tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post3926973798443342640..comments2024-03-24T12:07:55.646-05:00Comments on IHeart Organizing: Reader Space: Toy-Tastic!IHeart Organizinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-64307391111952937102011-01-28T10:00:09.429-06:002011-01-28T10:00:09.429-06:00I love the Expedit bookshelf too! We don't ha...I love the Expedit bookshelf too! We don't have one but it's on the "I wish I had it" list. :) I thought you'd like my post on Kids & Organization (http://www.askannamoseley.com/2011/01/kids-organization.html) because even thought I don't have the Expedit I do have a couple great ways to store toys. :)<br />Thanks for sharing!<br /><br />Anna<br />www.askannamoseley.comAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12727891337618594548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-58927656277450620832011-01-28T01:25:16.604-06:002011-01-28T01:25:16.604-06:00What great timing!! I just spend last night organ...What great timing!! I just spend last night organizing my scrapbooking space as well as the kids' playroom using the Ikea Expedit units!! I have attached my link to the bottom of your post! :-)Ann @ The Scrapbooking Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11333548965735285007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-24002552573631791652011-01-27T10:40:07.526-06:002011-01-27T10:40:07.526-06:00I posted yesterday but wanted to post again to say...I posted yesterday but wanted to post again to say how much I am still excited about these shelves!! I am going to find more unused space in my house to put them!Sharissenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-52528472058966623102011-01-27T05:54:49.930-06:002011-01-27T05:54:49.930-06:00I really enjoying reading posts like this as I hav...I really enjoying reading posts like this as I have a 16 month old and will soon put these ideas into practice. I look forward to all the other readers sharing their toy spaces as well! Thanks!!Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08847447686886527992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-4386103256001132122011-01-26T23:51:44.518-06:002011-01-26T23:51:44.518-06:00A big thank you to everyone for reading! I am se...A big thank you to everyone for reading! I am seriously considering getting another Expedit with a desk after reading all the rave reviews!<br /><br />Ash- I think the owners before me had it for 2 years or so and no yellowing.<br /><br />Bloggin BB- I used Velcro squares to attach labels to wicker baskets and I think that would work for the Strapping Baskets too. You could also try shipping tags that you tie on to the handle of the cube bin (I am sharing a few thrifty label ideas tomorrow!).<br /><br />It felt so freeing to have the toys in the girls' room organized; I was inspired to move on to the their closet for Part 2 of toy organizing.Autumn @ Space for Livinghttp://wecreatespace.blogspot.com/2011/01/edited-toy-overhaul-part-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-10182745891136851302011-01-26T20:07:04.102-06:002011-01-26T20:07:04.102-06:00Love the Ikea Expedit and YOU gave me the idea! :)...Love the Ikea Expedit and YOU gave me the idea! :) We have a 2x4 in our LR. Baskets from the Land of Nod, the Strapping Baskets. The cube bin sits just right, fills up most of the space and the shelf basket is nice for a smaller basket. I'd be curious if anyone has made labels for these baskets and how they attached them to the baskets.Bloggin BBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15557060858058543988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-88773076211787706412011-01-26T19:57:53.345-06:002011-01-26T19:57:53.345-06:00I just did this on a smaller scale in my daughter&...I just did this on a smaller scale in my daughter's bedroom closet. Just 8 cubes and I found some great baskets at the dollar store!! It looks so, so, so much better!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-88762955771471227312011-01-26T17:13:23.765-06:002011-01-26T17:13:23.765-06:00WELL...if big people's toys count then I'm...WELL...if big people's toys count then I'm in like Flynn! My studio desk is made up of three of these fantastic bookcases. It even impressed the editors of STUDIOS magazine as they featured my studio in their Cloth, Paper, Scissors STUDIOS Winter 2010 edition. I'm still pinching myself ;) <br />http://con-tain-it.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/06/where-bloggers-create-ii-pink-saturday.html#tpRobertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16493412205283777117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-49463533262149698492011-01-26T17:08:04.548-06:002011-01-26T17:08:04.548-06:00We stuff those shelves in every room we can. Love ...We stuff those shelves in every room we can. Love is not a strong enough word! Our Ikea is 4 hours away from us in Cedar Rapids IA, so my husband & I make daytrips, (yes there & back in one day!) Just to shop. Because Iowans are not as crazy as we are, there's never any on Craigslist. We're heading back in a couple weeks & I picking up our 1st white one. (Or two)<br />Questions: does the white start to yellow over time?Ashnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-44744170342154221572011-01-26T15:52:05.450-06:002011-01-26T15:52:05.450-06:00I love expedit shelves! We have the smaller set th...I love expedit shelves! We have the smaller set that connects to a desk. It's such an easy way to keep up with all things needed for an office area. With baskets and magazine holders, it actually looks very nice!Katelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00613099816428314818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-76865458732239371952011-01-26T15:17:25.516-06:002011-01-26T15:17:25.516-06:00This post is so timely because we are headed to IK...This post is so timely because we are headed to IKEA this weekend to buy furniture for my daughter's room to help her stay organized. So looking forward to see a clean and organized room. Thanks for the inspiration.imanewbierunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00456631362988513875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-63081613700260745832011-01-26T14:26:00.829-06:002011-01-26T14:26:00.829-06:00Love Expedit bookshelves, they were a life saver i...Love Expedit bookshelves, they were a life saver in my livingroom. I wrote a quick post so you could see.<br /><br />http://designedbychance.blogspot.com/2011/01/expedit-booksheves.htmlDesigned by Chancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06887441052968140182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-53638015760003830112011-01-26T13:30:50.985-06:002011-01-26T13:30:50.985-06:00I shamelessly copied the IKEA look from Jen as wel...I shamelessly copied the IKEA look from Jen as well. I have one 4x4 and one 2x4 shelf, and it is awesome. perfectly fits my rubbermaid bins. <br /><br />I have the black-brown finish, and it's very dark, more black than brown. Be prepared to dust, it shows up fast.<br /><br />http://bradbergrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/07/basement-redux.html<br /><br />Thanks for the inspiration Jenny, you are awesome.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284542068599289410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-22659137647871420542011-01-26T12:11:16.751-06:002011-01-26T12:11:16.751-06:00We have it and LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! I bought red an...We have it and LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! I bought red and blue bins to fit perfectly in there (on sale and with a gift card from the Land of Nod). I made labels for the bins (we have 4 bins) for the cars, tools, blocks and balls. The other shelves we leave open to "see" toys. It is the best storage ever! <br />Happily the previous owners could not get it up the stairs in the basement so they left it for us!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06885382618419273708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-19878942367938514892011-01-26T11:56:34.850-06:002011-01-26T11:56:34.850-06:00With the amount of toys my husband has I'll pr...With the amount of toys my husband has I'll probably end up needing to do this! =)<br /><br />xoXOXo<br />Jenn @ <a href="http://peasandcrayons.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Peas and Crayons</a>Jenn @ Peas and Crayonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14502661336533003529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-20761292986449671212011-01-26T11:36:41.676-06:002011-01-26T11:36:41.676-06:00WOW! What an AMAZING transformation!
I get your g...WOW! What an AMAZING transformation!<br />I get your girls are in heaven!<br />Doesn't it always feel SO good to get organized????<br />Fabulous job!The Teacher's Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01965255490271817426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-89158452472218079332011-01-26T11:23:14.730-06:002011-01-26T11:23:14.730-06:00I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE Ikea's expedit she...I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE Ikea's expedit shelving. I check Craigslist frequenty for the Expedit models. I do have an Ikea less than 30 minutes away but don't like spending the money & a LOT of time assembling the bookshelf. <br /><br />Jen, I remember asking you about the clear bins you have I think for your boys legos that fit perfectly in the Expedit shelving. I think it's in their room and I found it!! It's at Target in their "RE" section. I bought one to try it and see, I need to go back for more!! <br /><br />Rachel- We purchased a home about 8 months ago and turned our formal living room into a home office since we are more of a casual family. We got the black/brown with the desk. Hopefully you can see the picture here: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/smy0850/Encantada/DSC_0667.jpg<br /><br />I plan on purshasing a white one the same size to put in the closet of the kids game room. Right now it looks like this & I am not utlizing all of the space like I should be: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/smy0850/Encantada/DSC_0712.jpgSharissenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-26640499711171664032011-01-26T10:58:45.882-06:002011-01-26T10:58:45.882-06:00This stuff always makes me so sad that the closest...This stuff always makes me so sad that the closest Ikea is a 4 hour drive. I thought I would order that tall, skinny shelving unit that you have in your bathroom and found out it would cost me FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS to have it delivered. I definitely do NOT heart that!Lisahttp://seriouslytake2.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-1073607565402972902011-01-26T10:57:58.326-06:002011-01-26T10:57:58.326-06:00Expedit is in white, a dark black/brown color and ...Expedit is in white, a dark black/brown color and a light woodlike color.<br /><br />EXPEDIT shelves transformed our crazy playroom. We have the 8 cubbie hole size and instead of using it like a bookshelf (our 2yr old is a climber) we put them down on the floor (4 wide, 2 high). We have two lined up along the side of the playroom. If you squint it looks like custom low shelving. The kids love them and everything is within their reach.<br /><br />And the units work when they are little, stacked upright when they get bigger and we may even end up getting the desks so they can do homework on them one day.<br /><br />We also just got a lack small coffee table that perfectly fits the girl's playhouse/castle with target itso bins underneath to store the many accessories.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17082973951256983788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-8921325530576668062011-01-26T10:38:56.859-06:002011-01-26T10:38:56.859-06:00We have been planning to get an Expedit for our (a...We have been planning to get an Expedit for our (adult) books. :) Does anyone have any of the other finishes other than white? We rent and can't paint our office where it's going to go. It's currently white so I thought the black/brown might look better. Thanks!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12627759807083290545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-35685306423947271592011-01-26T10:37:47.832-06:002011-01-26T10:37:47.832-06:00I have an Expedit, but it's the smaller one th...I have an Expedit, but it's the smaller one that attaches to a desk. I love it for our Home Office. And it has lots of storage since I bought a bunch of baskets & bins & magazine holders for it when I bought the Expedit and desk at Ikea. I love Ikea.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing this because down the road, when we have kids, something like this will come in handy somewhere in our home. ;)Jen @ The Decor Scenehttp://www.thedecorscene.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-54606837029012716112011-01-26T10:31:55.961-06:002011-01-26T10:31:55.961-06:00Love this! I have an IKEA minutes from my home, wh...Love this! I have an IKEA minutes from my home, which is great for window shopping...but not for the wallet ;) Will check out Craigslist for an Expedit for OUR playroom!Dorothy-Life With Boyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699859607138279117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-42706361649679776512011-01-26T10:29:22.023-06:002011-01-26T10:29:22.023-06:00We use our expedit for our clothes! Hubby hates dr...We use our expedit for our clothes! Hubby hates drawers and they just make a mess. This is what works for us: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=511414091255&set=a.511242584955.2022523.135400638#!/photo.php?fbid=520380512475&set=a.511242584955.2022523.135400638&pid=30970856&id=135400638Paulanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-42931706463379973572011-01-26T10:08:29.641-06:002011-01-26T10:08:29.641-06:00I want one of those shelves so bad... but ikea is ...I want one of those shelves so bad... but ikea is 2 hrs away. I didnt even think about looking on craigs list. Thanks for the tip!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13733684501969264265noreply@blogger.com