The team at Upstate Organized Living is THE BEST (I may be biased).
Each woman brings her own experience and ideas to create solutions for themselves and other women in beautiful ways.
Read on for our favorite organizing products and our favorite spots around the Upstate of South Carolina!
HEATHER TAYLOR
FAVORITE PRODUCT FOR CLIENTS
I looooooove these Target Brightroom Bins. You cannot beat the price. The depth of these are just right for older homes and for new builds with shallower shelves. The handles make them easy to grab and they’re STACKABLE!! They come in clear and frosted.
FAVORITE PRODUCT AT HOME
Ok it’s really hard to separate what I use for clients and what I use for myself… I know a product will work for my clients if I love it and use it regularly in my own home. These drawer dividers are so good. The wood is beautiful, you can get them on amazon, and they’re adjustable! Just measure first. They come in a small and large size.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT THE UPSTATE? FAVORITES?
I love that I am a native. I love the familiar backroads and knowing the optimal places to put the windows down and turn the radio up. I love investing in the small family owned farms and businesses in Greenville. I love that my family stories and history are right down the road. Walks at Paris Mountain, picnics in Falls Park, great neighbors… who would want to live anywhere else?!
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT ORGANIZING?
I love that organizing is different for everyone! There are fundamental aspects of organizing but everyone’s home and the way that it functions is intricately different. Not one family or story is the same, and that is beautiful. I love that organizing is flexible and not perfection.
JESSICA
FAVORITE PRODUCT FOR CLIENTS
I love a lazy Susan for client’s homes, they are so helpful for those awkward corner cupboards or deep shelves! This 2-pack from Amazon is 11.5″ with a good rim around the edges if you like the acrylic look!
FAVORITE PRODUCT AT HOME
For myself, I love these Mesh Zipper Pouches from Amazon!! I have seriously recommended them to everyone I know. I’ve used them in my home for kids’ clothes when we travel, cards, games, piano books, and homeschooling supplies.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT THE UPSTATE?
I love getting to know this area, because I am not from South Carolina, so I get to see so many beautiful areas and homes now that I live here! I love the ambiance of the downtown area, the restaurants, and the farmer’s market in the summer. My favorite coffee shop is Summer Moon Coffee and my favorite lunch spot is Brick Street Cafe!
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT ORGANIZING?
I love how it is a ripple effect; I saw it all the time when I worked with kids in the past and see it within my own little family. When a space is organized, it alleviates so much unneeded anxiety and stress for children. When people in a house know where things are, and don’t have to spend that extra time stressing about where things are or where they go – the house just flows better, and things feel happier and easier. It is such a positive and beautiful ripple effect!!
ABBY
FAVORITE PRODUCT FOR CLIENTS
I loooooove the Container Store multi-purpose bins. They come in multiple sizes so you can keep a uniform look and still maximize space. Their height and depth is perfect for the most RANDOM items. Recently, I used them to organize the coffee carafe pumps and lids (seriously) at an office that hosts many events.
FAVORITE PRODUCT AT HOME
My studio apartment has limited cabinet space, especially for bulky items like my two colanders. I used a small command hook to hang them on the back of cabinet doors instead of stacking them. I am NEVER looking back!! Command hooks are one of the most inexpensive ways to make the most of unused vertical storage space.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT THE UPSTATE? FAVORITES?
Hands down a Swamp Rabbit cheddar and kale scone with a coffee from The Village Grind. A drive through Traveler’s Rest on your way to the mountains, grabbing pizza at Sidewall, and getting a scoop of ice cream at Clare’s Creamery.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT ORGANIZING?
I love that organizing is both a creative and a logical challenge. The process of getting to an organized space follows a logical pattern, but each family and space are different, so creativity and flexibility are a MUST!! And it’s so personal.
I love working with this team and owning a small business in the same town I grew up in. I hope one day we get to sit down over a cup of coffee – I want to hear what your favorites are, too! Thanks for being here and supporting Upstate Organized Living! You can shop all six favorite products on my Like to Know It page.
PS I want you to know that through links to certain products on this site that we will earn an affiliate commission for any purchases you make. My goal with the blog is to share ideas to help you find more peace in your home and kitchen and I only share links to products that I really care about.
PPS if you like the idea of a little less chaos, you may like to shop more of My Favorite Things and explore my formula for a picnic lunch or follow this guide to quickly declutter your kitchen.
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