Indy Blooms Weekend 2023: Documentation Storage Idea

Angela Morlock was one of the new hobby friends I made at Indy Blooms. Our tables were side by side with our chairs close enough for conversation, and we got a lot of time in between classes to talk.

Well, as much as we could while Angela showed not only her models but her daughter's as well. Her daughter had been unable to come at the last minute, so Angela brought her models and proxy showed them for her while she showed her own at the same time.

Those two tables with red tablecloths were all the horses she was showing for the day and Angela was HOPPING! I was amazed at how skilled she was in getting models to their classes, removing them when done, and then packing them back into their tubs when they were finished!

Clearly Angela is very good at organization, and she shared a tip with me that helps her find documentation and other things throughout the day. With her permission, I share it here on the blog.

Most of us put documentation into binders, full sized ones. Not Angela. She puts them into half sized binders. This saves space and makes them easier to carry.

She gets them at places like Staples and other office supply stores. (The teacher in me was hooked right then and there; teachers are known for their love of school and office supplies for their classrooms - ask any teacher!)

Angela has several binders, all labeled according to what is within.

Certificates, breed documentation, and other items are put into clear sheet protectors and then as the show progresses, NAN cards and ribbons are slid in alongside that documentation. (As someone who sorts out awards after I get home and occasionally can't remember who won what, I love this idea!)

 

Angela remains organized as the show progresses, so there is no end-of-the-day struggle to sort it all out - it's already done!

And that is why Angela was able to show two full show strings at the same time on the same day!

My guess is that Angela's show, River City Classic, is just as well organized. It's held in Evansville, Indiana (on the border with Kentucky) and the next show will be in April, 2024 (date TBD.) It fills up fast so if you are interested in going, I'd keep an eye on that web site!

As someone who stores all that documentation and other items that come with models into one big binder, I love the idea of several smaller binders pre-sorted by breed or other (resins, minis, etc.) and then sorting awards immediately while that information is fresh in your mind.

Thanks, Angela!