I subscribe to and read a lot of great blogs. When I see something I really adore, I "star" it in Google Reader, which basically means to favorite it. But, as helpful and inspiring it is to read a great blog post or article, it just isn't the same as having a physical picture to have and refer to as much as I like. And that is where my inspiration binder comes in.
I keep it really simple, using a 3 ring binder with clear pocket inserts to slide the clippings/pictures in. I liked this idea better than a board; I can add as many clear insert pages as I want!
Not only do I print great pictures/articles/instructions/recipes out that I see online, I am also a magazine JUNKIE. I clip and cut whatever I see and love in my favorite magazines and tuck it away in the binder for future reference. This month, I was lucky enough to receive a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card. I had the pleasure of splurging on way too many magazines, many that I would not normally buy.
As I get warm and comfy with a cup of tea with honey to start reading, I grab a pair of scissors, a pen ...and a notebook to jot down things that I don't necessarily need to clip out.
My binder is broken out into sections for easy reference.
How do you keep up with all of your favorite/inspiring ideas?
xoxo, thanks for reading!
i wish that i was that organized. anything that i want to keep together is online. i do nothing outside of cyberspace
ReplyDeleteWow you are so organized. If I see pictures online i really like, i save them into a folder but the rest is based on mental power.
ReplyDeleteI am such a magazine hoarder too! I been thinking about doing the same thing & organize my fave pages. I cant bear to just throw them all out. Thanks for the idea & inspiration. I'm going to do the same thing before my BF just trashes all my beloved mags!
ReplyDeleteI am such a magazine hoarder too! I been thinking about doing the same thing & organize my fave pages. I cant bear to just throw them all out. Thanks for the idea & inspiration. I'm going to do the same thing before my BF just trashes all my beloved mags!
ReplyDeleteLOL... I keep magazines for years and years to come! I have three binders of tear sheets that I have been keeping and redoing for years. Love this post!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea!
ReplyDeleteI was in the middle of creating a vision board but the binder idea is much more functional! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI knew there was a reason I liked you so much, I do the same thing. I have several of these binders from the years, with crafts, wedding inspiration and recipes!
ReplyDeleteGreat minds think alike!!
wow i never really thought of doing something like this. i mean i have a folder on my desktop for things i find inspirational but i may give this a try. a great way to keep the mind clutter free. love it!
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I have one of these too!!! Good to know I'm not all by myself!! Mine only has fashion photos though. I keep my recipes in an online folder. This is really neat!
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Honestly?
ReplyDeleteYou are just so adorable (and crafty!)
You're like.... a black, extra fashionable, Martha Stewart.
Cute.
Gah! AS IF I needed another reason to adore you!
ReplyDeleteJunkie doesn't even begin to describe my predilection for magazines. It's a dern near illicit, torrid, page-turnin', tearin' love affair. At least once a month you can find me in a Borders or B&N hugging stacks of magazines, spreading them all across a cafe table with a cuppa and a notepad. The library up the street also has lots of amenable nooks and an excellent magazine selection :)
I bind my recipes and file them in the kitchen. I have one inspiration board that's full of things that make me smile, but the rest of my clippings are collaged (inspiration board style) in large sketch books.
I just love wielding a glue stick and slapping hairstyles, swanky rooms, jewels, fashionables and scenic shots all on one page centered around colors or moods or places.
Such fun!
I also keep my inspiration in a binder like 3.5". Most of it is fashion and makeup, categorized by seasons, event or looks I love. I have one section dedicated to vests and one for wide legged pants!! But none of it is as organized as yours.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea Lexy!!! My magazine clippings and inspirational things are everywhere in my house SMH!!!! I need to get it together:-(
ReplyDeleteI am going to get me a binder this weekend. I always see things I want to try I tear them out and then I misplace them and never get to try it. So I am loving this idea.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a good idea!! Thanks...rummaging around for an old binder as we speak!
ReplyDeleteWow...I totally love this idea! I'm a magazine junkie myself and I love collecting articles and inspiration from them. This is a perfect way to stay organized. By the way love the site..I'm a curvy girl myself :-)
ReplyDeleteLOVE THIS!!! :-)
ReplyDeletewhat an amazing idea. I have so many things that can be clipped and save, I love this.
ReplyDeleteOk, so I need to get one it with one of these! love the idea. I'm an organization nut, so I'm surprised I havent thought of this!
ReplyDeleteOMG!! I love your idea. I am a hoarder of magazines myself and at the beginning of every year I go through them all and tear out pages that I love. However I just kept mine in a plastic container. Being that I am in law school, I hardly get to read them and save them all for the weekend and school breaks. I am going to buy a binder this weekend!!
ReplyDeleteBTW!! There is a site called www.maghound.com where I get all my magazines. I get at least 15 per month for under $20!! It is legit because I have been using them for over 2 years now!