Clea Shearer's Blog, page 8
February 26, 2020
Door Storage to Simplify Your Cleaning Routine
*This post is sponsored by Command
Brand. All opinions are our own.
What’s worse than having to take time out of your precious day to clean your entire house? Having to wade through a damp cave of cleaning supplies before you even get started.
So, why work harder when you can work smarter? It’s time to create a functional storage system that simplifies your cleaning routine and allows you to access your supplies without the fear of a broom falling on your head.
Think beyond your cabinet shelves and take advantage of vertical space to organize up. Utilizing the back of a door is a perfect storage solution that allows you to store more items without taking up additional space, especially when it comes to all the bulky cleaning supplies that are a nightmare to store otherwise.
In THE office, due to our strict “No Holes in Walls” policy, we created a cleaning supply door, using *only* Command Products. Not only are these extremely easy to apply (which is necessary for people like us), they can be removed and then reapplied without causing damage or leaving behind a sticky residue.
This was a total game-changer—considering we had the sweet, sweet freedom to customize the space to our specific needs.
To maximize vertical space and customize it to *your* cleaning needs, here are the Command Products that we recommend to get the job done:
1. Broom Gripper: No more wedging brooms and mops in weird corners that are impossible to access. To use, simply pull a broom out when you need it and push it back in when you are done. IMPORTANT: Before mounting the Broom Gripper, make sure to measure how much height you need so nothing drags on the ground.
2. Double Hook: Perfect for hanging your cleaning rags, making them easy to grab-and-go and maintain freshness.
3. Spray Bottle Hanger: Keep your spray bottles stored upright and easily accessible so you don’t have to sacrifice an inch of your precious cabinet space.
4. Small Wire Hooks: Perfect for hanging lightweight items, like dusters.
Application tips:
*Follow all Command Brand package instructions for proper surface cleaning and prep, adhesive strip placement and recommended weights.
*Before applying to the surface, measure the space you need for each cleaning product to allow proper clearance.
xo, clea + joanna
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February 17, 2020
Joanna’s Garage Makeover
I need to confess something. And just to warn you, I’m feeling slightly nervous about it. But. Here. We. Go…
Since moving into our house a few years ago, I couldn’t have cared less about organizing my garage. I know, RIGHT?! It’s shocking to believe that someone who started an organizing company would ever do such a thing, yet it’s true.
Am I going to show you photos? ABSOLUTELY NOT. I’d rather board a non-stop flight from LA to JFK without my purse snacks than ever show you one single photo—and that’s how you know I’m serious.
But I will show you photos of my new and improved garage! I knew I had to get things in order as soon as I began feeling noticeable anxiety just by looking at it. (Life is stressful enough. Being able to feel at ease in your home is one of the many benefits that come with organizing!)
Designing an Elfa system from The Container Store was an obvious choice. So was the grey finish with decor fronts I chose to elevate the space. I was able to customize every shelf, drawer, and wall mount to my needs—which are very specific. Since most of my categories are large and need to be sealed, the open shelving is adjustable and measured to fit Weathertight Totes.
Unlike Clea, who would rather give up champagne for sparkling wine than to ever save a receipt, I love to keep and file my papers. You know, just in case! Since I don’t need constant access to my old files, they are stored on the top shelves and labeled by year.
The utility-related items are labeled and stored on the bottom since we access them more frequently.
Not surprisingly, we barely access the tools but that didn’t stop me from adding a utility board. When you see a rainbow moment, you take it.
I didn’t want to see inside the mesh drawer units, which is why I added grey decor fronts to them.
The smaller hardware items live here, grouped by type in THE Bin Organizers (aka Baby Bins as I like to call them).
Next to the shelving unit, I added a track with utility hooks for broom storage. That way they won’t fall over or end up wedged and inaccessible in a corner.
All of the kids’ bikes, helmets, and various outside play items are also mounted on tracks with hooks, but on the opposite wall. The more you take advantage of vertical space in a garage, the better.
And for those of you who are still reading this…here’s your prize!!! The Container Store’s 30% Elfa Sale is going on now through 2/25, with an additional 30% off installation! Whether it’s your garage, a kid’s playroom, or anywhere in between, an Elfa system is the perfect solution for customizing your space.
PRODUCT LIST
36 qt. Weathertight Tote Clear
19 qt. Weathertight Tote Clear
Elfa Utility Vertical Bike Hook
Elfa Medium Cabinet-Sized 3-Runner | Platinum
Elfa X-Narrow Cabinet-Sized 3-Runner | Platinum
xo, joanna
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January 29, 2020
THE Low-Bar Lifestyle Valentine's Day Gift Guide
When it comes to Valentine’s Day, there’s nothing more romantic than eating all the candy and drinking all the champagne…while simultaneously binge-watching reruns of Love It or List It, wrapped under layers of blankets like a human Chipotle burrito.
Completely alone, obviously…because your husband has agreed to take your kids out to dinner in lieu of some grand gesture like expensive jewelry or a bouquet of white roses. You appreciate both of those things, but even more so, you appreciate any moment you spend without someone yelling “MOOOMMMMM!!!!” in your ear.
Welcome to the Low-Bar Lifestyle. It’s great to have you here! We don’t feel guilty for needing a break from time to time, and neither should you. It’s a way to relax and recharge so we can function better as moms, as well as human beings.
Here’s a gift guide to help you live your best Low-Bar Lifestyle and treat yourself this Valentine’s Day, however you prefer to celebrate:
THE JOMO (Joy of Missing Out):
THE Champagne Brain:
THE Candy is a Food Group:
THE Sephora Shame Spiral:
THE Schitt’s Creek
Appreciation Society:
xo, clea + joanna
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