Organising by room

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Organised pantry inspiration

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Organised pantry inspiration

Over the next 2 weeks, I'm turning my organising focus to pantries, and what factors contribute to a well-organised and top functioning pantry space. At the start of the new year, the pantry is often the first place people tackle to try and get it more sorted and working well for the family for the year ahead. It's definitely one of my favourite spaces to organise! Get ready for some inspiration, because these 'real-life' pantries (as opposed to those stylized and completely unrealistic ones that look like no-one even uses them!) will give you lots of ideas and tips for getting yours better organised. Let's dive in!

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How to shop just once a month

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How to shop just once a month

Because we head off on our holiday on Boxing Day, it means that throughout December, we are essentially 'winding down' [#slackingoff] with household chores, meal planning and cooking. The fridge and cupboards are left pretty bare, so whenever we return from holiday, it is always time to do a big grocery shop and get back into the swing of things. A tough ask after so much relaxation time!

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An organised and stress-free approach to 2016

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An organised and stress-free approach to 2016

If you've got some time off over the next few weeks from your busy schedule, then it's the perfect time to make a start on some of those tasks you've been putting off throughout the year. Heading into the New Year feeling organised in your home and life will not only give you a calmer and clearer approach, but will also give you back loads of time throughout the year. Remember 'organising is a journey, not a destination' so doing small things now that you can adjust and refine as the year goes by is a great way to start. Here are some ideas...

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How to organise your spice collection {Video}

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How to organise your spice collection {Video}

Do you store your spices near where you cook? In my opinion, having your collection of spices in one neat and organised place that's close to the stovetop makes cooking dinner so much easier and quicker! Today's episode of The Organised You TV shows you how I organise my spice cupboard, along with a few storage tips and ideas for making the most of your cupboard space.

50 ways to organise your kitchen

50 ways to organise your kitchen

It's all good to talk about the benefits of an organised kitchen, but many of you may be wondering how exactly you achieve it. Well, today I'm breaking down the seemingly daunting task of organising your whole kitchen by looking at each zone (pantry, fridge, freezer, cupboards and bench-tops) in detail and giving you kitchen organising tips for each. 

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The power of a furniture swap

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The power of a furniture swap

Have you ever done a furniture swap in your house and found that it brought a whole new feeling to a room? Or gave you added benefits like extra storage, more floor space or could just be put to better use in a new room? We did a furniture swap a few months ago with 2 chest of drawers and it really brought new life to both rooms. In my video on our organised kids' wardrobes, I mentioned that we were going to swap our chest of drawers with our daughter's, in preparation for her room makeover. We did just that a few weeks later, which I revealed in our bedroom makeover, but going into full detail on the power of a furniture swap today!