TGIF! I have a big announcement today that I am very excited about! So without further ado, let me introduce you to a new weekly feature on the blog that I am calling Five Minute Friday! I am always working on big projects around our house, whether they be decorating a room or organizing an entire closet. At the same time, however, there are just as many little projects that get done while my kids are eating lunch or while I'm chatting on the phone, and often times I struggle with whether those ... View the Post
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Creating an Organized Baking Drawer
Happy Friday, friends! I am so excited to bring you the first official installment of Five Minute Friday!! If you missed last week's introduction to Five Minute Friday, you can read all about it here {and see a collection of 16 awesome five minute projects}. I've told you before about my case of Organizing A.D.D. - where I start one organizing project and then suddenly find myself clearing out a drawer that I didn't even know need reorganizing. We'll it happened again! I started ... View the Post
Color-Dipped Letter Ornaments + More DIY Christmas Ornaments
Am I the only one who feels like unpacking the Christmas decorations is almost as good as opening presents on Christmas morning? It makes me so excited for all of the joy and magic of the season ahead! Maybe it's a sign that I have to many decorations, but each year I unpack a few decorations that I've completely forgotten about from the year before, and this time around one of those pleasant surprises was the set of color-dipped letter ornaments that I DIY'd for the skinny tree in our living ... View the Post
DU Executive Director Office
Some of the links below are affiliate links. I may receive a small commission when you purchase from the links on this page. AMANDA'S OFFICE DESIGN PLAN Click to view larger Sources :: Conference/Dining Table (80" length) Bookshelves (order 2; black, 72.5" tall) Conference/Dining Chairs (8 chairs should fit comfortably around the table) Coral / Aqua Abstract Art (order 40' x 40" paper print) Custom Frame for Art (Profile 812 / White; no mat board; custom size 40" x 40"; Acrylic; ... View the Post
First Birthday Mustache Bash!
I know probably every parent feels like the first year flies by, but I really can't believe that Cooper is one. ONE! It seems like just yesterday that I was announcing his birth here on the blog, and showing you precious photos of Beckett meeting his new little brother for the very first time {those photos still bring tears to my eyes!}. A couple of weekends ago we invited all of our family, and our friends with kids near Cooper's age, to help us celebrate this milestone birthday with a ... View the Post
{one room challenge} Laundry List: Week 2 Update
The first week of the One Room Challenge has already come and gone, so it's time to check in on the laundry and linen closet makeover. Last week I showed you the concept and design plans, and this week I want to talk about the specifics, including what was working and what wasn't in the former space, and what's on the to do list. But first, you probably want a progress update. Let's see...I caught up on about 6 loads of laundry. {Nothing like having to disconnect the washer ... View the Post
A Serving Bowl Becomes a Thanksgiving Turkey
You guys probably know by now how much I love coming up with creative ways to upcycle belts. I've used them to create hanging shelves, drawer pulls, basket labels, a closet organizer, and even wrapped a belt around a lampshade. But you'll never believe what I did with belts this time around... I used them to turn a plain serving dish into a Thanksgiving turkey! Seriously cute right?! I'll show you the just how easy it is to make your own turkey with belt tail feathers, and then at the ... View the Post
Christmas Tablescapes for Every Style
I love to set a pretty and festive table, but it's got to be easy and inexpensive! Oh, and modern. And colorful. I bet none of that surprises you at all! Today I'm joining with a crazy talented group of bloggers to bring you a dozen holiday table setting ideas. You'll find inspiration for every style, and lots of tips for creative ways to repurpose the decor you already have to set a table that will wow you guests! This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. If you buy ... View the Post
{one room challenge} Lighten the Load: Laundry Room Week 3 Update
Week 3 of the One Room Challenge - the half way point. Does that mean I am supposed to be half way done with my laundry and linen closet makeover? I sure hope not! But this week I do have some real progress to show off - and it's all about lightening up the space! If you'd like to start from the beginning - you can see the design plans and rendering for the space here, and the Week 2 update here. Let's start with the obvious - the LIGHT! I've had my eye on the black metal ... View the Post
{decorating with style} From Awkward Inset to Floating Photo Shelves
When we purchased our home, one of my first decorating challenges was figuring out what to do with the 5 inch deep inset in the corner of our living room. I originally tried tucking a console table in the nook, but it just looked awkward. So I sat and stared at the space for a while until it hit me - floating photo shelves! Five inches really isn't deep enough for much - but it turns out to be the perfect depth for tabletop picture frames. A family friend installed the shelves ... View the Post
{shopping for style} Great Resources for Affordable Decorative Knobs & Pulls
Changing out hardware is one of the easiest ways to refresh the look of your space without investing a lot of time or money. Decorative knobs and pulls are like jewelry for your furniture and cabinets, and just like the accessories we choose for ourselves, they can be understated or can make a bold statement about our style and personality. By simply updating your hardware, you can adopt the latest trend or capture a period-specific style. Best of off all, it requires minimal commitment and can ... View the Post
{one room challenge} Ironing Out the Kinks: Laundry Room Week 4 Update
Welcome back to another week of our One Room Challenge laundry/linen closet makeover. We're at week 4 of this 6 week challenge, and we've come to the point in the process where we're checking some of the more labor intensive items off of the list, but everything is taking a little longer than I'd like and there's a lot of problem solving and adapting along the way. I call this the "ironing out the kinks" week. Before I show you what we accomplished this week, let me remind that our ... View the Post