getting organized

I am really good at making to do list.
I am really good at saying and thinking about all the ways I want to organize a room.
I am not good at getting a jump start on organizing and getting the desired end point accomplished. No matter how many Real Simple articles I read, I just can't get off to a good start. My reasons so far are this:

1. I have yet to buy everything I need all at once. I am a nibbler. I buy a little here and there. 
2. I am indecisive and change my plan a lot.
3. Space is limited and I can't make up my mind how to best utilize it. 

Since I now work from home, I spend an increased amount of time here. Therefore keeping a tidy and organized house is key.

For now, I have set my sights on 2 areas in our home.
1. Bathroom - I am determined to have immaculate counters, with organized make-up drawers and neat storage in the cabinets. And that linen closet will be in amazing order. But then I can't decide which draw organizer, which shelf to put which towels on. Do I want to separate old and new towels or mix them together...or would organizing by color be better. I believe I am beginning to drive Zach crazy with these changes.

I would also love to be able to somehow hang/organize the hair dryer and straightener as the cords on the counter are getting to me.

2. Closets! I need an organized closet. I one day will have an immaculate custom built closet. One day when I am old and Zach has designed the house that will take him 20 years to perfect the design on. Until then, I am left to deal with apartment built ins. Therefore, I need to utilize my space. I am rather annoyed by the hanging shoe rack on the door. But alas, where else should they go? I hate my mismatched hangers, but hopefully we can sort those out little by little. I am realizing I may be a little OCD but lack the patience to really resolve the issues at hand. (I believe that is commonly referred to as ADD)

I have to realize this... I have only been in the apartment for one week now. I have barely unpacked everything (trust me that alone was a feat). I have to decided to live in it a little while and then see what changes are needed to perfect the organization of these to areas.

For now, I will continue my reading and studying here. And searching for the perfect tools here.

mrs.

married.

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That's right. I am officially a red bird, and loving every minute of it. 

For more photos of our wedding by our awesome photographer, check them out here.

Tennessee Implant.

I have a lot to learn about Tennessee. A lot. 

For starters, I realized on my drive up from Sweet Home Alabama, that I had no idea who the governor of the state was, a thought that for some reason really bothered. I have since Googled this.

I've started compiling a funny little list of things I have learned or still need to determine. Enjoy.

1. In Cool Springs (which I have yet to decide if it is part of Franklin or Brentwood) you cannot buy wine in the grocery store. Only beer can be sold at a grocery store. Spirit stores are the only places that can sell Wine/Liqour and apparently they are not allowed to sell Beer. Or at least this is what a sweet lady who is an implant from California told me as I scoured Target for Wine. 

2. In Alabama, when I need to turn left at a red light I look for the "Yield on Green." I have yet to see one of these here, instead I have only saw signs saying "turn light only." For some reason, I do not like this. I still don't know if I can turn left at any of them without a turn light....I will let you know if I get a ticket. Ha.

3. I have no clue what county I will be residing in, no clue what county's neighbor where I live. This could be a problem considering the outbreak of tornadoes in the south this spring. Again, I guess I will need to Google.

4. There are more "Inns" in Tennessee than I have ever saw before. None of which I would dare stay at. Its really ridiculous how many non chain hotels reside on the interstate. Whatever happened to a good Holiday Inn. The Polk Inn doesn't sound all that grand.

5. I assumed wrong that it would be at least 3 degrees cooler here than it is in Alabama.

6. The sunsets are amazing. Mainly due to the gorgeous mountain ranges.

7. I am already tired of University of Tennessee flags. I would honestly rather see an UA flag any day. That orange is just far too obnoxious. 

 Pretty sunset on my drive up. Notice the random Inn sign?

More on this to come...

Back to work on my home office and decorating the home to be :)

Hope everyone has a blessed Easter weekend!