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		ARTICLE Catalogs: Organizing Products By Mail You don’t live near The Container Store? No time to browse the stores to find useful organizing products? That’s OK—just walk to your mailbox! Before internet shopping became the rage, those who could not get to a store, would shop by catalog. Despite their internet presence, most companies continue to deliver enticing, full-color catalogs right to your doorstep. Besides shopping on the internet and in brick and mortar stores, professional organizers rely on catalogs to keep them up to date on the latest and greatest innovations in organizing one’s home and office. Sometimes inspiration for a closet re-design or a solution to countertop clutter is discovered with the turn of a page. I’d like to share with you some of my preferred catalogs—the ones that I file on my shelf for reference (and not in the ‘circular file’). There are too many catalogs to list--these below are just the tip of the iceberg... Lillian Vernon Lillian Vernon is one of America's most accomplished and well-known leaders in the direct-mail catalog industry. As a housewife in 1951, she started a mail order business in her small apartment using her kitchen table as her office. In 1956, Lillian published her first 16-page black and white catalog. Organizing products can be found for areas such as Office, Travel, Photos, Jewelry, Bed/Bath, Kitchen/Pantry, Closets/Drawers, Kids, and Electronics. To obtain a catalog, call 1-800-901-9402. www.lillianvernon.com Improvements: Quick and Clever Problem-Solvers Improvements has thousands of innovative and unique products that enhance the look, organization, and function of a home. Each page is chock full of ideas and products that solve organizing challenges as well as other household dilemmas. For a low annual membership fee, join the Improvements Plus Buyer’s Club which offers members free delivery, coupons, discounts, priority customer service and more. To obtain a catalog, call 1-800-642-2112. www.improvementscatalog.com Exposures From their catalog: “ Exposures offers the ultimate in stylish ways to organize, document, and keepsake a lifetime of precious photographs and mementos. From space-saving towers and storage boxes to gallery-style frames, everything offered is backed by years of archival experienceassuring the memories stored today will live to be heirlooms.” Exposures uses acid-free materials to ensure safe storage of photos and memorabilia. Many items can be personalized and gift items are offered as well. To obtain a catalog, call 1-800-222-4947. www.exposuresonline.com Solutions Catalog For almost 20 years, Solutions® has been known for their slogan, "Products that make life easier".™ They help their customer find the right product to help solve the challenges of everyday life. They have unique products that will save you time and organize your home. Find organizing products under the headings of: Kitchen & Dining, Bed & Bath, Garage & Auto, and Travel. To obtain a catalog, call 1-800-342-9988. www.solutionscatalog.com Now that you have all of these catalogs, what should you do with them? Some tips on catalog management... • If you receive a catalog and do not see anything of interest, toss it into your recycle pile immediately. • If you receive a catalog and see an item of interest to you or as a gift, rip out the page it is located on. Rip off the back cover. This is where you will often find a code number or customer ID number. Staple the item page(s) and the back cover together—that’s all the information you need for making a purchase. • Create a specific place in your home to keep a folder labeled ‘To Buy’ or ‘To Order From Catalog.’ Place above papers in the folder until you wish to place your order. Happy Catalog Shopping! top of page *Browse the Article Archive for Organized Artistry's time, money, and sanity-saving tips and ideas...
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