Wednesday, February 27, 2008

"Drop-Spot" Display

Last Saturday, I was invited to a wonderful event at the Masillon Woman's Club that featured several great speakers, exhibitors and activities specially geared toward today's woman.

I brought along my newest display, a sample drop-spot that could easily be customized to any home. Some of the pieces you see in the photo above are the products that I use in my own home, but there are thousands of incredible organizing products that would complement any style and decor.


One of the major stressors that my clients share with me is the area nearest the most often used entrance/exit to the home. Mail, bookbags, purses, keys, shopping bags and more will often pile up here, making it difficult for them to find what they need when they leave the home each day.


When you designate a space or "home" for each of these frequently-used items, you will save yourself the frustration of searching for lost keys, wallets and cell phones, and you'll enjoy the function and beauty of your newly organized space.

* Note that my purse had a home of its own on this display. This idea received a great response, as many of us will leave our handbags on the floor, the kitchen counter, or the table, and occasionally lose track of where we last left it. Simply adding a decorative hook to your wall will give your handbag or purse a safe spot to reside, making it easy to grab on the go!

7 comments:

Linda said...

Wow Jamie,
Your drop-spot not only looks wonderful but is such a great idea. That is something I could use in my home.
Cheers Linda

Angie said...

That is such a wonderful idea! And it looks good too. I'll have to see if I can use it in some parts of my house.

Angie

Calm & Collected Organizing said...

Thanks, Angie and Linda! I've heard this area in the home called a "landing strip," "launching pad," "welcome center," and many other things, but they all serve the same purpose... keeping us organized as we come and go! If you decide to create a space like this in your own home, send me photos!!! I'd love to see!

Cathy said...

Jamie,

I absolutely love this idea. Wow, I just love everyone's creative minds.

Cathy

Kathy said...

Is this something I could make for my son going off to college? I would need it more narrow and taller though.

Chenise said...

What is that wood called? The wood with the holes in it. Also, how did you frame it? I'm going to university in the fall and I would love to have something like this for my dorm room.

Calm and Collected Organizing said...

Hi, Chenise. The wood is called pegboard, and I just framed it with pieces of wood molding from the hardware store. If you can get the pegboard cut at the store, you could easily pop it into ready-made frames. Best of luck to you this fall!