Basket Case

I promise I'll post Christmas pictures once I've had a chance to rummage through

the thousands I've taken over the last few days. 

4 memory cards full!

In the meantime, I'm gearing up for some

serious organizing in the next couple of weeks.

I've been dying to find a solution to our paperwork piles. 

While shopping at TJ Maxx over Christmas break, I came across this

wire hanging basket organizer. ($19.99) 

It really reminds me a lot of THESE from Ballard.

I don't know what it is really intended for since it was stocked in

the garden section, but it seemed to be a good size

for storing mass amounts of mail (at least for now).



I hung it in the pantry out of sight and off the desk. 
A magnetic clip holds coupons that I can access easily.




I grouped all our statements, bills and paperwork into three sections.
'File'
'Open' and 'Pay' 

 At least for now, this seems to be a great alternative to the stacks that keep piling up on the
desk in the kitchen and I kind of enjoy the industrial look. 

Anyone have any good ideas for organizing paperwork?  I'm all ears!