Life in Leisure: The Blog

Your Guide to Slowing Down and Finding Order at Home & On the Go

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Your Guide to Bedroom Closet Organization

As the weather (finally!) begins to warm up here in the Pacific Northwest, I’ve begun swapping out my thick sweaters for denim shorts and breezy linen tops! As I’ve been packing up my cozy winter knits, I’ve made it a point to survey what I have and donate any pieces I no longer love. With the changing of the seasons, now is the best time to take a look at your clothes, minimize your wardrobe, and refresh your closet!

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Playroom and Toy Organization 101

It’s no secret that picking up every single mess your kids make can be overwhelming, no matter how much you want your kids to be creative and have fun in their playroom. Well, what if I told you there was a way to create a space for your kids that promotes both creativity AND organization? Today we’re sharing all of our best tips on playroom and toy organization!

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7 Steps to an Organized Garage

The garage, often overlooked and underestimated, is actually one of the most valuable spaces in our homes! Yet, this storage area is often one we take for granted. Today, we’re transforming this neglected space into a well-organized and functional part of your home. Because when you reclaim and optimize your garage space, every member of your family benefits!

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Your Guide to Spring Cleaning + Organizing

With spring come new beginnings, which is probably why so many people begin the season with spring cleaning! This annual tradition gives us a chance to freshen up our homes, reset our lifestyle, and get prepped for a summer full of sunshine and fun without any of the stress and mess. So we’ve pulled together some of our favorite spring cleaning tips, tricks, and tasks to cover every area of your home!

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Simple Tasks: Organizing a Clothing Drawer

If you want to organize your home, but are feeling overwhelmed with where to start, try something as simple as organizing a clothing drawer! Remember, organization is a marathon, not a sprint. There are so many great ways to organize clothing, and I can guarantee we’ve tried them all over here at The Orderly Space. It’s all about what works best for your space. Before you get started, here are a few helpful guidelines you can use to create the clothing drawers of your dreams!

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Digital Organization 101: Clearing the Online Clutter

In today's fast-paced, tech-driven society, harnessing the power of technology is essential for creating efficient systems that simplify our lives. To help you maintain a stress-free balance both on and offline, we've compiled some valuable tips and tricks that will help you manage your digital environment effectively!

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Clearing the Clutter: Where to Start

Although tackling the clutter may seem like an overwhelming challenge, here’s a little secret to getting the decluttered home of your dreams: you just need to start. Thankfully, you do not have to be a professional to get professional-looking results. You just need a few pointers to get your momentum going! 

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Your Guide to Experience Based Gifting

Tired of searching Amazon for hours on end trying to find the “perfect gift?” Close your laptop and gift an EXPERIENCE!

Picture this: instead of gifting another generic object that may end up collecting dust, imagine gifting adventure, excitement, and memories that will last a lifetime!

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Gift Guide for the Organizer

If you have someone in your life who finds joy in creating order within their living space, then you're in the right place. This gift guide is made up of the BEST products to help you organize your home The Orderly Space way! These are all affordable, tried and true items that we love and use every day over here, and with many of them coming in multiple size and color options, they’re able to work in homes of all shapes and styles!

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TAKING THE OVERWHELM OUT OF DECLUTTERING

Let’s not beat around the bush: decluttering is NOT an easy process. But, it is a necessary one if you want to lead a calm, collected, clutter-free life! If we’re being honest, most people have some sort of clutter in their lives - some a little, others a lot. But, did you know that the majority of people with clutter are overwhelmed by its presence in their life?

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Pantry Organization 101

Pantries are one of those spaces that looks completely different for every home, but it’s all about working with the space you have and making it efficient for your day-to-day life! So let’s walk through your pantry organization, step-by-step. Trust me, it isn’t as daunting as you might be thinking, especially with our easy to follow guide.

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Your Guide to Office Organization in an Instant

Ready or not, today we are going to tackle office organization! With so many jobs going remote, there’s no better time than now to organize your office and ensure it’s a productive and efficient space. Personally, I’ve found that a well-organized office not only enhances productivity, but also sparks creativity. Ready to dive in?

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