Your Pampered Chef Home Office!!

[ddcook]

OrganizerHas anyone heard from Pamperedbecky, and her visit from the organizer? I hope we haven't heard or seen the results because she's in an organizing frenzy...

This string has gotten me excited to get organized too. I started at the beginning of the year with a rolling Elfa rack (LOVE Container Store!), and it has my catalogs, invites, pens, SB, prizes, etc in it. Very handy! But the rest of the 'office' which is in an armoir, is SO unorgainized, and has now spread to the dining room table, and wine rack.

I can't remember who mentioned their binder that holds all the fliers and inserts for host packets, but I did the same, except they're in a folder right now. After spending too much time prepping for two back to back weekends of shows, I panicked and spent too much time prepping. So I printed up non-dated items. I do like Jilly Sue's idea of keeping everything on her computer, and I do have a folder just for cooking and catalog shows, with all fliers in there too. Just being able to grab and go is easier for me. Having watched a few Clean Sweeps, I'm beginning to think I'm a "visual person". Now, if I could just organize all this excess visual stuff.....

Hey Kim, maybe we can go in together on a professional organizer... A two for one discount, maybe.

Carolyn, I'm so impressed with how hard you worked and how well your office turned out. Keep up the good work!

Ok, I need to get back to going through a pile of papers !

Darcy

 

[chefsara]

I had mine in my dining room, but it is the first room coming into the house. Not a good impression! I have the coated wire shelves from Wal-Mart and all the products are on them. I have a 2 drawer file cabinet next to my roll-top desk/hutch. It seemed like I had such cramped space and the area always looked cluttered. So with company coming over Easter weekend I moved everything up to a spare bedroom. However, now I have to make 10 trips upstairs to get tools to use. I am afraid if I reorganize my kitchen and put all my tools away, when I go to a show, I will forget the tools that I need. Need to make a list of all tools for each recipe and then make sure I have my bag packed ahead of time and hope that I don't forget anything I guess. The very organized space of Jillysue sounds wonderful. I would like to have a designated space of my own for my TPC on the ground level of my old farm house. But there isn't space. so...

 

[chefjeanine]

Need to make a list of all tools for each recipe and then make sure I have my bag packed ahead of time and hope that I don't forget anything I guess.

Sara,

I've done this from the start. I have a spiral notebook with the name of the recipe (and the cookbook ) at the top of the page and then I go through the recipe and list the tools that I will need. This can help you increase your sales as you look at the tools you have that can be used instead of the ones listed in the book. Use the most expensive tools when you are able. When you are pulling out an older recipe (after a catalog change or two) be sure to see what new tools can be used in the place of the old (or discontinued)tools.

 

[PamperedK]

Does anyone know where I can get a free-standing single shelf to go on top of my file cabinet? I want something that doesn't have a bottom so I can put my printer under it. It would have to be about a foot high and 18 inches wide. Any ideas? Any creative ideas that would be cheap?? =D

 

[Chef Endora]

Its been sometime since I visited this thread but I do need to get organized.

Is it, or maybe this could be a workshop at conference....calling Jilleysue..

I really need an intervention & my DD is threatening to submit me to Clean Sweep.

PC should arrange for a professional discount for us with a national organizatoon company...like the FedEx/Kinko's

That quote about deep down inside I'm really an organized person....etc.
is so me! I copied it onto a magnet & put it on the fridge in hopes my DH will finally get it!

 

[dannyzmom]

I have been struggling to maintain the "perfect" desk I created a few months back - but I have to say...it ,ay not be perfect but it is SO much better than it had been. It's been easier to maintin it than it was to dig my way out of the bmess back them. Get your ooffice to a decent condition then just attempt to maintin it

 

[dannyzmom]

Does anyone know where I can get a free-standing single shelf to go on top of my file cabinet? I want something that doesn't have a bottom so I can put my printer under it. It would have to be about a foot high and 18 inches wide.

Any ideas? Any creative ideas that would be cheap?? =D

Try offic emax/office depot/staples

 

[luvs2cook]

Have you tried to go to Home Depot or Lowes??? Perhaps, Target??

 

[PamperedK]

I can't find anything. =( I went to 5 different stores today. I'm just going to get my dad to make one for me. it won't be pretty but it'll work!

 

[lsm72]

I have an office but it's not ready for primetime just yet. It's quite a mess. In terms of PC, I have a small plastic file bin for my catalogues, order forms, and other marketing materials. All of my PC products are, of course, in my kitchen being used. I have a feeling that once business picks up I'll need more space. We'll see (that would actually be a good thing). So for now, I don't have a photo to share but will share it once I have one. By the way, the walls in my office are painted a very nice yellow. Your baby is adorable too!

 

[Paula R. Lewis]

Hi, everyone! I'm fairly new to this group, and just spent the last hour and a half reading this entire thread...how inspiring!
I have to agree, JilleySue should teach classes on PC offices!! lol
I wish I could find a sorter for the Nancy's Artwork postcards, similar to the ones we can now buy for large pieces of paper, only sized smaller for postcards....make sense?
JilleySue, I was wondering if you would be willing to post a "master list" of all of the things you have labeled. I thought it would be something that those who are just starting to organize might find helpful. You know, all those different "categories", etc.

Thanks, everyone, for letting me join in! I am really enjoying the posts, and hope to learn and maybe even contribute!!

 

[PamperedK]

Hi, everyone! I'm fairly new to this group, and just spent the last hour and a half reading this entire thread...how inspiring!
I have to agree, JilleySue should teach classes on PC offices!! lol
I wish I could find a sorter for the Nancy's Artwork postcards, similar to the ones we can now buy for large pieces of paper, only sized smaller for postcards....make sense?
JilleySue, I was wondering if you would be willing to post a "master list" of all of the things you have labeled. I thought it would be something that those who are just starting to organize might find helpful. You know, all those different "categories", etc.

Thanks, everyone, for letting me join in! I am really enjoying the posts, and hope to learn and maybe even contribute!!

I found a box at Wal-Mart that would be perfect for Nancy's postcards. They fit a 1/2 of a piece of 8X11 paper so they're great for my home-made draw slips. I think it was $6 (Canadian) and it's very cute and locks shut with a handle on top.

 

[Paula R. Lewis]

Thanks, but what I really want is a wall unit. It would be like a bunch of individual "shelves", like a paper sorter would be. Or, like they use in offices for sorting mail. Only smaller, sized for postcards. Make sense?

Paula

 

[SummerG]

Ok, so I read this whole thread over the past 2 days while I was at work and really enjoyed reading about everyones ideas, seeing pictures, etc. So I decided I would start organizing some when I came home today.

Let me start off by saying that I am the worlds best consultant. You know why? Because about half the time I misplace peoples checks.

I had a tote bag in my trunk for the past several months so I thought I would start with that. To make a long story short, I found the following in the bag:
$149.46 of receipts to get reimbursed for
$353.10 of customers checks
$109.90 of customers cash payments

Yes, you read right! That's a whopping $612.46! OMG! And that's not all! I had a catalog party last year in like June or something and the hostess never paid me for her and her mom's orders. Not entirely her fault because I never mailed her the receipts. But it was just over $150 for the 2 orders! Lol!

Good grief! What else am I going to find?

 

[dannyzmom]

Ok, so I read this whole thread over the past 2 days while I was at work and really enjoyed reading about everyones ideas, seeing pictures, etc. So I decided I would start organizing some when I came home today.

Let me start off by saying that I am the worlds best consultant. You know why? Because about half the time I misplace peoples checks.

I had a tote bag in my trunk for the past several months so I thought I would start with that. To make a long story short, I found the following in the bag:
$149.46 of receipts to get reimbursed for
$353.10 of customers checks
$109.90 of customers cash payments

Yes, you read right! That's a whopping $612.46! OMG! And that's not all! I had a catalog party last year in like June or something and the hostess never paid me for her and her mom's orders. Not entirely her fault because I never mailed her the receipts. But it was just over $150 for the 2 orders! Lol!

Good grief! What else am I going to find?

HOLY CRAP Summer!!!
CASH THOSE CHECKSSSSS!!!!

 

[SummerG]

HOLY CRAP Summer!!!
CASH THOSE CHECKSSSSS!!!!

You know what's really sad? I'm an employee benefits specialist for a BANK! The lobby is right below me ALL day long!

Hanging my head in shame...

 

[ChltNCRenee]

OMG...i would be going crazy if Ii wrote you a check and it took months to cash it... hahaha... that happened to me one year I bought GS cookies and my check didnt get cashed for like 3 months... NUTS NUTS... hahaha
Well either way i am glad you found them...

 

[SummerG]

OMG...i would be going crazy if Ii wrote you a check and it took months to cash it... hahaha... that happened to me one year I bought GS cookies and my check didnt get cashed for like 3 months... NUTS NUTS... hahaha
Well either way i am glad you found them...

Yep...it drove my best customer (also my co-worker) so crazy that she she stopped giving me checks and only gives me cash or money orders now.

Goodness...these checks are from April 2006 and 1 is from October 2006.

 

[dannyzmom]

You know what's really sad? I'm an employee benefits specialist for a BANK! The lobby is right below me ALL day long!

Hanging my head in shame...

Oh you are NOT!!!!

 

[SummerG]

Ok, here's my room as it is right now. I was VERY tempted to clean up before I took the pictures. I do have more stuff than normal out on the tables right now because I'm posting up some of my stamps for sale on another BB. I'm a consultant for a scrapbooking and stamping company as well. Yes...those customers get "free" stuff too...

Oh, there's a picture of the infamous bag that held that $$ for sooo long...There were also 7 gift cards in there to various stores. I cringe when people give me gift cards...

Sigh...I couldn't figure out how to add the pictures. I tried the Manage Attachments a few times. See is this link works...
http://s183.photobucket.com/albums/x272/sgalarpe/

 

[SummerG]

Oh you are NOT!!!!

Yes, it's true. Isn't that terrible?

 

[cmdtrgd]

Thanks, but what I really want is a wall unit. It would be like a bunch of individual "shelves", like a paper sorter would be. Or, like they use in offices for sorting mail. Only smaller, sized for postcards. Make sense?

Paula

I haven't read to the last of this thread, but I thought I would put my idea in...which has probably been said...oh well...anyhoo, I use CHEAP over the door shoe hangers with see-through plastic for the postcards. That way I can see them and see how many I have left at the same time. I am in the process of putting two back to back and somehow attaching them to a piece of wood that is attached to a drawer slide out that is attached to my wall. I will post a pic if I ever get it done. I have this great space between some cabinets and the wall which would be perfect to slide these in and out of.

 

[dannyzmom]

Your office looks pretty dang neat!!
A tip for your gift cards...get a plasticy coupon organizer. It's about the size of a wallet and it has tabs - usually about 12-13 tabs. I mark each one alphabetically "A/B" "C/D" "E/F" etc...and I file my gift cards (I have TONS because I earn them on the point earning sites plus my family is big on giving gift cards for holidays)...so I have Gap under G, Old Navy under O, WalMart under W, Staples under S, etc. I keep it in my purse so when I am shopping my gift cards are right there at my fingertips!

 

[micocina]

Ladies,
I am overwhelmed with paper and my office looks as if a semi]truck drove right through it! I need filing tips... please! I have a desk with a filing cabinet attached, plus I also have two 2-drawer filing cabinets (letter and legal size) and I have been struggling to organize them.

What filing system do you have for PC, family, and personal stuff?

Please Help!!!

 

[VeronicaW]

OrganizingThis business has really helped me get things done in an organized manner, as well as my household. Of course, it's always a work in progress, but there it is -progress!

I've found a lot of helpful tools at Office Max or Office Depot and well as Walmart or Target.

I use magazine holders for the catty's and Host Packets.
Tiered brochure / literature holders - flyers, trifolded leaflets, Holiday catty's, Monthly Specials, Outside Order Forms, Door Prize Slips, etc.
Horazontal / stackable sorters -(top -down) Bridal / FR; Opp.; Cooking Show; Cat. Show; Receipts.

These are just a few of my favorite things! :sing: Oh, sorry!

I also have an accordian file for Recipe cards -pile #4 at checkout! I used the rub-on scrapbooking lettering, on the front -RECIPES, on an angle; and on the back -YUMMO, again on an angle. It's pink and black -fun!

I definately love sharing and receiving tips on here! I really want to streamline my business and especially my office space!

 

[dannyzmom]

This business has really helped me get things done in an organized manner, as well as my household. Of course, it's always a work in progress, but there it is -progress!

I've found a lot of helpful tools at Office Max or Office Depot and well as Walmart or Target.

I use magazine holders for the catty's and Host Packets.
Tiered brochure / literature holders - flyers, trifolded leaflets, Holiday catty's, Monthly Specials, Outside Order Forms, Door Prize Slips, etc.
Horazontal / stackable sorters -(top -down) Bridal / FR; Opp.; Cooking Show; Cat. Show; Receipts.

These are just a few of my favorite things! :sing: Oh, sorry!

I also have an accordian file for Recipe cards -pile #4 at checkout! I used the rub-on scrapbooking lettering, on the front -RECIPES, on an angle; and on the back -YUMMO, again on an angle. It's pink and black -fun!

I definately love sharing and receiving tips on here! I really want to streamline my business and especially my office space!

Pictures please!!

 

[ragschef]

Sounds like we all have the same office!! One thing that I have done that I really like is that I have my first apron (the khaki one!) hanging on the wall. I have all my pins and conference badges from the past 8 years on it. It is a neat conversation piece (when my office is clean I let people in <<ha ha>>).

One of my New Year's resolutions is to make a "dream board" to put above my desk. Covering it with pics of my dream house, favorite vacation spot (leaving room of course for a pic of the next trip incentive), everything I hope and dream for my business and family this year. I've always heard of how powerful visualizing your dreams can be, this year I am doing it!!

Good luck with your new office. One suggestion..you might want to research colors and their effects on your mood...red for energy, blue is calming, etc. Pick colors that will help you create the perfect mood for your business.[/QUOTE]


Do not put red and yellow together!! You'll be eating everything you see! Wendy's, burger King and McDonalds restaurants are in yellow and red because red is energy and yellow is hunger. Just thought I'd throw that in....



My office pictures would consist of about 4 different areas. And each one is a disaster!! Sorry I can'thelp here, but it would only discourage you if you saw my office(s)..
Ya know, maybe we should all post pics of our "offices" to show her waht NOT to do.... ???? hmmm.... getting me thinking....

 

[micocina]

Bumping it up!

Ladies,
I am overwhelmed with paper and my office looks as if a semi]truck drove right through it! I need filing tips... please! I have a desk with a filing cabinet attached, plus I also have two 2-drawer filing cabinets (letter and legal size) and I have been struggling to organize them.

What filing system do you have for PC, family, and personal stuff?

Please Help!!!

Anyone else?

 

[Ann F]

I've learned there are two types of people as far as organizing goes: those who want a clear area and everything filed away and those who are afraid if they can't see it they can't find it.

Evidently I'm the second type!

However, my director had a great class at Conference on organization. I believe I have her notes. Would you like me to post them? (She's a 'filer')

 

[J.Corley]

ABSOLUTELY!!!! Post them!
I have a small work area and I also have a pile issue! But not really a terrible office other than right on the surface of the desk.