The viral “purse bowl” organization hack may be new to TikTok, but it’s been the backbone of my getting-ready routine in my small New York City apartment for years.

Social media users are placing bowls on their kitchen counters or at the entryway of their homes and filling them with everyday purse essentials, like a wallet, keys, lip balms, mints, scrunchies, and headphones. At the end of the day, people unpack their purse and stow its contents in the bowl, so they can easily switch between bags — without misplacing any items in the process.

As someone who regularly alternates between belt bags, purses, and a work tote — and constantly feels like they’re forgetting something — having a grab-and-go purse station has made all the difference. My purse bowl is a vintage glass dish that I

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