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Today I've rounded up my most popular DIY projects of 2014 - and every single one of them comes from my son's Vintage Preppy, menswear inspired bedroom. I guess that's what happens when you have over 15 DIY projects in one room! In case you missed any of them the first time around, here are the reader favorites of the past year... Restoration Hardware Knock-Off Vintage Industrial Letters A License Plate Map High Low Project How to Paint an Argyle Wall with Almost No ... View the Post

Organizing is always an ongoing process, but in 2014 I managed to tackle a few problem spots and find simple solutions to a few challenges! I have some big organizing plans for 2015, and even a few organizing projects that I completed this year but still need to share with you. But before I look forward to what's next, I wanted to take a quick look back at the most popular organizing posts of the past year. If you want to pin any of these projects, be sure to click through and pin from the ... View the Post

2014 is quickly coming to a close, so I thought I would spend this last week of the year taking a second look at some of the most popular posts of 2014. Today, I'm rounding up my most popular holiday projects. Now is the perfect time to pin each of these for next year {but be sure to click through and pin from the original posts}! Football Brothers Halloween Costume Ho Ho Ho Letters {Crate & Barrel Knock Off} Travel Map Christmas Ornaments Festive Holiday Hot Chocolate ... View the Post

I thought I'd wrap up 2014 by taking a look back at some of my most popular posts of the year, starting today with my most popular Five Minute Friday projects. Organized Nail Polish Drawer The Secret to Getting a Chalkboard Wall Back to Black Washi Striped Canisters Recipe Box Dividers Chalkboard Clipboards Featuring Kids Art Labeled Recycling, Trash & Compost The Five Minute Friday series has been a popular one this year, so it will definitely ... View the Post

Since I couldn't mail a Christmas card to every reader (though I would like to), I thought I would share our card virtually! Happy Merry 2014! The Rathbuns - Scott, Angela, Beckett & Cooper In September, Scott and Angela spent two weeks in South Africa on safari with the Big Five, wine tasting in Cape Town, and diving with Great Whites. The boys had their own safari in Denver, spending lots of time with their grandparents. A great time was had by all, and we can't wait to take the ... View the Post

Before I had kids, when a friend had a birthday or a baby, I would stop and pick up a card on my way home from work, or I'd quickly run into the store for a card on my way to a birthday party or wedding. But after kids - well, there is no such thing as a quick stop at a store, nor is there any extra time on the way to an event... so now I have to plan ahead. Planning ahead means that I've started to stock up on greeting cards, picking up a few cute ones here and there when I'm at Target, or ... View the Post

I'll admit that when I first saw Pantone's pick for the 2015 Color of the Year, I was disappointed! My style is very modern and I tend to prefer cool colors for the majority of my home, with pops of brighter colors here and there. My first reaction was that Marsala and modern JUST. DON'T. MIX!    In fact, I have had a Marsala colored chair and a pair of lamps in my home office for about 10 years, and for a while now I've been wanting to redo that room and reupholster the chair ... View the Post

I love to give handmade gifts, but these days, it can be hard to find the time. With two toddlers in the house, five minutes is often all of the uninterupted time I can find duirng the day, so any project that can be complete that quickly is a winner for me! That's why I've rounded up this great list of 24 handmade gifts that you can make in just five minutes. There's something for everyone on your list this holiday season! FOR THE HOSTESS Stenciled Tea Towel | One Krieger ... View the Post