Desk Organization Update!

So, let's just start with "I thought I was going to have a lot more time this month!" However, I was able to get some BIG CHANGES to my desk, even though it's far from complete.

The biggest changes came in an increase in space in my home. I now have my art "studio" in my bedroom, freeing up my desk for more academic pursuits, and (gasp) displaying of the photos of family and friends that I've been meaning to put up. I was also able to bring out my DVDs, which have somehow multiplied in spite of my greatest efforts. I was also excited that I could move my repurposing things into a spot in my room as well. This clears a tremendous weight from my desk!

Check out the top of the hutch? HUGE DIFFERENCE!

The bottom, not AS much of a difference, though there are some good changes.

I'm not posting a photo of the bottom of the desk because it's still a disaster zone! 

Normally, I would take a moment to promote another blog (in this case, having to do with organization), however.... I'm sure it's pretty clear that I haven't really been researching organization...

What? -sheepish look-

What I HAVE been researching, you might ask?

Herbal holistic information, how to make my own beauty care products, and other awesome home created things that I might be able to use to start a bartering system! Yay! 

I know, I know, "bartering system, M? Isn't that called money?" Yeah, yeah, so call me a little nutty, but if I can save money by trading stuff I already make for stuff that I would normally buy, wouldn't that be awesome? Am I the only one who's totally geeked out about this? C'mon guys! This is cool!

So, I have been looking at my favorite growing online herbal company, http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/ and I'm eagerly awaiting my new, awesome, incense supplies! Check out their blog here! They're a company who specializes in lowering their footprint on the planet, AND providing high quality organic and non-organic herbs for folks just like me and my mom.

Okay, enough about my favorite herbal company. Let me share with you the newest recipe I came across for spoiling oneself in the bath. :)

Posted by Be Beautiful (another pretty awesome blog in the 'sphere), I bring you, DIY Lavender and Chamomile Bath Melts.

And if you're allergic to either ingredient, or just need some change, Be Beautiful points out,

"Feel free to adapt this recipe to suit your own personal preference and tastes. Other great combinations include lemon and orange with grated lemon zest or shredded rose petals and geranium essential oil."

I'm excited to give it a shot. If you beat me to it, feel free to leave me a comment on how they turn out. Any tips and tricks as well.

Well, that's all I have for now. Off to work. Hi-Ho!

-Me