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Organizing With Bulldog and Binder Clips

After Elizabeth posted her binder clip display last week at AT:SF, we started paying attention to clip systems, and we've been finding them everywhere. This entryway shown on Emma's Design Blog uses bulldog clips on hooks to hold boots. Labels clipped to baskets identify items on the top shelf. Links and more below.

Top Image: Sasa Antic via Emma's Design Blog

We found a post on Unclutterer about using binder clips in place of flat files. The idea is that papers are more visible when they're not tucked away, so you have to declutter and deal with them more regularly. Image: No. 2 Task Clips at See Jane Work.

Here's a version of the photo display idea that's so popular it's been circulating the web for 2 years now. Image: Alt Text's Photo Display via Curbly.

Clips, Left to Right:
• Bulldog Clips from Russell and Hazel, $12 for a set
• Acco Small Magnetic Clip, 89 cents at InstaOffice
• Acco Presentation Binder Clips, $2.52 - $3.39 per box
• Sparco Large Binder Clip, $1.99

Comments (16)

Those clips don't leave marks on soft leather?

posted by blackbird on February 26th 2008 at 1:13pm
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Metal clips on leather boots.

NO MORE WIRE HANGERS OR METAL CLIPS:>

posted by luvdecor on February 26th 2008 at 1:16pm
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If you buy your footwear at Ross maybe you wouldn't mind this solution.

posted by anyimage on February 26th 2008 at 1:22pm
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It has been said, but that cannot be good for the boots!

posted by ms on b on February 26th 2008 at 1:27pm
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Just looking at those clips holding up those boots pains me.

Also: I have some bulldog clips sitting in front of me right now, and I don't see how anyone could get them to clip over two boots like that. Unless the leather is paper-thin.

posted by anh-minh on February 26th 2008 at 1:35pm
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just looking at those poor boots made me teary eyed. I love my shoes. obviously this person doesn't.

posted by Allachka3 on February 26th 2008 at 1:43pm
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I like how the clips hold the tags on the baskets

posted by Sonia on February 26th 2008 at 1:52pm
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I was thinking the same thing. This setup must have been strictly for the photo, because they would surely mark the boots!

posted by monstertown on February 26th 2008 at 2:21pm
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I love the wall color and shoe trays!

posted by weezerad79 on February 26th 2008 at 2:26pm
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you saw a similar post on unclutterer.com? UNCLUTTERER.COM!!?!!

how could i have never heard of this site before?! Yippeeeeee!!! thanks for introducing the site to me!

posted by *heather leaf* on February 26th 2008 at 3:25pm
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That post on Unclutterer was written by me! Yay, I'm so proud. (And, I didn't know it was posted yet...clearly, need to catch up with my blog reading!).

posted by Christine (the one in DC) on February 26th 2008 at 4:54pm
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congrats, christine! *high five*

posted by *heather leaf* on February 26th 2008 at 6:07pm
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This is a GREAT idea! Cause God knows my boots get thrown in the corner due to lack of space in my closet!

posted by aliamichele on February 27th 2008 at 4:39am
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I've also seen pants hangers (the ones with felt lining) used for hanging boots. I am not sold on the clip idea for leather boots, either.

posted by robyn on February 27th 2008 at 4:49am
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that grey in the first pic is awesome...any idea what color it is???

posted by Jess2nola on February 27th 2008 at 5:43am
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never mind the damage to the boots -- think of the poor beige coat destined to rub against dirty footwear! this must have been set up just for the picture...

a for effort.

posted by foog on February 27th 2008 at 6:35am
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