When we retired and moved to AZ, we promised the kids that we'd come back up to WA every summer. Okay, so that sounded easy. Until I decided to take my jewelrymaking seriously and start selling. Now, we have an RV full of beads, display items, wire, our show tent, tables.... My Hubby keeps reminding me that we have a weight limit. But I've discovered that it IS possible to carry around my supplies and inventory; and still have room for our clothes and food. THE KEY IS ORGANIZATION! (I'm yelling that because I have to constantly remind myself that I have to stay organized.)
It's so easy to spread out in an RV when you stay in one spot more than a few days. For instance, right now, I'm typing on my PC at the dining table. The computer takes up about 1/4 of the table. The rest of the space is covered in half-finished projects that I have to complete before Thursday night's in-home trunk show. Not so organized, huh? But the good news is that my inventory is organized in clear containers, clearly labeled. My beads are stored in drawers in a small metal cabinet with locking wheels that I picked up at Ikea. It's just the right size to fit at the end of our bed and has 6 drawers that are perfect for small containers of beads. My wire is neatly stored in one of those plastic accordian type file folders. I love that because I can label the different types of wire and keep them easily accessible.
Pliers, nippers, and anything I use daily is stored in one of those stacking boxes with the handle on
Now...if I could just figure out what to do with this stuff on the dining room table!
Hah! We use TV trays so that all the REALLY important stuff can stay on the dining table!
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-Sharon
RomanticThoughts.etsy.com
too funny, sometimes the more room we have the more projects that get laid out waiting to be finished.
ReplyDeleteI so feel your pain, I actually have a dedicated room/studio in my home that's just for me and I still end up bringing my 4'x2' table in the living room to be with the family while I work!!!
ReplyDeleteyou could send that stuff to me!:D
ReplyDeleteLOL, I have my studio upstairs and still manage to mess up the dining room, kitchen, and family room with supplies and products that are in varying stages of completion. There's stuff everywhere!
ReplyDeleteHa, that is great! Happy and Safe travels!
ReplyDeleteImpressive organization! Have fun on the road. :D
ReplyDeleteLOL....I'm not the most organized person, but I say it's my organized mess! All the best on your projects and travels!
ReplyDeletewow, sounds like fun, actually. my grandkids are in Seattle - love that part of the country.
ReplyDeleteHaha! Glad to know I am not the only one who drives my husband crazy with craft items ;) I JUST bought a to go storage for all my beads but I still have a table at home with all my craft stuff on it ;) Thus is life! Organized chaos ya know?
ReplyDeleteOrganization is key...And sewinggranny's blog post for today gave me some tips to follow. But hey, travels in an RV (w/supplies), on your way to a great place to visit...Not bad at all, even if it's a little bit unorganized!
ReplyDelete~Kim
my house is a mess but my Etsy shop looks fantastic!!!))))
ReplyDeleteIt's a common problem in my house how my polymer clay goodies take up just a corner, then the table, then the dining room. So many things to make and so little time!
ReplyDeleteI hear ya! I have projects all over the house in various stages of completion. My desk is a swamp of business cards, lists, stationery and coffee mugs.
ReplyDeleteThe last time my workspace looked really neat & organized is when the team did a Blog project including photos of our workspace ;D
ReplyDeleteOh NO! You want me to be held accountable for my organized chaos???!! lol I to, have a small area that is just for my business (It is actually a walk in closet that we have converted to an office for me) But I have projects in various stages of completion in different areas of the house. I can't really stay in my office AND chase the kids around lol Drives my husband nuts hehehe
ReplyDeleteI so wish I had a separate kitchen for my business! My husband is in the Army so I am waiting until he gets out and we settle into a house before I can have my own workspace and incorporate and get licensed and everything. At least I have my own little office and storage space.
ReplyDeleteWow, how lovely that you've got a whole RV for your storage!! I was happy just to get a little cabinet with cubby holes recently:) Sounds like you've got lots of stuff! One of these days, maybe I'll outgrow my cubby holes:)
ReplyDeleteHow fun it is to be taking your business on the road. Organization is key, but it's so fun to collect those goodies for the things we make. Creation Is Messy!
ReplyDeleteI have a small house and have to do some of the things you mentioned. I start out well but after working on a few projects, seem to have every surface covered...yet again. Sigh...
ReplyDeleteMy craft supplies are all over, even in the garage, dining room, bedrooms. I accept it.
ReplyDeleteOh...you are living my dream! lol...but I would have a much harder time storing mine items...serger, sewing machine, ironing board, iron...fabric fabric more fabric...you get the picture.
ReplyDeleteLOL sounds like the story of my life! my beads are everywhere and you should see my fabric....
ReplyDeleteYou need a dedicated studio!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. I am so gonna do this buy a tray or something for our trip to California.
ReplyDeleteHa, moving jewelry supplies is such a hassle!
ReplyDeletei am SO impressed! i have too much *stuff* and would really have to downsize to get organized in an RV as you are---congratulations- you have it all together and are enjoying life as well!
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