Using Junk to get Organized in 2015

I love using Junk and found objects for storage and organization in my home.

 I use this set of drawers to store my good flatware, nice serving ware,  and cloth napkins in my kitchen.

 I'm a sucker for cabinets of drawers, and these metal stacking card file drawers are perfect for crafting, jewelry making, and sewing supplies. The old store thread cabinet above holds even more goodies. And it is up for auction this week on Ebay

 One of my favorite things is this old rotating bolt display bin from a hardware store.

You can find a lot of fun junk items to help you with your storage and display needs in my etsy store. And I'm still de-stashing, so some of those goodies from the printer's type drawers may just end up  in my etsy store too.

Getting Organized "The Great Purge"

I'm not one to usually make new years resolutions. Instead I try to embrace changes as they presnt themselves. So sometime back in December, I became overwhelmed with stuff.  At that time I decided to do what I call "the Great Purge".  

 I'm doing my whole house, a drawer, closet and room at a time, a little each day.

I'm a pretty organized person by nature. And I have a firm belief that you either are or you are not, and it's very difficult to become permanently organized if you are not naturally organized.

 But I will tell you that if you will attempt to organize your life you will find that you have more time for the people you love and hobbies you love.

So my problem was not organization as such, just that I was feeling overwhelmed by all my stuff.

Part of the issue is that I have a business, and that business is to buy and sell great old stuff. And I have to keep that stuff somewhere until it sells.

At some point I ran across this you tube channel and Have truly enjoyed this gal's  tips on getting organized here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZRmGSRGgRiaOl8P95a6p9g

The Inspired Office

One of her tips is to group "like with like".  Meaning as you are sorting group simliar stuff together, sort and eventually store these similar items together. 

 So last night I tackled one of my desks (I have 3) My roll top desk although outdated, is sure handy, and is where I keep most of my personal family business papers.  I began to clean out the drawers and grouping "like with like" and I was overwhelmed by some of the numbers of my accumulations.

I mean how many pens  does one person need?  Some other things I found that I had too much of was greeting cards, and envelopes and note pads.  I kept a reasonable amount of them and threw the rest away. Yay!!!!!

Another of her tips is to gather all broken electronics in one place and send it to best buy for recycling. This is what I've found so far.  I  have a husband who is hesitant to throw this stuff away so I'll be giving it to him to deal with. It will probably go into a box in our attic for just this type of thing, but It won't be my problem after that.

And now for a shot of my desk after clean up. Wish I had taken a before.

It feels great to start the year out like this.  

The Great purge continues and I'll be blogging about different things I'm doing to de-stash. But the best news, is that many of my best treasures are being listed in my Etsy store all month.  All new listings are from my personal collections, and I've kept the best for myself, so this is good stuff!

I also have a lot of fun items to help you get organized in vintage junking style so check out my Etsy store and type "Organize" in the search box.

I have to go now and sort Pens :)

New product, Re- purposed Prayer Journals

This is an item I've been wanting to make for several years now and finally got all my thoughts and ideas together.

Re-purposed prayer journals made from vintage book covers

Prayer requests can pile up, we all know that. And it can be a burden to remember it all. This organizer journal will help with that and hopefully, enhance your prayer life as well.
Comes with a vintage skeleton key bookmark.
Book is broken down into 2 sections. The first is for Adoration of our Father, Confession and Thanksgiving. This you will do each time you sit down with your journal to pray.Then comes Supplication. This is divided into 7 sections. One for Family, Friends, The Lost, The Church, The Nation, and the Sick and injured. A 7th section is unassigned for you to use as you feel lead.
There are pages to write the requests down and you will focus your prayers on one section each day of the week. For Example, Monday pray for Family requests, Tuesday for Friends and so on.
If you are interested in one of these journals they are $13 plus shipping. Or just make one for yourself, using the method I've explained.

These make great gifts and I can customize it with the cover of your choice. I have a lot of covers available. Many more than I've pictured.

Just email me at robolady@hotmail.com and we'll talk about your preferences.

I also have Day Planner organizers, Diary Journals, & Address books available with the same cover choices.

Need a last minute gift???

Original Design

Symbols of our Faith Necklace, Ready to ship now. $25.00 each plus shipping. Read more about it ,
here. No longer available.


Also available in 2-tone, see options below. Each necklace has a slightly different look, your necklace may vary from the examples pictured. These exact necklaces are available on my Etsy. Or purchase here an receive one that may vary from the picture slightly.

This item has been discontinued.

Lots and Lots of Vintage Christmas For Sale

Seems that everyone is getting rid of their vintage Christmas this week. That means that it is too late for the Holiday sales. So I'm listing much of it on my Etsy through the Christmas season. I'll be adding more each day so be sure to check it often. If you are like me and love those old blown glass balls and ornaments, I've got lots for you. So check it out to deck your halls Vintage Style. Click the link below and check the "vintage Christmas" section.
I usually ship on the next working day, so there is plenty of time.

New Item Available Now, Canvas Totes

Since picking up some calendars at the Bonanza and a couple of feedsacks too, I've been sewing away at some new Canvas Bags for Etsy.

The bags above and below are available now on My Etsy


The other's, seen below, are headed to Winnie & Tulula's tomorrow.

Bag is comfortably large measuring 16x13.5x7.5 deep, handles hang 10". Great for over the shoulder, forearm or hand carrying. I've also added a small zippered pouch inside for small convenience items. Bag is 100% cotton.

Bag is great for shopping, laptop, files and papers, books, teachers, picnics, pool or beach etc.

Hope over to Etsy if you want one. And watch for more coming soon.

Trick Or Treat

Trick or Treat, Gigi says, "Margo's got some fun Bones Flash Cards for your Halloween Decorating."




Each card measures 4.25x5.5 inches, on card stock



Just 6.25 for a set of 5.
Click here for my etsy listing.

Christmas In July

Thank you to everyone who sent in information about the marbles in the post below. It's all been very helpful, I knew you'd come through for me.

I've been collecting vintage Christmas items all year for the big Christmas in the Country sale in November at the Gresham Barn. I've got so much that I decided to list much of it on Etsy.

I'll be adding new items almost every day until it is all listed. So if you love vintage Christmas as much as I do, pop over and see if there's anything you can't live without.

New Jewelry Item-Symbols of Our Faith

I'm so excited about this new necklace design, I call it
The Symbols of Our Faith Necklace.
3 rings hang from a larger ring, symbolizing the Trinity.
From each ring hangs broken chains, symbolizing the release from the bondage of the Law through Christ. Gal 5:1



From several chains hang different charms, each a symbol of Jesus
The Key-Acts 4:12
The Pearl of great price - Matt 13:46
The Cross - John 19: 28-30
The Heart symbolize his love for us -John 3:16
1 or 2 chains are left open for you to add any charm you like, or simply leave them as they are.




No longer available.