For the past few years {longer than I want to admit} our master bedroom armoire has become a dumping ground. I think anything that has doors is an easy target, right! Out of sight, out of mind. The problem is that on the few occasions when we have the T.V. on in our room, I am so embarrassed at the mess staring back at me. Not relaxing in the least. Unfortunately, I don’t have a before picture. My hubby had taken the kids AND the camera to the park. That left me with roughly 30 minutes of free time. What’s a girl to do? Clean out something, right. So I had to forego the before picture. However, I am sure you all have amazing imaginations and can picture years of junk piled up inside of here. It wasn’t pretty. Here she is from the outside {no one ever knew what was lurking behind those doors!!!}. 
The bottom doors host our two printers so no need to touch that part. I started by unloading EVERYTHING from inside. Then I sorted into piles: trash, keep, kids. The random kid stuff that had been accumulated over years was taken back to their rooms! From the keep pile I looked at what was similar and came up with three categories. I then sorted all that was “keep” into: paperwork, computer/CDs, and photo albums. Easy, easy. I shopped the house and found three empty plastic bins {bought a ton of these from Costco a while back, but I know the container store carries them as well}. I feel so good about having a bin for all of the random computer items that pop up and those CDs that come with cameras, software, etc. I kept finding them and shoving them up in the armoire. Now they finally have a home and when my husband asks where I put one of those dumb CDs, I will be able to find it. Heaven. The only things I had left were computer paper, wrapping paper, and of course a couple of binders. Found an Ikea plant pot in the house and it now keeps my wrapping paper upright and wrinkle free. The binders sit to the left of the T.V. and the computer paper sits nicely on the shelf. Ta-da! All done in under 30 minutes {not quite sure why I lived with it being such a pigpen for so long}. 
I am a big fan of using scrap pieces of ribbon to tie the wrapping paper so it doesn’t unroll. I also take out the brown cardboard tubes {kids will play with those for HOURS} because you can make it a tighter tube of wrapping paper without them. Then they take up less room. 
I could have gotten fancy and made labels on the computer, but I took the quick route and cut three pieces of cardstock. Then added a little bit of damask paper on each end to make it pretty and used permanent marker to label each box. 
Certainly not earth shattering, but I can’t tell you how much better I feel to be able to have the doors open and not cringe when I walk by {and yes, our T.V. is circa 1960, but I refuse to upgrade until it quits on us!}.
I agree with a sense of calm that comes from an organised space. I bet you keep opening the doors to enjoy that tidy armoire, and see the fruits of your labour. I know I would. 🙂 x
It looks great! I am slowly going through each room in our home and weeding out once and for all!! Granted, the basement looks like a bomb went off right now (holding area for things going to consignment/donations). I love when you can take 30 minutes and feel super productive at the end, and get some peace of mind.
That sounds like my guest bedroom closet, but I haven't gathered the motivation to start organizing it yet!
Happy Monday!
xo Jade
Looks very neat and organized now! Can you come over and help me with my WHOLE house? lol. 🙂
Totally understand not being able to relax while staring into a pile of mess! I think I'm rebelling against my mom's need to stash everything away and not throw a thing out
I bet it feels great to have cleaned out that armoire (which is a great piece by the way). I'm so impressed that it only took 30 minutes! The cardstock labels are cute and I like how you tied the wrapping paper too.
I use a larger under the bed tub for computer/camera/cell CDs and print information. I immediately put all related materials into a Ziploc bag and label it with a Sharpie! 🙂
I even include any extra cords that are not being utilized such as USB or charging that I may not need on a regular basis! Thanks for all your great ideas, Courtney.
I have a project that requires your expertise – will forward pictures!
Sue
I can relate. I can't stand messes and clutter, even those behind doors! I think I'm the opposite of those people on Hoarders.
BTW, we have one of those old '90's enormous big screen tv's that won't die. I wish I could hide mine behind closed doors!
Funny… i've been working on my bedroom armoire too. i think i have the same TV. I bought it w/ my very first paycheck and now you can barely hear the TV over the very loud hum. hurray! I think we are in it's final months. 🙂 purchased in 99 to give you some hope! thankfully, my armoire only has 2 drawers and absolutely no shelves, so it doesn't allow for too much clutter to build up.
thanks for the container tip… think i will pick some of those up from costco if they are still around.
The way you have your Christmas paper, reminds me of my mom, she keeps all her Christmas paper in a beautiful armoire!
And I like how you have your old tv. I always use it, until it dies/breaks! Like my cell phone.. ha, it's not the new touch phone, but I love it!
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An organized space brings so much peace!! And always movtivates me to do more! Love those Ikea plant pots…and cute idea to tie your paper with ribbon!
LOVE this!!! I am so inspired to get organized now! I am so excited to get to know you more you are so talented!
Luvs doll!
This is too hilarious! I also have an armoir in my master bedroom, and get this, it has THAT T.V. in it, ha ha. Crazy, I guess this is a major sign to me to also do an organizing overhaul in there. I am off to decide what color to paint 🙂
Great job, you are have been inspiring me with your organization, thanks!
We have the same TV tucked away in our room too and it nees some attention.
I am feeling so much better about our ancient TV. Glad I am not the only one. Kristen, my phone is ridiculously old as well but I refuse to get a new one until it breaks! What is that about us?
I regularly enjoy taking 15 minutes to totally organize one small area. It is amazing how much can get done in that time. I love the colour of your room with all the great moulding.
We never had a tv in our room until recenlty when my FIL was upgrading his guest room. It works great and now my little one can watch what few VCR tapes (Shirley Temple) that I had. 🙂
Love the idea of using ribbon to tie off
wrapping paper. Thank you for the tip!