Just before Cooper was born, I finally started working on one of the nursery projects that never got completed before Beckett arrived a year and a half earlier. I was determined to finally get the window coverings for the nursery finished before Cooper's arrival. Well, perhaps I was a bit too ambitious about how much I could get done while 9 months pregnant because after I painted the cornice boards with zebra stripes to tie in with the zebra rug in the nursery, I ran out of both time ... View the Post
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{decorating with style} How to Decorate a Boy’s Room That Will Grow with Him
Before I share my tips for decorating a room that will grow with a boy, I first have to fill you in on a very exciting event happening all week long! In honor of March Madness, 15 boy moms (including yours truly) have teamed up to bring you five days of blog posts related to all things boy. Each day this week has a new theme - beginning today with boys' rooms, and wrapping up on Friday with an "All Things Boy" link party and a huge giveaway of the Ultimate Boy Mom Bundle {worth over ... View the Post
{seasonal style} Simple DIY Dia de los Muertos Wreath
Halloween is so much fun, but this year I decided to change things up a bit and decorate our front porch for Dia de los Muertos instead. Celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, this holiday is equal parts mourning and celebration. Dia de los Muertos is a colorful and joyful, laughter-filled tribute to the memory of family and friends that have passed away. You can see all the pictures of my Dia de los Muertos porch decor over on the Cost Plus World Market Discover blog, but today I ... View the Post
{seasonal style} My Modern Glam Christmas Decor Wish List
I usually wait until Thanksgiving to decorate for Christmas, but I start planning, scheming, and dreaming long before that! I am sure that I'm not the only one who walks around stores snapping pictures on my phone to create a photographic "wish list." Right?! Well, Hobby Lobby recently invited me to come and check out all of their new Christmas decor, and now my phone is full of photos of modern glam gold and white decor that I'm coveting. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on ... View the Post
{seasonal style} Painted Christmas Trees
I can't believe Christmas is only five days away! I should have been wrapping presents for the last couple of days, but instead I've been busy finishing up my decorative Christmas tree craft project. Earlier this week I showed you where this project started - with three paper mache cone Christmas trees, three flat chipboard Christmas trees, and a whole lot of paints and craft supplies. Basically, one big mess on the kitchen table. I tackled the paper mache Christmas trees first, ... View the Post
Clean Up After Painting: How to Clean Paint Brushes and Get Paint Off Hands
Any day is a good day to paint! Whether I'm creating art with the kids, painting furniture, or changing the color of your walls, I'm always having fun, but I used to dread the clean up. That is, until I learned a couple of simple tricks that save me lots of time. Whether you're using acrylic paint for arts and crafts, latex or oil-based paint on your walls, or wood stain, I'll let you in on my secret for how to clean paint brushes and how to get paint off your hands. These pretty ... View the Post
Learn to Use the Cricut for Home Decor & Organizing
People often ask me for advice about DIY supplies and crafting tools, and hands down, one of my very favorites is my Cricut electronic cutting machine. I use my Cricut for decorating, organizing, and crafting. Basically, it can do ANYTHING! Ok, maybe not anything... but darn close! Whether you already own a Cricut, or you're doing some research to decide if it's right for you, this page will help you get stared. Below you'll find a collection of projects made with Cricut as well as detailed ... View the Post
An Easy Way to File Recipe Clippings and Delivery Menus
Try as I might, magazines always manage to pile up around our house. But I just can't let go of them until I've had a chance to tear out any ideas I might want to save for later - especially recipes. So this morning, while the kids played, I dedicated an hour to flipping through a stack of magazines, tearing out all the recipes I want to try. As the I tossed all the recipe clippings into a pile, I realized today would be a perfect time to show you the simple filing system I use in the kitchen ... View the Post
Stylish & Functional Linen Closet Organization
Last fall, when I decided to give the laundry closet a major makeover to make it brighter and more functional, I knew that meant the linen closet would need a makeover as well. The linen closet is adjacent to the laundry closet in our second floor hallway, and while each is accessed by its own set of doors, internally there is no division between the two spaces. But beyond just getting a new, coordinating look, this was the perfect excuse for me to finally achieve a more organized and ... View the Post
How to Organize a Coat Closet
This post is sponsored by Closet Factory, but, as always, all opinions are my own. You can read my full disclosure policy here. Is it normal to want to sit on the couch and stare at your coat closet all day? Probably not...but that's what I want to do! I just love a pretty and organized space, and for the very first time, our coat closet is both of those things! Best of all, it now serves the needs of our entire family, and I have seven tips to help you make your coat closet function ... View the Post
Five Step Quick Cleaning Routine
That moment when the phone rings with friends asking if they can stop by, and you look around the house wondering how much you can clean up in the next 30 minutes before they arrive. Please tell me I'm not the only one this has happened to?! I always do better when I have a plan, so I thought I'd embrace the idea of spring cleaning this year by coming up with a simple game plan that I can use throughout the year to whip the house into shape quickly. With young kids and a new puppy in the ... View the Post
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Those Who Love to Organize
Do you have an organizing fan on your shopping list this holiday season? You know the type... they are always making lists, labeling everything in sight, and making sure there's a place for everything. Yep, those are my peeps! The good news is that I'm here to help you find the perfect gifts that they would love to find under the tree on Christmas morning! There's something on the list for every type of organizer, and every shopping budget... This post contains some affiliate ... View the Post
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