One of the classic New Year’s resolutions out there is to be more organized in the coming year.  The Queen Bee herself , Oprah, recommends this easy and practical system for organizing any room.  We suggest starting with a closet or pantry.  You will see quick results and you’ll be inspired to tackle the rest of the house!  Here is what Julie Morgenstern, author of Time Management from the Inside Out and Organizing from the Inside Out, and Oprah favorite suggests.

Julie’s Organizing Formula – S.P.A.C.E.

Sort: Identify what’s important to you and group similar items.

Purge: Decide what you can live without and get rid of it (e.g. donations, sales, storage, garbage).

Assign: Decide where the items you keep will go.  Remember, make it logical, accessible and safe.

Containerize: Make sure they’re sturdy, easy to handle, the right size, and that they look good. The art of containerizing is to do it last, not first.

Equalize: Spend 15 minutes a day to maintain what you’ve done.

Photo courtesy of Country Living.

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