File Folder Migration

Well, I took a few steps towards setting my desk up today! First off, I moved the file crate system (sans crate) into its new home:

The folders fit perfectly in this drawer. :)

Now, you all might remember how hard Bill worked to set me up with an under-counter, in-cabinet, rolling-cage scenario last year? (God bless that man, he is good to me!) Well, I am happy to say I made this file folder "migration" with his blessing. When he found this desk online and showed it to me, the first thing(s) he pointed out were the TWO file folder drawers!

(And not to fret - that rolling cage thingy will be put to good use - he's thinking he might keep his "upstairs" tools in the crate for easy access. OR we might keep seasonal baking supplies under here ...)

I also started laying out a bit of my "stuff" on the desktop to see how it would look.

I'm really trying to keep my penchant for clutter under control, so I'm doing this little by little. (Carefully arranged and color-coordinated "clutter" is soothing to me, lol - but I know open spaces are more efficient, and to most eyes, more attractive.) Helene asked about a lamp and a chair ... and we're thinking on that. I'm not sure I need a lamp here, since we do have two soft lights in either corner of this room, as well as an overhead light. And then of course, there are all those sunny windows! But Bill mentioned something about a task light so we'll see ...

As for the chair, well the one we're using here is just a stand-in till we get a proper desk chair. (It's a lovely chair - an old family piece - but it's low and very hard!) Actually, we bought a desk chair at Staples a month ago for EB and it was not too expensive but very comfy and nice looking. Though I love the idea of a white, wooden "swivel" chair I'm going to opt for comfort over style ... or hopefully, a happy marriage of the two. :)

So the stuff I set up today included my Mary Engelbreit page-a-day calendar, which I set upon a slice of tree branch. The branch gives the small plastic calendar a little more presence, and compliments the woodsiness visible through the windows. I also set my pens, pencils and scissors in an old candle jar. The red goes with the room, of course, and I love the star motif.

Also added, was this pretty metal letter/file holder. I used to keep it up on the kitchen island, tucked against the wall corner. In this, I keep odds and ends - some practical, some pretty - but I do display my current ("active") file folders here.

Keeps them handy and visible!

Then of course I laid out my primary planning tools:

The month @ a glance calendar, my household binder and my Daybook. The daybook is open to next week's planning page because that is what I worked on today. (I start my "next week planning" on Thursdays.) The little notebook is my "weekend errands" notebook. I start working on that on Thursdays as well.

And you can't see them too well here, but there are tiny ceramic plant-pots on the windowsill. I bought these at the nursery for all of $2 apiece! We may plant seed in them on Candlemas (or perhaps Ash Wednesday) or I may just use them to hold little desk things like camera batteries, flash drives, binder clips and such.

So that's all I've done so far! The other three drawers are still empty and the other side of the desk is still open. I'm slowly working my way around ... :)

Well, my friends, thank you so much for stopping by ... I hope your Thursday was a good one! Our day was busy (in and out, back and forth), but we're home now and the sky's growing dark - though it seems to stay "light" a little longer these days ... and that's a very welcome thing! 

So have a good night, everyone ~ I will see you again soon!

❤

Comments

[Tammy]

Thank you for being such in inspiration!!!! When you're not naturally talented in having a system...it helps seeing them. I am so much more organized thanks to your pictures and write-ups. I didn't really think of what all it takes to run a home. You're in right in that it makes it easier having it all together.

[Mary Ellen Barrett]

Very pretty!

[Maralena]

ooooh! Your Day book and your Planner look so nice there!
I am very excited for you and love reading all about anything you have to say on planning, organizing, and homeschooling...and your "Family Culture".

[Greta]

You are inspiring me to declutter and reorganize my desk. Thanks for the inspiration!

[Penny]

Beautiful!

:) Enjoy your day!

[Dawn]

Thank you, all, for these great comments! I have to wonder if Staples knew what they were getting themselves into, introducing these Martha Stewart products, lol. :)

Andie, I am currently re-organizing my household binder and will do a post soon - hopefully this weekend. :)

Blessings, all!
~ Dawn

[Andie Fata]

Dawn, would you mind letting me know what categories you have in your household binder?

[Kristie]

Oh, it looks wonderful so far! So light and bright and colorful and airy. What a lovely place to sit and dream and plan. The puttering process is always so much fun, thanks for sharing your enjoyment with us!

[Teresa in Ohio]

How fun to organize and play around with your supplies. I hope you find a lot of enjoyment in the puttering:) Thanks for the pictures.

Thanks to you I have been to our Staples a number of times for MS supplies. lol. Those elastic ribbon bands for bookmarkers she has are wonderful-no more losing our place. I intend to grab more. I have made a "to get as I can" list of MS supplies.:)

Bill, my husband says you are making the other husbands look bad:)-however, I know it will make him want to rise to the challenge. Haha

Teresa in Ohio

[Arlene Grimm]

I went to our Staples today in search of Martha Stewart office supplies and they will not be in until Saturday! I will be going back next week! Love our desk...especially your ME calendar. I have one on my kitchen counter.

[Elizabeth Quigley]

How pretty dear friend,
I just love playing at my desk. Arranging things and organizing my files. I am getting excited MS supplies will be next week. I offered to come to staples and help unpack them and arrange them on the shelf. LOL
Have a wonderful day.
Elizabeth