When I redesigned our laundry closet, my goal was to not only make it pettier and better organized, but to also make it easier to ensure that our clothes always come out looking their best. I had seen lots of cute laundry symbols posters online, but what I really needed was a memo board to keep track of notes about special washing instructions... and I got the best of both worlds by creating my own. And now I'm giving it to you as a free printable, in your choice of colors! Laundry is ... View the Post
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How to Open Ikea Boxes the Easy Way
It's been a long time since I've posted a Five Minute Friday tip, but this one is just too good not to share! I think many of us would agree that often times the hardest part about assembling IKEA furniture is opening the dang boxes. I mean, I appreciate that the boxes are really sturdy because I've never opened an Ikea box to find the contents inside damaged, but the glue they use makes the boxes nearly impossible tear open. It's one thing when you're assembling one small thing, but when ... View the Post
{link party} The Creative Circle – Week 54
Welcome to The Creative Circle link party - a place to share and find inspiration for your home! The kitchen is the heart of every home... some days, I feel like I hardly leave ours. So we decided that this week, this hard working space deserved some features all its own! You'll find the the details of each featured project below, and be sure to link up for a chance to be featured next week! Bloggers, show us what you've got! We are eager to share your DIY, decor and ... View the Post
Inexpensive Wreath Storage Idea
Hanging a pretty wreath on the front door is one of the easiest ways to add some seasonal cheer to your front porch, but storing all those holiday wreaths can become a challenge. This is especially true when you have double doors, resulting in two of every wreath. I speak from experience! I used to just have two Christmas wreaths, but over time, I've added to my collection and now also have sets of front door wreaths for spring, fall, Halloween, and more. I used to use wreath storage bags in ... View the Post
Organizing and Cleaning
A disorganized home can create unnecessary stress, and no one needs more stress in his or her life! But trying to get organized can also feel overwhelming. Organizing is not simply about lining things up and making them look neat today. The real challenge is creating organized systems that you can keep up with so you won't find yourself needing to reorganize again a few months down the road. While function is key, I also strongly believe that organizing can be beautiful. I've found that when ... View the Post
DIY Ideas to Trim Your Christmas Tree
Have you started decorating for the holidays? Today I am joining more than 35 of your favorite bloggers to share our fun and festive ideas. From ornaments to tree skirts, you are sure to be inspired by all of these amazing handmade ideas to Trim the Tree! I recently made these DIY travel map Christmas ornaments, and I just love how they turned out! Best of all, they were simple to make, so it will be easy for me to create more each time we visit a new destination. Get the ... View the Post
{five minute friday} Framed Photo Stamps
If you checked out my One Room Challenge reveal of our new master bedroom yesterday, then you already got a glimpse of today's Five Minute Friday project. Today I am sharing the simple details because despite being so quick and easy, it really makes me smile! I don't even know if it's still "cool" to use photo stamps for your wedding stationery, but when I got married back in 2007 it was pretty trendy so I think it's a safe bet that I'm not the only one who has a bunch of extra ... View the Post
{five minute friday} The Fastest Way to Refresh Wood Furniture, Trim and Floors
If you are following along with my One Room Challenge progress, then you know that I am redesigning our master bedroom and that one of my goals was to create a comfortable reading nook in the corner of the room. I picked a cozy new chair as well as an ottoman so that I could kick back and put my feet up. Since my budget is tight, I did a lot of online shopping to find an inexpensive ottoman - but sometimes when you go cheap, you get what you pay for. When the ottoman arrived, it was quite ... View the Post
Colorful and Modern Oriental Rugs
If you'd asked me few years ago if I'd ever add an oriental rug in my modern living room, I would have told you no way. But this traditional style of rug has made a playful comeback in recent years with lots of bold, colorful options. At the beginning of the year, we repainted our living room walls from teal to gray, and added an entire wall of white book shelves (get the details on how we customized these IKEA bookshelves). After the updates, our living room was feeling a little too neutral ... View the Post
Basement Bathroom Makeover: Week 2 {One Room Challenge}
It's a good thing the One Room Challenge has been extended from six weeks to eight, because we accomplished exactly nothing during week 1, and week 2 isn't shaping up to be much more productive on the bathroom makeover front. We've have some family matters that are taking priority right now, but I did want to pop in quickly tonight with a quick update to show you a few inspiration photos. Then next week, I'll share the detailed plans for this space... and hopefully soon after that we'll actually ... View the Post
{link party} The Creative Circle – Show Us Your Best of 2015!
Welcome to The Creative Circle link party - a place to share and find inspiration for your home! Happy New Year's Eve, friends! It's a big day around here because it's also my oldest son's 4th birthday! It's been a very busy week between Christmas and preparing for the big birthday, but managed to put together a few blog posts rounding up my best and worst posts of 2015! The best decorating, DIY, and organizing projects were determine by you - the readers - via pageviews. And the ... View the Post
Framing Up Some Fashion Inspiration for the Closet
A lot of home design/DIY bloggers also blog about their fashion. Not me! I like clothes as much as the next girl, but I'm definitely not a trend setter. I am just happy if I catch on to a trend before it's already "so last season." I tend to get into a rut and don't try new things when it comes to fashion, and this is especially true when it comes to scarves. Last summer I showed you how I turned cabinet pulls into scarf hangers. Getting my scarfs out of a drawer and hanging up where I can see ... View the Post