Welcome to The Creative Circle link party - a place to share and find inspiration for your home! Is anyone else freaking out a little that Christmas is only 15 days away?! My son's have been crossing days out on the calendar that I drew on our chalkboard wall, and they think 15 days sounds like forever...but I feel like Christmas will be here in the blink of an eye, and this mom isn't ready yet. The house is decorated, but under the tree is looking pretty bare right now. I should be ... View the Post
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Here We Go Again…Kitchen Edition
There hasn't been much happening on the blog the last few weeks (blame the new puppy!), but it's like with kids... when they are quiet you need to worry about what they're getting up to. And while it's been quiet on the blog I've come up with the crazy, last minute idea to jump into the One Room Challenge again this spring. If you've been reading the blog for a while now, you're probably pretty familiar with the One Room Challenge, which I've participated in a whopping seven times before ... View the Post
{five minute friday} Simple Halloween Decorating Ideas Using Spider Webs
Walking around my neighborhood this week, I've realized that many of my neighbors decorate for Halloween as elaborately as most people decorate for Christmas! There are some seriously decked out houses around here, which will make trick-or-treating with the kids even more fun! Now that I have kids, I put out more Halloween decorations than I used to, but today I want to talk about one of my favorite, simple ways to add some Halloween spook to your home without spending much time or ... View the Post
{diy with style} 10 Reasons the Mason Jar Trend Lives On
Some may say that the mason jar trend has run its course, but the fact remains that these classic glass jars are so versatile and affordable that they'll always be the ideal candidates for a quick and stylish upcycle. I still love them because they can be made to fit any style. This month, the All Things Creative team has rounded up ten of our all-time favorite mason jar projects to remind you that whether you're looking for something simple and chic, farmhouse fab, or colorful and ... View the Post
{decorating with style} My Home Style: Modern. Graphic. Family.
If you're like me {and I'm betting you are} you love an opportunity to peek inside someone's home and get a glimpse of their style! And this week, you are in luck because I've teamed up with 19 other bloggers to open our doors and take you on a tour of our personal decor styles. The "My Home Style" blog hop is hosted by the lovely Stephanie of Casa Watkins, and it kicked off yesterday with seven talented ladies. Today the event continues with 7 more bloggers, and now it's my turn to share my ... View the Post
This Quick Tip Will Keep Your Pantry Organized
As I was putting away groceries the other day, it occurred to me how differently I approach that mundane task now than I used to. For years, putting away the groceries meant simply finding a place for everything on the pantry shelves - a box here, a box there, making room or just shoving a box in even if there wasn't room. Finally, I buckled down and spent several days completely emptying the pantry and fully reorganizing it from scratch. And that time investment paid off! When I stood ... View the Post
{organizing with style} 24 Tips to Organize Your Kids’ Rooms to Perfection
Nothing puts a giant smile on my face like stylish organization that makes life with kids a little less stressful and leaves more time for fun. That's why I've rounded up these 24 awesome ideas for everything from toy, book and lego storage, to closet organization, and even DIYs for creative play. (* = pictured above) TOY STORAGE Numbered Storage Bins for Toys Rolling Wire Basket for Toy Storage* Underbed Storage Repurposed from Old Drawers* Wood Crate Toy Crate* Modern Toy Storage DIY ... View the Post
How to Clean a Dishwasher
How often do you clean your dishwasher? I'll confess that I don't clean mine nearly often enough! I wash dishes in it daily, so surely it's getting clean at the same time, right? One look at my dishwasher filter proved that theory wrong. Ewww! This week, I gave my stainless steel dishwasher a thorough cleaning, and now it's no longer the dirtiest clean spot in my house. It turns out that it's actually pretty easy to get it sparkling with minimal effort. And a clean dishwasher certainly ... View the Post
{One Room Challenge} Week 5 Update
Week 5 of the One Room Challenge has come and gone! That means that next week is THE week, and I don't know if I am more excited to share my room, or to see all of the other amazing rooms being completed by others. Ok, let's be real...what I am most excited about is finally getting some sleep! If you are new here, let me catch you up with a quick overview. In just six weeks time, I am completing a new bedroom for my two year old son, and the plan is a vintage preppy vibe with lots of ... View the Post
{link party} The Creative Circle – Week 30
Welcome to The Creative Circle link party - a place to share and find inspiration for your home! Kathy and I so appreciate you coming to party with us each week, and we love visiting your blogs to see your latest creations. You guys totally bring it every week, and this week there were some amazing upcycling projects going on! I picked three of my favorites to feature, and you'll find the details below. Be sure to also hop over to Kathy's blog to see which fantastic projects she ... View the Post
10 Insanely Cool Upcycle Projects
There are so many things I love about DIYing... saving money by making something myself, creating something totally unique and perfect for my home that I couldn't buy in a store, and of course, the opportunity to give a fresh new life to something that might otherwise find its way to the trash pile. Each month, I team up with the All Things Creative team to bring you a collection of creative ideas, and this month is all about upcycled DIYS. We've got some insanely cool ideas to share with ... View the Post
{style inspiration} Interior Design Inspiration from the 2016 IKEA Catalog
Every year I eagerly sit down with my hot off the presses IKEA catalog and begin marking the pages all the items on my wish list with colorful sticky flags. But this year I got impatient waiting for the 2016 catalog to hit my mailbox, so I decide to start my browsing with the digital version instead. And even now that my paper catalog has arrived, I'm pretty hooked on the online version! When I watch tv and movies, I sometimes have a hard time focusing on the show because I'm so ... View the Post