The
words “stocking up” can cause you to imagine stuffing your cart or storage
closet with an abundance of bulk items that you may or may not be able to use
up in, well, a lifetime. So the phrase
“you can never have too many” can be taken to extremes, but for all practical
purposes, let’s look at some smaller items it’s okay to toss a few extra of in
your shopping cart so you never come up short when you need them.
Cocktail
Napkins – For a party or for everyday use with company and the family alike,
these decorative, square beauties can add a little flair to a drink tray or
table spread. With all the designs,
colors, and themes to choose from, having multiples on hand throughout the year
makes them grab-and-go easy.
Note
Cards and Envelopes – For a thank you note, birthday card, or gift tag, having
cardstock note cards at the ready can save you last minute trips to the store
when an occasion arises. Look for
options in a rainbow of colors, textures, and designs, or have some custom
stationery printed with your name or monogram.
Make sure you have the right size envelopes on hand as well, which can
also be purchased in a wide variety of shades.
Candles
– With beautiful scents and attractive packaging, candles in pillars and jars
in particular can be a great post-season sale item to stock up on. Keep sweet, fruity, baked goods, or cologne
smelling candles on hand for all year burning, too.
Gift
Wrapping Supplies –Wrapping paper, tissue paper, gift wrap tape, and rolls of
ribbon all at home can be a real timesaver the next time a gift giving
opportunity presents itself. You can forgo the theme-specific baby and
birthday wrap taking up your storage space and instead opt for picking up rolls
in modern prints, patterns, and attractive colors that offer you both gender
options to use for any purpose.
Storage
Baskets – Attractive enough to sit out and functional enough to divide and
conquer your storage space, storage baskets in a variety of sizes and shapes
shouldn’t go to waste if you capitalize on a sale and add a few more to your
collection. Use them to hold anything
from bathroom toiletries and towels to toys and books to chords and craft
supplies.
Keep
your eyes peeled for good deals on everyday items it doesn’t hurt to have a few
more of, and then take them home and put them to work for you, saving time,
space, or just simply being beautiful.
DesignInMind column; appeared in the Valley Morning Star January 26th.
