Container Store

Overall good selection but it’s pricey.
I showed up for a second time at 7pm on Labor Day. They closed earlier than their regular Sunday hours. There were still people shopping inside but I couldn’t enter to buy a simple item. They’ve lost my business based mainly on their hours and somewhat on prices. I’m a mom who works full time and patronize businesses with more flexible hours.

I love this store — love it, love it, love it. Not only do they have everything you never knew you needed, but the Peabody store personnel are absolutely wonderful!

I went in yesterday to get some little jars and containers to finish up the packaging for my little food presents — and they didn’t disappoint. Despite slightly low inventory, because it’s so close to Christmas, I still got what I needed and my presents are picture perfect. Oh, and thanks for not being IN THE MALL. I’ll be back soon!

So, get this: there is an entire store dedicated to selling things in which you put other things. Amazing, really.
It’s like an organizational orgasm for my anal retentiveness. The selection is great and the prices are decent. Now if only they could organize the herds of consumer cattle that just mill about the store, marveling that such things like wicker baskets exist in our world, it’d be perfect. It’s a bit like trying to shop at the Christmas Tree Shop, except with better personal hygiene.

Oh to be organized! That’s kind of my dream. I’m always thinking of ways to reduce the clutter, make the closet spiffier, not have piles of books (oops) but let’s be honest– that’s pretty hard to do when you’re not a super neat person to begin with. Enter the Container Store! I’ve been waiting for months for the place to open. I’m super excited that I get one so close to home. I’ve been to the one closer to Boston and it was impressive. I finally got a chance to go and was in container heaven. Everything and anything for your organizational needs can be found in the aisles of this store. I was good and browsed, took a catalog and decided over night what I need to purchase. I’m not sure it’s the best place for impulse buys (at least for someone like me!); I mean sure that new rack looks good and some stuff could fit there but then you get home and there’s no where for it and nothing fits on it and you just feel organizational remorse. Not a nice feeling… But, I digress. Go! Check it out. Marvel at the shelves and the Ninja USB ports. It’s a fun place to browse and a better place if you really want to attempt some home organizing!