Conquering The Computer Picture Clutter

Since the pictures I take now a days end up on my computer instead of in photo albums, it was time that I faced the music and tackled the beast which is this...

It was insane the amount of pictures that I had downloaded and scattered throughout my desktop with no organization and no clear map of where so and so pictures were. 

I have been just downloading and throwing them any which way it said 'saved'. 

But enough was enough when I would be looking for a picture for a post and spend more time searching for said picture then I would on the actual post. So I took those pictures by there jpg's and organized and filed every single one of them. 

Ahhhh....so much better. 

Everything has a home and the 'My Pictures' folder is no longer the hot mess it used to be. 

As you can see I split everything up into certain categories but I didn't stop there, my friends....nope mama was on a roll. 

I also made sub folders for a couple of the more broader folders...

2010 and 2011 Folders were split up into different points of the year as well as special trips (NYC) and pictures for my Droid. This will make it easier for when I need to go back and reference or grab a certain pic throughout the year. 

Next up was the sub folders to LWLH, ahem...this little ol' blog. 

Of all the folders, this one is probably the most used and the one that needed the most organization. The majority of time that I spend on the laptop is with myself doing blog stuff so it was important that I organize all things related. All my blog design pictures as well as my buttons and banners that are in the extras column are perfectly organized now. I also made sure to have all my Picnik stuff in one stop (thank goodness) and a Project 365 to keep track of my progress. 

There is a crapload of free printables out there and for something that spruces up for decor so easily, you'd be a fool not to use them. I use them and download them so much that I need multiple folders for them , as you can see. 

And since they are great for this...

I have a folder within a folder within a folder for holiday printables. 

Call me crazy, I don't care. 

I obviously am poor person with alot of free time on their hands so let's call a spade a spade ; ) 

In all seriousness, I feel so much better now that everything is prim and pretty and put away. I spend a good amount of time on here and just like in my regular home, when I have a clear space...I have a clear mind. 

This is not the most exciting post but organization is taking over this Little Home and all it's contents. 

Now, I'm curious...do you keep your internet files organized or is yours a hot mess too?!? :)

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P.S. How do you like the new look?!?
I know I only had the other one for a short time but it was too bright and LOOK AT ME for even me. I love this one so much more and def. plan to keep it for awhile. I think it looks a little more classy. :  )