How to Organize Your Family Communication Station

Nothing says organized desk like a fresh set of desk accessories! It gives my space a new look and encourages me to create systems that I will want to use well. Add in a rainbow of color through my office supplies and truly, I am in organized heaven!  January is a great time to give your home office or family communication station a shot in the arm with a boost of organization that naturally works with your home decor. When I’m looking for organizing accessories that are stylish too, its Willow House for the win every time. Here are a few of my favorite desk accessories, each on sale thru January 31st for under $30 a piece!

 

1.  Its all about the Mail: No matter how much you do virtually, the reality is you have mail.  Having the right place to put the mail is a constant battle for most busy families so its all about having a product that can hold just the right amount of mail that is also easily stored.  I love the Willow House Estate Basket because it gives you flexibility.  Hang it on the wall or sit it on the countertop, either way you can place it right where you need it most and corral the clutter that is commonly called mail.

2.  Your InBox on the Wall: Having a set of family inboxes is a cornerstone in any family communication station.   I love the Willow House Estate Wall Organizer for each of my kids and husband too.  When its time top sort daily folders and back packs for important papers, my kids know exactly what to do with them once they’ve done the task organizing what’s new.  When I have important papers or items my husband needs to see, I just drop them in his box and keep on moving.  Using the vertical wall space keeps the solution both visible and out of the way all at once.  Yes, it can double as a simple magazine rack in the bathroom ~ I chose to remove that bar to use the organizer out in the open.

3.  File it Now! Its easy not to file papers as you receive them but I promise you its the key to keeping your desktop clutter free while more importantly helping you  stay on top of what needs your attention.  The Willow House Estate Tired Rack is perfect for your personalized set of family files ~ think teachers, school information, activities and more.  You can also keep your bill paying in clear view with a simple system that includes the first half of the month, the 2nd half of the month, items to follow up on, and coupons too. Whatever the system, having your papers well filed is a reality just waiting for you.

 

Know that your family communication station truly BEGINS with your planner and household notebook. They are your home base, helping you Schedule. Organize. and Grow. your busy days.   Keeping them accessible for all to see is the key to your success.  Think of desk accessories like fashion.  You know how great it feels when you have just the right purse and it keeps you items stowed while making you the talk of the town at the playground for its wow factor?  Organizing your family desk with fashionable desk accessories is the same.  They only add to your home’s decor while secretly doing their job to keep you on top of your game, well organized so you can focus on living your life exceptionally well loved. So tell me, when its the last time you gave your family desk an accessories makeover?

 

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