Five years ago when we moved out of our downtown loft and into a bigger house, we had more rooms than we knew what to do with. One bedroom became an office, one a guest room, I set up my easel for painting in one room, and still another bedroom we set up as an exercise room. But we knew that sooner or later we'd start a family and that some of these rooms would become bedrooms for our children. The room where I used to paint was the first to be converted - it ... View the Post
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{organizing with style} Small Sewing Space Inspiration
When I was in elementary school and junior high, I took sewing lessons and learned all the basics, but until last year, I never owned a sewing machine of my own. Over the years, my mom {who is a very talented sewer} asked me many times if I would like a machine, but I always said no because I had no where to put it and knew that I wouldn't really use it if I had to drag it out to the kitchen table and then put it away each time. I knew that in order to justify owning a sewing machine, I needed ... View the Post
Organizing By Room
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DIY Metallic Gold Striped Vase
You already know of my love for all things Kate Spade, so it bet it won't surprise you that I was immediately drawn to these gorgeous gold striped vases! Only, these aren't the $75 Kate Spade versions... these are the five minute DIY versions that cost under $5! Can you believe it?! Monica, of Monica Wants It, is a gal after my own heart... taking budget busting inspiration, and getting creative to make her own version for a fraction of the cost! Head over to Monica's blog for the tutorial ... View the Post
How to Child Proof Horizontal Railings
It seems like kids can find a way to make just about anything dangerous! Am I right?! Deciding what to child proof, and what not to, in your house is challenging, but the ultimate goal is to strike a good balance for your family somewhere between "bubble wrap all the things" and "fingers crossed they survive." Obviously baby proofing is no substitution for good parental supervision, but there are some dangers that are just too great to overlook. In our house - that danger is the ... View the Post
Basement Bathroom Makeover: Week 1 {One Room Challenge}
I've been pretty MIA on the blog lately due to a lot of other things that have required my attention this year {adulting is hard!}, but I have one more project that I really want to accomplish before the end of the year, so I'm giving myself a deadline. I just can't get enough of the One Room Challenge because it provides just the motivation I need to prioritize a project and get it to the finish line! This time around, the project I'm taking on is our basement bathroom. One Room ... View the Post
Squeeze Extra Storage Out of a Small Bathroom
It feels like too long since we've talked organizing around here. But that's about to change, starting today! You know by now that I'm all about balancing function and style. I love to make my spaces pretty, but they also need to be practical! This is why I've never been a big fan of pedestal sinks. They look pretty, but I find them to be so impractical. Where are you supposed to store anything? For years, this has been my dilemma in our basement bathroom. Where do I keep the extra toilet ... View the Post
{organizing with style} Turning a Laundry Closet Into a Laundry Room
UPDATE: This red laundry room was my FIRST ever blog post. Since that time, I've completely revamped this laundry closet to create a lighter and brighter space, with temporary wallpaper, a hanging light fixture, cabinets and lots more storage. I'd love for you to check out the upated laundry room makeover. When we moved into our house four years ago, the laundry space was the first project that I tackled, and so it seems fitting that it be the topic of my first official blog ... View the Post
Neese Residence
Disclosure: Links on this page my be affiliate links. If you purchase something using these links, you will pay the same price, but I may receive a small commission. Crate & Barrel Celosia Rug Crate & Barrel Silviano Console Table West Elm Black Round Mirror Container Store Target Target - Square Frames Target - Herringbone Rug Target - Lucky Furniture Dog Crate DSW Magnolia - Blanket / Towel Ladder Etsy World Market Pier One CB2 - Dog Gate Pottery Barn Pottery Barn ... View the Post
Planning a Treetop Retreat & Outdoor Movie Theater
This post is sponsored by Cost Plus World Market, which you know is one of my favorite places to shop! Thank you for supporting the brands that make this blog possible! As always, all ideas and opinions are my own. This post also contains affiliate links. Over the past few years we've made a lot of changes to our backyard and it's become a really great space for entertaining and play... but we have another outdoor space that we've been pretty much ignoring. Until now, that is! I've been ... View the Post
{decorating with style} Modern Metro with a Touch of Urban Funk
Last week, Ashley, at 7th House on the Left, blogged about how she used the Home Goods Stylescope Quiz to finally put a name to her personal style. I've taken a lot of these "what's you design style?" quizzes in the past and the results always seemed too generic, but after reading Ashley's post, I decided to head over to the Home Goods site and give Stylescope a try. And boy am I glad I did! The Stylescope quiz is quick and simple. You just pick the five photos that most appeal to you from a ... View the Post
Closet Clean Out: Donating & Recycling Clothes
As a mom, it can be tough to take time for yourself. There's always something to be done for someone else, and in those rare moments that the house is quiet, it's hard to think of much else other than your never ending to do list and how tired you are! With Mother's Day right around the corner, it seems like the perfect time to remind ourselves that to be the best moms for our kids, we also have to make our own well-being a priority. Thank you to Hefty® for sponsoring this post, and for helping ... View the Post