Organizing is for Animals

Well I hate to stick my neck out like this over a giraffe purse organizer, but I think this looks rather handy for my "more is more" in my purse way of life.

I'm thinking I might need to get something like this to start out my annual New Year's Resolutions to be more organized. (note: I did say annual. Each year good intentions, but never ending the way I'd really like it.)

If you're like me and thinking your purse could use a little help, you can find this organizer and more fun fabric patterns here.

Space Saving Brilliant Idea

It took a few double takes, until I realized what this is, but I have to say, that I think it's brilliant.

Check out the Shoe Wheel by Rakku. It has 20 expandable pockets that can hold up to 30 pairs of shoes and you can adjust the tension, so it rotates only as quickly as you want it.

It comes in a variety of colors, but I'm rather partial to this pink one. And I keep looking at it and thinking that there are other uses for it. (anything to do with glass or beads?)

It makes me wonder whether it originally was meant to be a fan, but found a new life in this product. The shoes are housed in transparent pockets with elastic holding them in securely.

And I know it's wrong, but I can't help but imagine little hamsters in each of the pockets going around like a carnival's ferris wheel. Okay, I'm working to get that image out of my mind.

See you tomorrow

Traveling with Glass Rods

It seems like there are times when we need to carry our glass rods somewhere.  Whether it's to a class, a friend's house, or maybe even to demo.

I wanted to show you what I use.  I requested this to be made on Etsy.com.  I saw knitting needle organizers and thought that would make a great way to carry my rods, protect them and partially cushion them too.

So I contacted one of the shop owners and asked whether she could make me one.  She showed me which fabrics she had in stock.  We designed it so it has two pockets .  You might not be able to see the taller pocket in the back.  They are varying size so I can sort my glass.  (this photo was taken at the end of class, so no ROY G BIV for me right now)  I also asked her to make it taller than usual, so my rods could fit in as well as there's a fabric flap that flips over the top to hold them in.  I wanted it to be washable, and a solid color on the inside, so I could see the rods better too.

And finally, I wanted it long enough to carry a good amount of glass.  Nothing too short.  This one carried more than enough for my four day class that I just taught with lots of spare, "just in case" glass.

If I could change one thing, it would be cool to have a clear plastic front pocket in at least part of it.  I could then see if I have stashed very short rods.  

I also have one for my mandrels. I keep my spares in one of these roll ups too.  That fabric is washable, VERY sturdy and double sewn.  

Do you have a good way to carry your glass around?