“Be regular and orderly in your life so that you may be violent and original in your work.” — Gustave FlaubertTumblr (3.0; @elizabethlarkin)http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/4fdc9be3de0232ebd26f592f4af1ef25/tumblr_mmwfuoSpSB1qfpyuso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/09/how-to-properly-wash-your-brushes/">How to properly clean your make up brushes</a></p>http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/50831248325http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/50831248325Sun, 19 May 2013 13:00:32 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c88583df5540a3019c973fcd4ec49e43/tumblr_mmmuvsOzKq1ruucm5o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://houseofwindsor.tumblr.com/post/50447539303/queen-elizabeth-ii-princess-margaret-and-lord">houseofwindsor</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><em>Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon</em></p> </blockquote>http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/50739795477http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/50739795477Sat, 18 May 2013 13:00:36 -0400<p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/h/personalorganizing/1/3/B/D/-/-/cn6284544.jpg"/>Maternity clothing and children&#8217;s clothing are givens; it just makes sense to store those by size.  There are 4 additional clothing items I recommend you store by size as well: </p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&amp;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/od/clothes/a/Store-Clothes-By-Size.htm">6 Types of Clothes to Store by Size</a>&#8230;</p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&amp;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/17/6-types-of-clothes-to-store-by-size.htm">Read Full Post</a> <a href="http://goo.gl/pXr2j">http://goo.gl/pXr2j</a> #organizing #organization</p>http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/50707635427http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/50707635427Sat, 18 May 2013 01:00:48 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/42e49de8a7781e5e838048c724114658/tumblr_mmulverj771qda29ko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/50660520910http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/50660520910Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:31 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/706ff09ebf4c7d1de41995f05cf9d841/tumblr_mkkzsokdJ91qa4v6yo1_500.png"/><br/><br/>http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/50585096469http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/50585096469Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:24 -0400<p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/h/personalorganizing/1/9/R/4/-/-/MD106055DRESSINGAREADETAILS_SHOT2DK_21475.jpg"/>Some clothing lends itself to storing by season, some by function, and some by size. These 6 types of clothing are best sorted, stored and organized by color. </p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&amp;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/od/clothes/a/Store-Clothes-By-Color.htm">6 Types of Clothes You Should Store by Color</a>&#8230;</p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&amp;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/15/6-types-of-clothing-you-should-store-by-color.htm">Read Full Post</a> <a href="http://goo.gl/2ytGo">http://goo.gl/2ytGo</a> #organizing #organization</p>http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/50558120630http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/50558120630Thu, 16 May 2013 01:00:47 -0400<p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/h/personalorganizing/1/3/B/D/-/-/cn6284544.jpg"/>Some clothes you really need to store by how and when you wear them.  Think about separating out clothing items like rain gear, workout gear and kids school clothes.  Here are ten types of clothes you should store by function and how to do it:&#8230;</p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&amp;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/14/clothes-you-should-store-by-function.htm">Read Full Post</a> <a href="http://goo.gl/hBYAi">http://goo.gl/hBYAi</a> #organizing #organization</p>http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/50478015908http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/50478015908Wed, 15 May 2013 01:01:02 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/10c71bfc56476024338a60db92fa5169/tumblr_mmlg3iq8pW1qct0cko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/50269174392http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/50269174392Sun, 12 May 2013 13:00:42 -0400<p>Here&#8217;s an easy weekend &#8212; or even weeknight &#8212; project you can do in less than an hour that will have a big impact on your bedroom. </p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&amp;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/od/Bedrooms/a/How-To-Organize-A-NightStand.htm">How to Organize a Nightstand</a>&#8230;</p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&amp;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/11/how-to-organize-your-night-table.htm">Read Full Post</a> <a href="http://goo.gl/jHgxF">http://goo.gl/jHgxF</a> #organizing #organization</p>http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/50227571410http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/50227571410Sun, 12 May 2013 01:00:48 -0400<p>When I was researching this, I fund a lot of really bad tips (which I outline in the srticle) for organizing the bedroom.  My motto is KISS (Keep it Simple, Stupid).  That means keeping it as free of clutter as possible, and having hampers and trash bins handy&#8230;.</p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&amp;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/11/tips-to-organize-the-bedroom.htm">Read Full Post</a> <a href="http://goo.gl/Dj90a">http://goo.gl/Dj90a</a> #organizing #organization</p>http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/50227570694http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/50227570694Sun, 12 May 2013 01:00:47 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f9af0b38063f55c6a781860a26b58944/tumblr_mjjvpoO6nO1qd5e3ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/50177292420http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/50177292420Sat, 11 May 2013 13:00:38 -0400<p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/h/personalorganizing/1/9/8/3/-/-/california-closets-linen.jpg"/>I decided to go through all of the how to organize guides and combine them into one guide. This way you can scan the list of bedroom projects and choose one to tackle based on the amount of time you have available&#8230;.</p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&amp;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/10/9-bedroom-organization-projects-to-tackle-this-weekend.htm">Read Full Post</a> <a href="http://goo.gl/cqZYc">http://goo.gl/cqZYc</a> #organizing #organization</p>http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/50144631848http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/50144631848Sat, 11 May 2013 01:00:47 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/1f63f653276deb42a35a50141d124382/tumblr_mmemggXjZV1qct0cko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://wellappointeddesk.tumblr.com/post/49819377172/late-night-shopping-the-shop-is-restocked-the" class="tumblr_blog">wellappointeddesk</a>:</p> <blockquote><p><big>Late Night Shopping: The Shop is Restocked!</big></p><blockquote><p><a href="http://wellappointeddesk.bigcartel.com/">The shop</a>has been restocked with rubber stamps! Wood block and classic handled models — you have…</p></blockquote><p><a href="http://wellappointeddesk.com/2013/05/06/late-night-shopping-the-shop-is-restocked/">View Post</a></p></blockquote>http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/50097291388http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/50097291388Fri, 10 May 2013 13:00:48 -0400<p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/h/personalorganizing/1/9/X/C/-/-/Seagrass-Headboard-from-Pottery-Barn.jpg"/></p> <p>A 30-minute plan to declutter your entire bedroom, including night tables, floor, dresser and bureau. </p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&amp;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/od/Clutter/ss/How-To-Declutter_3.htm">How to Declutter the Bedroom in 30 Minutes</a> </p> <p>Get social with Elizabeth&#8230;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aboutcom-Personal-Organizing/274744442568765"><br/></a><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&amp;zu=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aboutcom-Personal-Organizing/274744442568765">Facebook</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&amp;zu=http://twitter.com/AboutOrganizing">Twitter</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&amp;zu=http://pinterest.com/AboutOrganizing/">Pinterest</a><br/><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&amp;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/gi/pages/stay.htm">Sign up for the Personal Organizing Newsletter</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&amp;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/c/ec/2.htm">Take the Organize Your Home E-Course</a> <a href="http://goo.gl/1QVle">http://goo.gl/1QVle</a> #organizing #organization</p>http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/50070696759http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/50070696759Fri, 10 May 2013 01:01:02 -0400<p><a href="http://whatshouldwecallme.tumblr.com/post/49813819808/trying-to-find-a-place-to-stand-in-a-crowded-bar" class="tumblr_blog">whatshouldwecallme</a>:</p> <blockquote><p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/YT4zvJQ.gif"/></p></blockquote>http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/50020721536http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/50020721536Thu, 09 May 2013 13:00:38 -0400<p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/h/personalorganizing/1/9/X/C/-/-/Seagrass-Headboard-from-Pottery-Barn.jpg"/>Is it &#8216;how to&#8217;, or &#8216;How-To&#8217;, or simply, &#8216;how-to&#8217;? I don&#8217;t know, but this week is all about How-tos (a twist!) for every room in your home. We&#8217;ll start with the bedroom: these 5 essential guides focus on how to keep this space neat and comfortable&#8230;.</p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&amp;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/08/5-essential-how-to-organize-guides-for-the-bedroom.htm">Read Full Post</a> <a href="http://goo.gl/GAcZx">http://goo.gl/GAcZx</a> #organizing #organization</p>http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/49993557140http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/49993557140Thu, 09 May 2013 01:01:02 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/09fdd05eec07f34d8f214b6728391b7f/tumblr_mm0jkoWIWd1r5fwoio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/49941833854http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/49941833854Wed, 08 May 2013 13:00:24 -0400<p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/h/personalorganizing/1/9/w/3/-/-/3413454058_f3d1877293.jpg"/>Decluttering your bedroom regularly will help you sleep better, get dressed more quickly, and be a generally more organized person. Isn&#8217;t that a good time investment? Here are <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&amp;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/od/Clutter/tp/Bedroom-Clutter.htm">6 Ways to Cut Bedroom Clutter</a>&#8230;.</p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&amp;zu=http://personalorganizing.about.com/b/2013/05/07/6-ways-to-cut-bedroom-clutter.htm">Read Full Post</a> <a href="http://goo.gl/6lbAx">http://goo.gl/6lbAx</a> #organizing #organization</p>http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/49914866352http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/49914866352Wed, 08 May 2013 01:01:06 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2260cb638d6d3ff141e7e2c6225bba25/tumblr_mmbpkaDWCj1qdypqro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/49862962210http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/49862962210Tue, 07 May 2013 13:00:24 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2624bfa0f398257f8cc44522dedd8576/tumblr_mma2ofNQVh1qct0cko1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://wellappointeddesk.tumblr.com/post/49593710598/top-iphone-and-ipad-apps-there-is-a-new-list" class="tumblr_blog">wellappointeddesk</a>:</p> <blockquote><p><big>Top iPhone and iPad apps</big></p><blockquote><p>There is a <a href="http://www.macstories.net/news/apple-reveals-new-all-time-top-apps-following-countdown-to-50-billion-downloads/">new list available of the top paid and free apps for the iPhone and iPad</a>. Of the 50 apps…</p></blockquote><p><a href="http://wellappointeddesk.com/2013/05/04/top-iphone-and-ipad-apps/">View Post</a></p></blockquote>http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/49782797742http://elizabethlarkin.tumblr.com/post/49782797742Mon, 06 May 2013 13:00:40 -0400