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- http://www.flickr.com/photos/keylime/4278416/
- http://www.flickr.com/photos/gulicks/6114709/ - Ethiopian Orthodox man in saffron robe
- http://www.flickr.com/photos/gulicks/6115557/ - Another, and more pilgrims - maybe these are redundant though
- http://www.flickr.com/photos/gulicks/6115556/ - Ethiopian Orthodox woman
- http://www.flickr.com/photos/gulicks/5858446/in/set-121223/ - Ethiopian priest with cross
- http://www.flickr.com/photos/gulicks/4811972/in/set-121223/ - St. George's day pilgrimage
- http://www.flickr.com/photos/gulicks/4811954/in/set-121223/ - more
- http://flickr.com/photos/jimforest/ - Jim Forest seems to be offering some nice creative common images (icons, liturgies). Joe 2006-07-06
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- St. Michael's Church in Sitka
- another - both worth archiving here
- Other images of Sitka that come up when searching for "Greek church"
From Christian Theological Seminary's Image Library
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From the Library of Congress
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Monday, May 14, 2012
47 Quick Tip: Basket By The Stairs
Our entry is itty bitty, the stairs are right inside the door and we have a ledge wall dividing the stairs and the living area.
Because our home is split into two living areas {a kitchen, living room, bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs, and a family room, studio, laundry room, playroom, bathroom and bedroom downstairs}, we find ourselves piling things at the top and bottom of the stairs to be transferred from level to level. For example, the kiddos may bring a toy up from the playroom when called for dinner. Or we get home from grocery shopping and have some items that need to be put away downstairs. Or, we just use something that typically lives downstairs, while we are upstairs. It happens so frequently. And so does this...
The ledge naturally becomes a clutter collector. Just a heaping mess of items that need to go downstairs. And it's the first thing one would see when walking into the home.
The solution for us was simple, I just snagged a basket to keep around the corner from the stairs {not in front of the stairs or on the stairs for safety reasons}, and now the items can be tossed inside.
I placed one on each level, since we occasionally need to bring things upstairs as well. Now, it's easier to carry things up and down in one trip, I can simply use the basket to tote from room to room to put away all the belongings {or have the kids help}, and there is less clutter right when you enter the abode.
The best part is the baskets are small enough that if we have unexpected visitors, oh well, it's better than piles on the ledge. And if we are doing a quick clean up for a dinner with friends, then the baskets easily tuck away in a nearby closet.
I know we could just be really disciplined and put all of the items away right away and get a good workout by going up and down the stairs multiple times a day, but this is naturally what has been happening... In the spirit of keeping things real.
Anyone else been doing this or something similar and loving it?
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Hi Jen, great tip! I wasn't doing this at my house and our stairs are ALWAYS full of clutter. Half the time I walk by everything without picking it up so I've been trying to be better about remembering to bring at least one thing up or down. Consolidating things into a basket will def make life easier (and will look prettier)!
ReplyDelete- LaurabethMay 14, 2012 at 12:38 PM
We had a similar trouble with stair piles visible from the front door. We now use a stair-shaped basket, which sits right on the step. I was finding it tricky to get one with the right dimensions from my usual online sources, when I spied a lined Longaberger stair basket at Goodwill for a steal. When I brought it home I was jazzed to find it fit perfectly! With the blue-and-white floral fabric lining, and a clear plastic insert to keep things from falling through the cracks, it even looks pretty too. Now if only I can find one for the basement steps...
ReplyDelete Jen, I read your blog religiously! I was wondering if you could tell me where that basket is from? I've been looking for a sturdy wire basket like that. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWe do this too. My stairway turns, so a couple of steps up there is a landing, with room for a fairly big wicker basket. You can't see what's inside, so everything looks nice and neat.
And that's the problem. :-) We NEVER empty it. I've finally learned that when I can't find something, the basket should be one of the first places to look--too many instances of searching high & low for a library book, or whatever, only to find it in there. I am trying to cultivate the habit of regularly purging it, but I always forget. Maybe an open wire basket like yours would motivate me to empty it more often.I live on a one story now but before we moved I did this. Now I continue something similar when I clean. I will carry a bin around with me to each room and pile stuff that goes to other rooms into it. As I make my way around the house stuff gets put away and more stuff gets put in, and so on. When I completely finish the last room I usually have a few things left that need to go back to their homes (that i've already cleaned) and it's easy to do that. It also prevents me from constantly stopping to return something to where it belongs.
ReplyDeleteWe do this also. Only, we have a basket/bin in each room. So instead of clutter all over the place that needs to be put away, it all ends up in the basket. So once or twice a week, I put away whatever has accumulated in the baskets. But until I can get to it, it really keeps the house looking in order which is great for drop-ins!
ReplyDeleteDid you ever see the comedian (a guy whose name escapes me) that talks about the fact that he had no idea his wife meant for the things on the bottom step to go UPSTAIRS? My husband seems oblivious to the idea as well! I would probably need to label the basket (TAKE UPSTAIRS!) for him to get it! A few flashing neon signs wouldn't hurt either. : )
ReplyDeleteLove your blog and all the useful tips you give around the house! I've been looking for some wire baskets - and I LOVE the one you found. Where did you get it and how large is it?
ReplyDeleteRepliesHi Christy!
I found them on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000QGRY3Y/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=iheaorga-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000QGRY3Y
I think they stock a few sizes. Ours is:
8-inch h by 11-7/8-inch w by 13-3/4-inch d
JenOops, I guess we actually have the smaller sized one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000QGLB7Y/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=iheaorga-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000QGLB7Y
Sorry about that!
- AnonymousMay 14, 2012 at 2:06 PM
My family did this when I was growing up. We currently don't have a two story house, but we do have a baskets in our living room and bedroom for when things need to be moved from the front or from the back. I love this system!
ReplyDelete I love this idea and I love your blog. I always think about putting a basket at the stairs but then I just... don't.
Any ideas for a very narrow entrance? We have a long narrow hallway to our stairs, but I'd love to figure out some type of solution for shoes, keys, sunglasses, and a couple of small toys for my infant.RepliesMany of the tall shoe storage cabinets are great for small and narrow spaces since they are using vertical wall space and are quite slim. They come in many sizes and shapes, and with some, you could even use one of the cubbies for toys. I love wall systems as well for papers and keys.
Yes, we do this at our house, too! It makes me feel lazy, but I just don't have it in me to run up and down the stairs EVERY time something needs to go up. ;) I have long narrow basket for each child (I have 3) with little labels on the end (inspired by you) and at the end of the day I ask each child (well, except for the toddler, but she's learning) to empty their basket and bring it back down. It has helped tremendously in reducing the clutter on our first floor! :)
ReplyDelete- AnonymousMay 14, 2012 at 2:56 PM
We had been doing this at my house for a long time - called the Crap Basket. But I always kept the basket on the stairs. My hubby tripped over it the other day & deemed the Crap Basket a safety hazard and removed it. =) THis is a great idea! I'm moving it to the floor ASAP!
ReplyDelete Quick question where is the little desk from? I could definitely use something like that for my laptop! I don't know why but we don't seem to have the clutter at the top or bottom the stairs YET!! I hope I don't regret sharing that! :) Always look forward to your posts!
ReplyDelete- AnonymousMay 14, 2012 at 3:39 PM
My mom did this when I was growing up. But she used a black office-type of trash can - this is way more attractive! Plus having a smaller one is great so it doesn't become a huge chore to empty out the basket once you finally do move it to the other floor.
ReplyDelete We have a 'crap basket' and I love it!! Keeps various things from being stacked various places on/around the stairs and looks so much more appealing to the eye. My main problem is taking the time to put the stuff away and not just leaving it in there for good.. oops!!
ReplyDelete- Antonia, UKMay 14, 2012 at 5:02 PM
I thought I was being super organized when I bought a stair shaped basket, however as someone said earlier it is a tripping hazard. Also, it never gets emptied (or only by me!). On occasion I have searched all over the house for a certain item, only to find it days later lurking at the bottom of the stair basket. So I definitely think a metal basket, where we can see the contents, placed safely at the side of the stairs, is the way for us to go!
ReplyDelete - AnonymousMay 14, 2012 at 6:15 PM
I love your blog! Lately as I was struggling with a house strewn with stuff I found myself thinking about you and betting you are the sort of person who always puts things back as soon as you're done! So I'm truly relieved to see that you aren't and that you have a strategy for it! I like this idea and should seriously adopt this!
ReplyDelete We've done this at our house for years. One way to keep it from becoming a clutter catch-all that has worked for us is to include "Check upstairs/downstairs basket" to our bedtime routines. Each person is responsible for their own items in the basket. That way it doesn't seem so much of a chore.
ReplyDeleteI've been doing something similar for years but without a basket. Because I naturally go up and down the stairs multiple times in a day, I just place the displaced item on the step and carry it up or down on my next trip. Everything gets put away on the same day so there's nothing lingering on the steps. I have down floors of living space and a full basement workshop/laundry room so I get plenty of exercises climbing up and down while putting errant items in their place.
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gitana-thecreativediva.blogspot.comFor sure! I think our entry is smaller. We have had two baskets on the first landing of our staircase for sometime now. LOVE. I toss things in them all the time {kid things that get left behind}. I go through them when they are full. . .and many times things from there get tossed which I love. Great idea so close to the entry.
ReplyDeleteWe have had baskets on our stairs for a couple years and they work great. All our bedrooms are upstairs and the kids toys/knick knacks (as well as a few of ours) piled up everywhere. I found some little baskets at Pier One that had attached covers (almost like hinges, but made of straw). Then the messes are not only in the basket, but out of sight. They really don't get in the way of going up and down the stairs at all and I love that I simply say - "bring up your basket" - it gets emptied and (usually) returned!
ReplyDeleteWe moved from a two story to a one story, and are getting ready to move back to a two story. I can remember all the piles at the top and bottom of the stairs. I, too, finally used baskets. I tried to find one of those shaped for stairs but never could find one. I am hoping to find a couple for our new home we are moving into in a few weeks.
ReplyDeleteHow funny that I was just today thinking of getting a couple baskets to put ON the stairs...pretty ones of course...because I had a little pile on each step. One for my son's room, one of craft stuff, and one of our stuff. Such a good idea and I like to see that it's been implemented by you so that I know it works! :)
ReplyDeleteJust want to say I've really enjoyed your blog. I recently moved back in with my parents and am in the midst of a "extreme makeover" which my mom loves and is very inspired by (and which was inspired by many of your posts!). I just browsed through your amazon store and added a bunch of stuff to my wish list. THANKS!!!
ReplyDelete- Jennifer RamirezMay 15, 2012 at 9:55 AM
Lol! This is just hilarious! Glad to know that we are not alone in this mess. As soon as I saw your picture of your ledge with "junk" on it, I started laughing out loud. We too do this all the time and it drives me nuts. I have been meaning to get a basket to take care of the mess but we are lacking in baskets. All our being used and I never have enough. I debated on even just setting a small cardboard box by the stairs, but I want it to be perfect so I don't do it. Anyway, thanks for this post, it really hit home and inspired me to just go out and buy the freakin basket already :). Thanks!
Jennifer Having recently emptied a small plastic basket where I used to keep newspaper clippings I had not yet managed to file away, this is something that I started doing just recently, just a few days before I read this particular entry you made. I love the idea of having a basket for upstairs and downstairs! I think I will get one more so we can use that. :D Thanks for the idea of how to push things further!
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As we await Friday's much-anticipated report about the February unemployment rate and how many jobs were added to employers' payrolls last month, there are these new bits of economic data to chew over:
-- The Employment and Training Administration says there were 340,000 first-time claims for unemployment insurance last week. That's down from 7,000 the previous week. Claims continue at a pace that's the lowest since first-quarter 2008.
-- Employers announced plans for 55,356 layoffs in February, according to outplacement consultants Challenger, Gray & Christmas. That's up 37 percent from January and 7 percent from February 2012. But the 95,786 layoffs announced so far in 2013 are a 9 percent decline from the same two months a year earlier.
-- American workers' productivity decreased at a 1.9 percent annual rate in fourth-quarter 2012, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports.
As for Friday's report, Reuters says economists expect to hear that "the economy added 160,000 jobs in February, while the unemployment rate held at 7.9 percent."
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