Jackie switched her kids from daycare to staying at home with a nanny, but she wanted to have a palce for them to do arts and crafts like a classroom. So how did she do it?
Jackie explains "We also need a place to organize all the stuff that goes along with those activities. In a very small 3 foot space of wall we used the vertical space to maximize storage for all the kids art and craft supplies. The Ikea Trofast collection was the perfect solution. The bins come all the way out and can be brought to the nearby table when their contents are needed."
We're loving how super-organized all of her supplies are. She's got kid-friendly items in accessible, labeled drawers while things like scissors and glues are stored high above. Want to see more of what Jackie has stashed in all those fabulous buckets, bins and drawers? Run over to her blog Teal and Lime and see for yourself here and here.
Thanks Jackie!
(Images: Jackie/Teal and Lime)




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Can anyone source that wire shelf/basket? love!
found it! Container store http://www.containerstore.com/shop/elfa/components/elfaDrawersAccessories?productId=10021456&N=80348
wow, i love this!
Wow I want this!
They are from the container store. We actually used two of them side by side. They also come in white.
Thanks for all the wonderful comments!!! My boys use this storage center everyday and we love it.
That's so cute. By keeping the boys to only what can fit into the storage units, can prevent the supplies from taking over as they tend to do. Something new comes in, something old goes out. I'm trying that in my own studio with limited success... :o)
What a shame she removed her kids from a daycare setting.
Ahh... and we have the first judgement, courtesy of AcrossThePond. *applause*
You have NO idea what you are talking about!
I am a nanny. The children in my care have a ratio of one/two child/ren to one carer (as opposed to 6/7/8 to one), they receive care in their own home. I take them to a nanny playgroup, the library/gallery/museums, music classes and gym classes as well as doing craft/cooking together. I know which setting I'd prefer my future kids to be in!
Jackie has done a fantastic thing - I would love this!! Even at home, this would be great for sewing organisation!
LOVE this! So pretty!
Wow, hinmelb! I actually have 18 years experience of working in childcare and education, including having worked as a nanny. I think that I'm clued-up enough to voice an oppinion.
Actually ATP, my problem was that this post was about the great setup featured, and you chose to judge her parenting decision instead, with no understanding of the circumstances.
I really want the shelf with the green containers for my classroom! Can you share where you found them? Thanks. Great craft area.