Index Card Shoebox Organization

Like it or not, shoeboxes will always be a part of our life, at least for now.  I got very tired of looking at the eyesore of shoeboxes that made me reluctant to get certain pairs or even go in my closet at times. To get rid of this “tower of tragedy” I came up with a very simple and quick way 3 Step Way to organize my shoeboxes using index cards.  

1- Arrange your shoeboxes on top of each other in a way that is visually appealing.  This will vary depending upon the number of shoeboxes you have and space

2- Make a note of the shoes that you have and write the shoe description on the index card

**Suggestion: Use colored markers or pencils to make it pop and use whatever

description necessary that will help you to know exactly what pair of shoes they are as soon as you read the index card.  Example: the shoes that I wore on my wedding day, I wrote “Wedding Shoes” on the index card

3- Tape the index card to the outside of the shoebox and Viola!

Take a look at my example

Save Space and Organize your Closet using Hangers you ALREADY Have!

You look in your closet and it gives you a headache.  Belts on the floor, bags scattered(those little “swag bags” that you acquired from events, etc.)and you are trying to find your leopard print scarf and its nowhere in sight.  Closet organization can be tricky, time consuming and may require you to spend money that you dont want to spend.  These little headaches can be remedied using hangers that you ALREADY have in your closet to organize your Boots, Belts, Scarves, Necklaces, and Bags.  

Boots- For boots that have a soft cuff that can be clipped on hanger without any damage. Use a pant hanger with the push clips and clip each boot into.  

Belts- Using a triangle style hanger, hang belts over horizontal side. Make sure the hanger is strong enough to support the weight.  

Scarves- Using a triangle style hanger, hang scarves over horizontal side.

Necklaces- Using what I call a “retail hanger”(only has two sides with open notches on both sides) hang necklaces in the notches usually no more than 5 depending on the size. You can also use the middle hook on which you would hang to put necklaces on as well. I like to put the heavier necklaces here because it balances the overall weight of the two sides.  

Bags- Using pretty much any type of hanger, hang the bag handles over the middle hook.

*is ideal for lightweight bags

The aforementioned items on a hanger is an easy way to see them and be able to take off and put on what you need quickly and easily.  Not to mention, it adds to the aesthetic appeal of your closets and saves space.  Get your hangers and start your “Happy Closet”!  This is the first installation of my “Happy Closet” series, stay tuned for more.