dirty little secrets is that I almost never unpack my jewelry after a trip. It is always last on my list when I get back from traveling and once I get around to it; it seems like it’s time to mobilize again. Now that I know this about myself, I’m leaning in and picking this Cuyana travel jewelry case for my holiday list. It is beautiful enough to be left out point on the counter and has the perfect amount of space for storing my baubles on the go.
Annie’s List
Pouches
If I’m being totally honest, I don’t know if I have ever seen a zippered pouch that I didn’t like. And while I can’t say that I need more of them, at least, I can say that they are useful when it comes to staying organized – which is good when you are an organizer for a living. Whether from Clare V. or Leatherology or my favorite Brooklyn-based company, Lewis, I love them all!
As the weather gets cooler, I find myself staying in to read and cook more on the weekends and this throw blanket would be perfect for cuddling on the couch.
Let us know what made your holiday list this year. Happy Organizing!