It's Week 2 of the New Year New Room Refresh Challenge. Last week, I shared the before photos of the former bedroom that we recently converted into a playroom / hangout room better suited to our growing boys. This week, I'm talking about playroom furniture and how to choose hard working pieces that add both style and function to the space. Six years ago, I wrote a popular post titled "How to Decorate a Boy's Bedroom That Will Grow With Him." In that post, I made a pretty bold statement - I ... View the Post
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Coat Closet Rod Dividers
A few weeks ago we finished the organized makeover of our coat closet. It's went from a sad combination of overstuffed and underutilized, to a super functional space with room for the whole family, plus a lot of bonus storage. And now, thanks to one final, quick tweak, I can officially call this closet organizing project complete! Adding an adjustable second row of hanging space for the boys' coats - down at their level - has been a game changer. But there was one thing I failed ... View the Post
{link party} The Creative Circle – Week32
Welcome to The Creative Circle link party – a place to share and find inspiration for your home! Kathy and I have some exciting news for you. We'll be introducing new co-hosts to The Creative Circle team. You might also notice some other changes as we try to optimize your features for the most exposure. We really do enjoy seeing your posts each week and are constantly impressed by your talents. If this is your first party, it’s a great place to find all sorts of ... View the Post
{decorating with style} Get Cozy with Non-Traditional Fall Colors: Part 2
A couple of weeks ago, I shared one of my favorite five minute decorating tips - the seasonal pillow swap. A few new pillows and a few rearranged accessories, and you have a totally refreshed room. I enjoy making simple decor changes for each season throughout the year, but until recently, fall was the one season I shied away from because traditional fall colors just don't jive with the style of my home. Then I realized that I was simply thinking too literally, and that by stepping outside the ... View the Post
Reclaimed Wood Photo Clipboard
When I saw the wood photo clipboard that Emmie, from My Someday in May, created in just five minutes, I knew I had to share it with you for Five Minute Friday! How cute is that, right? I love how easy it is to just swap out the photo any time you want! This would also be a great way to show of a special postcard from your travels or even a child's drawing! You'll find the easy tutorial over at My Someday In May, and I hope you'll spend a few minutes to get to know Emmie better while you ... View the Post
How to Store Luggage and Organize Travel Gear At Home
I love to travel! Near... far... I'll go anywhere! And prepping for a trip is half the fun. I enjoy the process of researching and learning about new places as I plan our adventures. The list maker in me even loves to make a great trip prep to do list. When it came time to actually pack, though... that was the one part of the process I dreaded because my suitcases and travel accessories were a disorganized mess and finding what I needed was a headache. But no longer! I spent an ... View the Post
Backyard Evolution Part 1 – The Before Photos & Initial Plans
Those of you that follow me on Instagram have probably seen a few photos lately of the work we are currently doing in our backyard. But this current landscaping work is just one step in what has been a six year long process to make our small, city backyard work for us - first as a couple of DINKs, and now as a family with two young boys. I thought it might be fun to go back in time to when we first moved into our home in 2008, and walk you through each stage of the process, starting ... View the Post
Charger Cord Organizer with Custom Icon Labels
Technology has become such an essential part of our every day lives that I feel like I'm totally drowning in cords, cables, and chargers lately! The kitchen is the heart of our home, and I typically wind up working at the kitchen table rather than my home office in order to be closer to the kids, so I was desperately in need of a charger cord organizer to contain and organize all of technology in this space. I finally came up with a phone charger organizer that is not only functional, but ... View the Post
{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
When and Why to Prime Before Painting
This post is sponsored by Rust-Oleum, whose products make almost all of my DIY projects look better! Do you ever ask yourself, do I need to prime before paining this or is primer really necessary? I know I do! Back in law school I spent many hours painting a laminate bookshelf for my apartment, only to have the paint peel right off because I didn't prime it first. I'm a much savvier DIYer now than I was back then, but I still find myself questioning when I need to use ... View the Post
{home tour} Entry and Living Room
UPDATE: Thanks for stopping by to see our entry and living room. The photos below are a couple of years old, so if you want to see some more updated photos of the living room, you'll find them in these seasonal home tours: It's open house time again, so come on in and have a look around... Today you don't have to go far past the front door, as I'm giving you a tour of our open entry and living room. Here's a reminder of the first floor layout to help you get your bearings. And in ... View the Post
My First Time Using Chalk Paint – Challenges but Ultimate Success
Let me start by saying that I am no expert when it comes to painting furniture. In fact, that is an understatement! I had a bad experience back in law school when I cluelessly painted a cheap wood-laminate bookshelf using latex paint... the first coat went on ok, but when I tried to paint the second coat, each brush stroke just peeled up the paint from the first coat. It was a hot mess and I vowed that I would never paint furniture again! Fast forward ten years and I had gained a lot DIY ... View the Post
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