Organisation Freak

I believe everything in its place and a place for everything.  Does that make me an organisational freak? 


I think it is in my genes, when I look at my mum and me dad, they are the same.  Things belong in a certain spot and that is where they should be.  It is how I am wired.  I remember as a small child organising my clothes into piles and being sure that everything was folded correctly.  I couldn't sleep at night until everything was put away.  I am still the same way.  I can't stand waking up in the morning to a chaos.  I like everything calm, peaceful, serene.


Saying that, I do have a few areas that challenge me.  We have moved house a lot - in fact, 15 times in 16 years!  Every house has it's own organisational pattern and it takes some time to find what feels right.  Sometimes I move certain items back and forth until everything looks and feels right.  My biggest challenge would be my linen cupboard.  I love things to be folded in a certain way but because of cupboards size and shape it doesn't always fit how it should.  It drives me CRAZY!


I found this inspirational linen cupboards on Pinterest

Source: google.co.nz via Victoria on Pinterest

I love how everything is in its correct pile - towels together, sheets together and also colour co-ordinated beautifully.   I also like the idea of storage containers or baskets to keep like items together.  

Another area I find challenging is my sewing room.  I spend so much time folding my materials and organising my sewing box.  It is an ongoing job.  I sometimes wonder if little hands (aka - Grace) gets in there for some exploring. 

I love this fabric area (below).  I like to see my fabrics rather than have them tucked up in boxes or bags.  That way I can see what fabrics would look good together.  It inspires me to be creative and think outside the 'usual' colour combinations.  

Source: thisismeinspired.blogspot.com via Tracey on Pinterest

For those who know me well, they will tell you that I am an organisational freak but for those who are new here, now you know my secret.  If I visit your house I might be secretly organising your cupboards in my head - be warned.

Do you have a favourite way to organise a certain aspect of your home?