Maybe I’m a little bit obsessive compulsive or maybe I’m just an organizing freak…call me crazy but I’m like a kid in the candy store when I’m at The Container Store. One of my simplest enjoyments in life is to organize and de-clutter. When there is a sense of order it just seems to make life run a little more smoothly.

Taking the organizational theme that began last week in the kitchen and moving to the bedroom I can’t say enough about a few simple pleasures including the 12-pair stackable shoe organizer. I’m a recovering clear shoebox addict that has now found resolve in the stackable organizer because it removes the anxiety of all the boxes that one has to shuffle around just to get to that great pair of BCBG sandals that you wear only twice per year. What works is that you can quickly snag a pair of flip-flops or tennies and run out the door instead of taking the time to re-organize and re-stack the clear boxes on the overhead shelf.

One of my preferred visual and practical organizers are the wooden hangers.  Not only do they create visual symmetry but a wooden hanger properly supports your finer goods without leaving those funny bubble-shaped shoulder bumps that you find your boss stairing at during your next board meeting. Buy them in bulk for $10 at Target or splurge and go for the premium walnut from your local home goods store.

The least expected but the most appreciated organizing system for the bedroom is the under-the-bed gift wrap center. If you are square footage challenged and if you are like me and find yourself stocking up on the random gift bag or two this is the perfect option. I found it at one of my favorite places…the afore mentioned The Container Store.

The more awkward items like handbags, hats, gloves, random oddly shaped items that you aren’t sure just where to put are best stored in a pretty and decorative container atop your closet shelves. There is something refreshing about opening the closet door to a fun and bright print that cheers you up in the morning. I found these on Target’s website for a mere $10…cute and affordable!

With your P-Touch (label maker for the non-organizer) in hand and a few helpful organizing tools your bedroom and closet can be free of clutter. Just think of all the time you can save getting ready for work in the morning and all you have to do is apply a few simple inspirational ideas to organize your own space!