I’m not going anywhere during this covid pandemic, but I sure do have a lot that I try to keep organized in the car! With all the visits to estate sales, wrapping up breakables, and needing several items handy at the shop, I needed to find a solution to corral all these items. I was constantly just grabbing something and tossing it in my purse. With no designated carry all, you can imagine all the random stuff in my purse and in my car.
Before photos would have been too embrassing, but the back of my car had towels loosely tossed (for transporting breakables), scissors, tags, furniture polish, clorox wipes, and more all just rolling around back there. My purse was way too heavy with lamp finials and harps, extension cords, tags, etc. When items are frequently used and not properly stored, it’s all clutter!
During one of the “losing my mind struggles of 2020,” I realized I needed to get this part of my business organized. I operate so much better when items are organized, why hadn’t I found a solution to this?
I knew I need some sort of carry all with several compartments to store furniture cleaner, tags, scissors, extensions cords, light bulbs, all those little items I may need while styling my booth. I wanted it to be something that could easily carry in and out. I’ve always loved my Scout bags for their durability (already use the deano tote to frequently carry small items), so I knew I wanted something similar. That’s where I found the pocket rocket! It’s like they took draw dividers and made it into a tote bag! Praise be for all these pockets!
In terms of storing items in the back of my car, I knew I needed a reusable box. Something softer than a giant tupperware but hard enough to stay put and not fall over. The rump roost has been such a great carry all! I keep my towels folded neatly and corralled inside and I love that it’s got handles that make it easy for transporting items in and out of my car and to the shop. I really appreciate the lid! This hard surface makes it easier for me to stack other items on top!
Another part of my business that was causing unnecessary clutter was how I was storing my items. The small plates, vases, jars, etc. can start to take over. I may find something and need to bring it inside to clean. And then store it for a while until I have room in my booth. Y’all. These items were taking over. I have a tendency for the dining room to be the catch all and it was sooo mentally unhealthy to see all that stuff taking over the surface as I walk through that room multiple times a day. I was also keeping some stuff in my guest room and in the garage. I spent a few hours one day cleaning up the guest room. That room is now fabric and client storage; my holding space until I can get decor items for clients to them.
To help with storing the small stuff, I purchased two light duty shelves for the garage. They don’t hold much, but it’s usually just enough until I have room for items in the booth. It’s wonderful to see my inventory right in front of my face, too. Sometimes I forget what I have!
Guess what! All of these are on Amazon! It couldn’t be any easier to implement the on the go organization!
