It's been a very busy year here at Blue i Style with more than 190 blog posts and some major space makeovers {inside and out}. I can't wait to see what 2016 has in store... But first, I wanted to take a minute to look back at the most popular posts of 2015, as determined by you, the readers! Today I've rounded up the top 10 decorating posts, and the top 10 DIY posts. You might just find something here that you missed the first time around, or something worth a second look! TOP 10 ... View the Post
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{link party} The Creative Circle – Week 44
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
Bookshelf Makeover Without Paint: An Ikea Hack
I think it's safe to say that I have no fear of color. Especially when it comes to decorating kids' rooms, I say, the more color the better! BUT I also have my practical side, and I'm passionate about creating kids' spaces that can grow with them {I even wrote a post with tips for designing a boy's room that grows with him}. So when I wanted to add some vibrant color to the bookshelf in my sons' new shared bedroom, I didn't want to do anything too permanent. Rather than painting the doors of ... View the Post
{five minute friday} Button & Sewing Kit Canisters
TGIF! Today is a big day in our family, as the youngest of my husband's brothers is getting married and I'm gaining another sister-in-law. But before the festivities commence, I wanted to pop in for today's installment of Five Minute Friday. As always, it's a super quick and easy project, but one that has made my life a little easier! You know those extra buttons you get every time you buy new clothes... what do you do with them? Will you be able to find them if the button falls off of your ... View the Post
Small Laundry Room Organization Ideas
Whether you have a tiny laundry closet or a spacious laundry room - its job requirements are the same. This means that the smaller the space, the harder it needs to work for you! This post is full of clever laundry room organization ideas that are perfect for small laundry rooms and laundry closets. Last week I showed you my newly made over laundry closet, and shared all the stylish details, like the temporary wallpaper, the pendant light, and the abstract art. Let's be honest, though... a ... 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
The Best Ways to Organize Under the Kitchen Sink
Organizing under the kitchen sink may be one of the most challenging spots in the entire house! Not only are you dealing with pipes, but in most cases also a garbage disposal. There is often little usable space, but so many purposes that this little space needs to serve. It took me nearly six years {wow, that's embarrassing}, but I have finally taken control of the space under our kitchen sink. It's not only organized, but I might even dare to call it pretty. We've been living with this new ... View the Post
{touring through blogland} Some Q&A About Me and Three Bloggers You’ll Want to Meet
Happy Monday, everyone! There's a pretty cool Tour through Blogland happening right now, and last week I was invited to participate by Christy, the lovely lady behind Confessions of a Serial Do-It-Yourselfer. So today, instead of sharing a project with you, I'm going to be answering some questions to give you a bit of insight about my work and my creative process, and then I have the pleasure of introducing you to three other bloggers that I think you are going to love! But ... View the Post
Modern Rooftop Deck Design Tips & Inspiration
While rooftop decks were once an amenity reserved for swanky hotels and high end apartment complexes, the popularity of residential rooftop decks has been on the rise in the past decade. Whether it's to take advantage of better views from this elevated vantage point, or to gain more outdoor space on a small city lot, realtors report that in many markets rooftop decks help to sell homes and can provide a great return on investment. After giving our rooftop deck a complete makeover this ... View the Post
Modern Home Office Design Plans 3 Ways
A few months ago I shared some home office organization tips with you, and I mentioned that I was dreaming of redesigning my office space in our basement bedroom. With a little encouragement from my friends over at The Home Depot, who are sponsoring today's post, and with some help from all of you who have shared your opinions with me over on Facebook this week, my dream office plans are finally starting to take shape! When we moved from our small downtown condo to our current home back ... View the Post
Tompkins In Silverthorne
This page contains affiliate links. If you purchase something I recommend, you will pay the same price, but I may receive a small commission. New Options Sources & Budget By Room Scroll left and right and up and down, or click "view larger" in bottom corner of table Main Floor Master Bedroom Guest Room Bunk Bed Room Twin Bed Room Bar Cabinet - Other Options Entry Table - Other Options Nightstands - Other ... View the Post
{home tour} Come On In…Let Me Show You Our Second Level!
As you read this, I am on a plane bound for the Haven Conference! But while I'm headed for Atlanta, I wanted to invite you to a little open house here in Denver... For months the "Home Tour" page of my blog has promised to be "coming soon"...so I thought it was about time I finally get my act together and show you around. Our house is spread over three floors and a finished basement, so I thought I'd break the tour down a bit, and I am starting today with the second level. All of the photos you ... View the Post