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CCfor C · Jul 30th, 2009, 08:10 PM

I'm a longtime fan of the CS. Yes, their things can be pricey, so pick and choose. I used their "Elfa" system. The time to get it, like others have said, is at the annual sale. Last yr. they extended the sale time due to the economy. They have such a great selection of things. Just wander around and you will find all kinds of things you thought you could live without!!

...Yes, I try to stay away...for that reason!

boxermom · Jul 31st, 2009, 11:08 AM

Oh man, do I miss The Container Store since we moved away from IL. I could find things in there I never knew I needed! Their holiday wrapping stuff is the BEST!

ssc0619 · Jul 31st, 2009, 03:30 PM

Is there anyone who has been in a Container Store that doesn't love it? I can't imagine so!

kicksarefortwids · Jul 31st, 2009, 03:32 PM

i am obsessed with the container store!

Jeneen · Jul 31st, 2009, 03:39 PM

I've never actually been in a Container Store - I shop online. I think going into one would be a little... dangerous for me. I'm weird - I'm obsessed with organization and functionality - but I'm not very organized. It's my life's goal to become more organized. I think I've been consciously working on it since the 4th grade, and I continue to fail miserably! Still working on it...

Classic Chic · Oct 18th, 2009, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by Jeneen

I've never actually been in a Container Store - I shop online. I think going into one would be a little... dangerous for me. I'm weird - I'm obsessed with organization and functionality - but I'm not very organized. It's my life's goal to become more organized. I think I've been consciously working on it since the 4th grade, and I continue to fail miserably! Still working on it...

^me too! I'll buy all a lot of hangers to make the closet look more unified, but it's just scattering around.

bumping this thread, i'm finally going to CS to explore the Elfa system

going to wait for the Jan 30% sale, but i'd like to budget a head and not pay interest on cc

blah956 · Oct 18th, 2009, 04:29 PM

i have some stuff from ikea.

it depends on what you want. i have some dressers from IKEA that have a thin fiberboard for the back of the dressers. i threw that away and went to Lowe's and bought some thin wood and attached it to the back. it is more sturdier that way.

also, the container store, IMO, is like Bed Bath and Beyond, just that it focuses more on organization.

Jul 30th, 2009, 08:10 PM	#16
CCfor C Gobble gobble! Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,322	I'm a longtime fan of the CS. Yes, their things can be pricey, so pick and choose. I used their "Elfa" system. The time to get it, like others have said, is at the annual sale. Last yr. they extended the sale time due to the economy. They have such a great selection of things. Just wander around and you will find all kinds of things you thought you could live without!!...Yes, I try to stay away...for that reason!
CCfor C Gobble gobble! Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,322	__________________ "We have met the enemy and he is us"...Pogo

Jul 31st, 2009, 03:32 PM	#19
kicksarefortwids Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,773	i am obsessed with the container store!
kicksarefortwids Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,773

Jul 31st, 2009, 03:39 PM	#20
Jeneen Member Joined: Feb 2009 Location: up in the gym workin on my fitness Posts: 2,761	I've never actually been in a Container Store - I shop online. I think going into one would be a little... dangerous for me. I'm weird - I'm obsessed with organization and functionality - but I'm not very organized. It's my life's goal to become more organized. I think I've been consciously working on it since the 4th grade, and I continue to fail miserably! Still working on it...
	__________________ *Jeneen* Stop searching forever, happiness is just next to you. - dbf's fortune cookie

Jul 31st, 2009, 11:08 AM	#17
boxermom Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 13,704	Oh man, do I miss The Container Store since we moved away from IL. I could find things in there I never knew I needed! Their holiday wrapping stuff is the BEST!

Jul 31st, 2009, 03:30 PM	#18
ssc0619 Some 'Splainin to Do Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 6,038	Is there anyone who has been in a Container Store that doesn't love it? I can't imagine so!

Oct 18th, 2009, 04:29 PM	#22
blah956 been down hearted Joined: Aug 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 739	i have some stuff from ikea. it depends on what you want. i have some dressers from IKEA that have a thin fiberboard for the back of the dressers. i threw that away and went to Lowe's and bought some thin wood and attached it to the back. it is more sturdier that way. also, the container store, IMO, is like Bed Bath and Beyond, just that it focuses more on organization.

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