Yearly, the enjoyment of vacation adorning is shortly adopted by a not-so-joyful actuality: packing up all the pieces when the season ends. This yr, we’re pondering forward—however don’t be concerned, we’re not suggesting you pack up your vacation spirit early. That mentioned, there’s a finest technique to retailer all the pieces for subsequent yr, and now’s a good time to replenish on the storage necessities earlier than the vacation rush (or worse, they promote out).
We turned to Ashley Murphy, co-founder and CEO of NEAT Technique, and Marissa Hagmeyer, co-founder and COO, for his or her knowledgeable recommendation on storing ornaments to verify they keep in good situation for the following vacation season. From selecting the very best bins to labeling like a professional, their suggestions will assist guarantee even your most delicate decorations keep secure and are simple to unpack for subsequent yr. Plus, with slightly planning now, you’ll be able to deal with extra than simply ornaments—assume wreaths, garlands, and even string lights—with ease.
Categorize Ornaments By Sort
First issues first: Ashley recommends sorting ornaments into particular classes. “Classes might embrace heirloom, selfmade, children’, fragile, and non-fragile ornaments,” she instructed. Non-fragile ornaments (akin to felt ones) may be saved in material packing containers, whereas delicate items ought to be stored in sturdy plastic containers which can be water-safe and may be safely stacked.
Shield Fragile Items
In relation to fragile ornaments, merely tossing them in a field received’t minimize it. “Bubble wrap and packing paper are nice, low price choices,” Ashley mentioned. Although, she finally suggests investing in decoration storage trays with dividers. These trays not solely safeguard your delicate items, but additionally make it faster and simpler to entry them subsequent yr.
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Field ’Em Up
Given the highly-breakable nature of most ornaments, they need to go in a closed container, and Marissa recommends contemplating the place you’ll be storing your ornaments earlier than making your choice. “In the event that they’ll be stored in an attic or storage, you’ll wish to choose a plastic bin with a safe lid to stop mud, moisture, and critters from damaging your decor all year long,” she suggested. (We could also be biased, however we love the Like-It Stackable Storage Containers.)
For indoor storage, particularly in the event you’re quick on area, Marissa instructed choosing zippered material packing containers. They’re light-weight, compact, and straightforward to maneuver.
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Don’t Neglect to Label
Marissa emphasised the significance of clearly labeling your whole storage containers so you may shortly establish their contents at a look. “I take advantage of this Clean Label Set which may be written on with paint or chalk marker and removes clear with no tearing or residue, in case it is advisable to replace the labels sooner or later,” she mentioned. Correct labeling not solely saves time, but additionally ensures your ornaments keep organized yr after yr.
We wish to know: What are your vacation storage suggestions & tips?
