I know, this is a topic one might think would be more suited to the Knoontime Knitting side of my website.  But yarn is an integral part of me, and I adore it so much, that it spills out into the rest of my life.  I also like the double entendre of yarn = story.  I\’m an equal opportunity textile addict.

When we moved into our bigger flat, I had the opportunity to set up an office (which, if you have the chance to do it, take it: it\’s heaven).  This, of course, meant that I had to move all the bits and pieces of my stash from one place to another.  I did have it somewhat organized, but I wanted to take the opportunity to make it Martha Stewart organized.

Best-laid plans, and all that.

I discovered something that surprised me.  I\’m a right-brained thinker, which wasn\’t the surprising part.  Because of that, I found that too much organization killed the fun of having the stash.  I no longer could wander into my mess and find something at random on which to work.  Now it felt like a duty:  finish this project, and then this one, and that one.

What to do?

I went to Big Lots and bought myself a three-drawer storage cart on wheels.  This now lives next to my spot on the couch and I can hide all my in-process mess in there if I need to.  The rule is strict:  no organization whatsoever in the drawers.  They\’re clear plastic, so I can see what\’s in them, but the drawers keep them dust and fur-free.  It\’s the best of both worlds – I can have my mess, and hide it, too.

What about you, Dear Reader?
How do you organize your hobbies?