Back to School Desk Organization.

Since I’m back at school I figured it was about time to organize myself for some clarity of mind. All of last semester I wanted to reorganize my desk, the shelf above it, my printer cart, and get rid of stuff that I no longer needed. For some reason I never got around to doing any of those things as much as I wanted to. Finally, I did it! I took some before and after pictures to show you how I organized everything.

           

First, I took everything out of my desk drawer and off the shelf and spread it out on my bed. Then I slowly (very slowly) went through things and threw away stuff. Sometimes you just have to be “heartless” in throwing away things because you shouldn’t keep everything. Some of the best advice I have received over the course of my life is that 1) Less is more and 2) Give yourself a new perspective and then purge some things.

Next, I hung up some cute decorations that I got from Hobby Lobby (my favorite). This whole organization project cost me less than $10, which is great when shopping on a budget. Each of the types of ribbons were each 99 cents, the mini clipboard was $2.99 with the 40% off coupon, the mini chalkboard was $2.99, the kraft paper bunting was on sale too, and the plastic bins were only a dollar from the Dollar Tree. I took some pink ribbon and made a “cornice” to cover the light attached to the bottom of the shelf. Then I measured, cut, and hung up the ribbons on my bulletin board. I loved the transformation that was happening to my desk even after adding these small things.

After I added all of my decorations, I used the white plastic bins from the dollar store to organize my stationery (which I had more than I thought I had!) and some extra supplies. I usually keep my makeup bag, deodorant, and hair gel on my desk just because it is more convenient than having to get up multiple times. After I put everything in the bins I tied two pink ribbons on the handles. I like making ordinary things cute with a little something extra.

My desk drawer used to house a variety of things, but now it’s organized and lovely. First, I laid down some contact paper so make it prettier than plain desk drawer. Then I organized my things inside. The left side is for my laptop, which sits on top of my laptop case. The right side of the drawer has a Lucite organizer tray for sticky notes, pencils, pens, washi tape, scissors, etc.

For the final touches to my desk, I added some pictures, my jewelry holder, and my Bible, devotion books, and my prayer journal.

            

I keep my pearls and earrings on the top plate and my headbands on the lower plate.


I always keep my Essie nail polishes on my desk beside my macaron box from Paris. I also keep my bracelets, watch, and my monogram ring there as well. Hopefully, I can get a monogrammed jewelry dish soon.

 

I hung up some things on the wall as well. I didn't want to clutter my newly organized desk, so I decided to hang them up!

At school I have my own printer, which is great! Before my freshman year, I went to Ikea with my mom and we bought a few things for my dorm. One of the things I got was a light blue 3 tier cart. I usually keep my printer on top, textbooks in the middle, and various things in the bottom. After a full semester of needing to organize things, I finally did and it looks so much better. *An organized life is a happy life*

After organizing my desk and printer cart, I finally feel ready to conquer the semester! Thanks for taking the time to read my blog! I hope this post gave you some ideas for your own organizational adventures!