Holiday Decorations: Packing & Storage

I recently posted a video on OLJ featuring how I pack up and store our holiday decorations.  I use holiday-themed storage bins by Sterlite that Target has in some variation every year.  I’ve had mine for over 5 years now and they’ve held up extremely well.  Sterilite makes the same size bins for their regular collection that’s available year-round.  I purchased the more shallow ones with the purple handles (32 quart Latching Box) for my Christmas collectibles last year well after Christmas.

I took some photos with my new camera during the process to share here with you.

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Bins are out & ready to begin!

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Gathering items for easy packing

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Winnie's toys ready for storage

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Using original packaging for fragile collectibles like snowglobes

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Family room decorations all packed up

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Using larger bins for lightweight bulky items like pillows

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Arranged baskets get a lot of space in bins to avoid crushing

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Using more shallow bins for delicate collectible mugs & plates

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The kitchen table is a great place to wrap fragile items

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Well packed without being squished

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My favorites ornament bins from Frontgate

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Three large trays hold all ornament shapes & sizes

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Storing like ornaments together to maximize space

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Even cute critters get snuggled close together!

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Customizable trays makes storing different size ornaments a breeze

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Using archival shredded paper to further protect fragile ornaments

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First batch of packed bins ready to be taken downstairs

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Second batch ready for storage

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A wall of Christmas decoration in the basement storage room

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Decorations are packed & stored! Ready for next year!

Bins are out & ready to begin!Gathering items for easy packingWinnie's toys ready for storageUsing original packaging for fragile collectibles like snowglobesFamily room decorations all packed upUsing larger bins for lightweight bulky items like pillowsArranged baskets get a lot of space in bins to avoid crushingUsing more shallow bins for delicate collectible mugs & platesThe kitchen table is a great place to wrap fragile itemsWell packed without being squishedMy favorites ornament bins from FrontgateThree large trays hold all ornament shapes & sizesStoring like ornaments together to maximize spaceEven cute critters get snuggled close together!Customizable trays makes storing different size ornaments a breezeUsing archival shredded paper to further protect fragile ornamentsFirst batch of packed bins ready to be taken downstairsSecond batch ready for storageA wall of Christmas decoration in the basement storage roomDecorations are packed & stored!  Ready for next year!

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