Summer often means summer vacations and that leads to an influx of souvenirs. Today's post will help you find ways to creatively store and display your new treasures without cluttering up your home. Keep reading to learn more decorating tips and how to use Stockpile simple home inventory system to track all your belongings.
Photos
Thanks to cell phone cameras people are taking more pictures than ever. That means you probably came home from your latest adventure with dozens of snaps documenting all the fun you had. Of course you can save space by leaving all your photos digital but many people still like a copy that they can share with friends without handing over their device or their Shutterfly password. If you like hard copies of your photos opt for a photo book instead of individual prints. You can organize your snaps and even include info such as when and where the photo was taken and who is in it. Years from now you'll appreciate having all this info handy when you're flipping through your memories. If you'd like to frame some shots be prudent. Choose one or two poses not a dozen. You'll take other vacations and have more frame worthy photos before you know it.
Been There, Bought the T-Shirt
Many people love t-shirts as souvenirs. They are typically low cost and come in a variety of colors, styles, and prints. The problem is that they do take up space, they don't always wash well, and they may not fit forever. If you have an extensive collection of travel t-shirts consider having them turned into a quilt. A travel quilt can keep you cozy while providing warm memories of your previous adventures. Plus, it folds up nicely and takes up less room than a drawer full of tees.
Collectibles
Do you have a go-to souvenir such as ornaments, spoons, or some other collectible? If so, you probably know exactly where the newest addition belongs when you get it home. It can be helpful to have records of what cities you already have represented and what size, color, etc each souvenir is. That way if you revisit any locales you can get something different rather than just duplicating what you already own.
Unique Items
Many people like to buy souvenirs that are uniquely associated with the area they're visiting. Going to Ireland? You might bring home some Waterford crystal. Don't leave Scotland without something in a traditional plaid. Mexico is known for pottery, blankets, and silver jewelry. Russia has nesting dolls. Almost every place in the world has something that they're known for. If you choose to bring home one of these unique items you'll need to find a special place to keep it. Consider your home and your decor before you buy your souvenirs. Remember things look great in their native environment but if they are going to look really out of place in your home they may end up stored in a box somewhere out of sight and forgotten. Try to choose pieces that will complement the overall look of your home. Even small souvenirs can quickly overwhelm your space if you have too many of them. Take into account how cluttered the area is before you bring home something else to put on that shelf.
Track It with Stockpile
You'll always know where your souvenirs are and where they came from if you use Stockpile simple home inventory system. Creating item records is quick and easy. You choose which fields to include in your records so you can track all the data that is important to you. Want to remember who was with you on that particular trip? You can add that info to the item record. Did someone else get a matching piece that goes with the one you have? Record that in your record as well. Anything you think you'd like to be able to look up later can be added to Stockpile. Of course, you'll want to record where the item is stored. Whether it's on display in your living room or carefully bubble wrapped in a box in the basement you'll always know where to find what you're looking for if you have Stockpile records. Thanks to areas and locations you can be very specific about where items are kept. Out of sight no longer has to mean out of mind. You'll be able to "see" what you own even when you're away from home. Stockpile simple home inventory system is mobile compatible so as long as you have internet access you can check your inventory on the go. No more trying to remember what you have at home when you're on vacation. You can check your inventory before you pick up your next souvenir. Ready to see what we can do for you? Get Stockpile now!
