Who is Penelope?
Penelope is unabashedly organized. She makes no apologies for her love of lists, and notebooks, and pretty office supplies. She adores anything that’s called a “storage solution”. She thinks See Jane Work and The Container Store are the first and second wonders of the world. She loves useful websites and shelter magazines. She hunts down smart work organization software and swoons for project management tools. She’s tidy, she’s a bit OCD. She’s got a To Do List and knows how to use it.
Are you Penelope? If so, relax…you’re home.
No one will laugh at you here for being enamored of paperclips and getting giddy when you see graph paper notebooks. Everyone here understands why neat stacks of almost anything (books, towels, tableware) are cause for quiet celebration. And EVERYONE here will understand why it’s always ok to fix crookedly-hung frames, even in restaurants or courtrooms. You’re not crazy…you’re Penelope.
Penelope is a type of person. My name, however, is Meredith. I’m a working Mom of three, trying desperately (and, I admit, a bit compulsively) to hold together all crazy aspects of my life. For me, the only way to do that is with lists and with all manner of organizational tools. It’s who I am, naturally. And I know I’m not alone. I want to create the website I’ve always wished were out there: tools, products, strategies, websites, books, all for the organization freak. A website to indulge that Penelope part of me – and you.
And, what’s the deal with “Penelope”, you ask? It’s a code word my sister and I started using with each other a while ago. It means unwavering love and acceptance, even when we’re a bit…um…nutty. I love Penelope and I hope you will, too.
FAQ from readers:
Question: I love the idea of “Penelope” as a type of person. I’m not 100% Penelope, though I have parts of me that dearly love things like lists, binders, neatness, etc. Am I still welcome at Penelope Loves Lists?
Answer: Absolutely! Most people are not 100% Penelope from tip to toe. If ANY part of you loves organization stuff, you are welcome here!!
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Meredith,
I love your blog and the content is right up my organized alley. I guess what I am trying to say is I’m a Penelope!!! I can’t wait to see more.
Denise
Is it ok for Penelope wannabe’s to comment? I do have an inner Penelope. I love freshly sharpened yellow pencils and neatly stacked towels. My inner Penelope doesn’t always make it to the surface, but that doesn’t mean she’s not there. My husband has a strong Penelope streak, so the more I can open myself to her, the happier HE will be!
What a breath of fresh air! I too aspire to bring my inner Penelope to the surface. I’ve been searching for this site for such a long time and I’ve stayed within your pages for 2 days now! Thank you for the peace your images and thoughts bring to an often frazzled mind. A mind who sometimes can only be cleared by strolling through OfficeMax at the end of a stressful day.
I realize this post is old, but since I recently found your website it’s new to me. I am SUCH a penelope and I can’t wait to spend some time in your archives