creative space

Use boxes and trays to keep things neat. Designer Betsy Burnham's studio stays organized via shelves full of white boxes and a series of functional trayscapes.

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. Boxes and jars. Something I learned a while ago is that I work more quickly if my tools and supplies are organized and readily available. Before, I would throw stuff into one big box. Now I separate things out into smaller boxes that I label and store on my shelves.

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. Look at craft supplies — even if you are not a crafter. Just because you're not working on a project doesn't mean you should miss out on all of those luscious colors, patterns and textures in the aisles of your local arts and crafts store. No awesome crafts stores near you? Hop online and explore the world of crafty blogs instead.

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1. Attend a local design event. From holiday home tours to interior design showcases, festivals, walking tours, lectures and more, there is sure to be something worth checking out this season. Pick one that looks interesting and invite a design-loving friend to go along.

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