You may have noticed that Five Minute Friday has been on a bit of a hiatus. Things have been really hectic behind the scenes, and I was having a hard time coming up with new five minute projects that I felt were really valuable and helpful to you guys. But recently, in the midst of working on another project, I had a light bulb moment and literally dropped what I was doing to create a quick five minute solution to one of my biggest organizing challenges... drawers! Let me back up just a ... View the Post
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{link party} The Creative Circle – Week 33
Welcome to The Creative Circle link party – a place to share and find inspiration for your home! Kathy and I are excited this week to be introducing two new co-hosts of The Creative Circle! Deb from Seeking Lavender Lane and LZ from The Summery Umbrella have joined us and we are thrilled to be growing the party and finding new ways to make it better benefit YOU! You can learn more about Deb and LZ below, and be sure to follow them using the provided social media links! In addition to ... View the Post
How to Create a Magnetic Chalkboard Wall
I have loved chalkboards ever since I was a kid. It was always such a special treat anytime I had an opportunity to doodle on the board after school! So several years ago when I became aware that you could buy chalkboard paint for your home, I knew that my kids would some day have their very own chalkboard to doodle on! And then I learned about magnetic primer, and well...that sealed the deal! I realize that chalkboard walls are becoming quite common, but I always enjoy seeing how people ... View the Post
Tompkins Residence
This post contains some affiliate links. If you purchase something I recommend, you will pay the same price, but I may receive a small commission. Source for Girls' Desk Space Micke Desks (2) $119.99/eachMicke Drawers (2) $89.99/eachSvelti Deep Cove Teal Dining Chairs (5 or 6 total) $69/eachMuseum Style Kids' Art Prints (Style MOMA 1, Size A1) $165/each HAVSTA Bookshelves (Set of 3) $1497HAVSTA Cabinets (3) $259/eachRibba Picture Frames (5) $11.99/eachTable $279.99Chairs ... View the Post
{one room challenge} Ironing Out the Kinks: Laundry Room Week 4 Update
Welcome back to another week of our One Room Challenge laundry/linen closet makeover. We're at week 4 of this 6 week challenge, and we've come to the point in the process where we're checking some of the more labor intensive items off of the list, but everything is taking a little longer than I'd like and there's a lot of problem solving and adapting along the way. I call this the "ironing out the kinks" week. Before I show you what we accomplished this week, let me remind that our ... 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
{link party} The Creative Circle – Week 41
Welcome to The Creative Circle link party - a place to share and find inspiration for your home! Whew! After some long weeks, and what felt like longer nights, I finally finished my laundry room makeover and posted the full reveal earlier this morning. Since I banished the red in our laundry closet in favor of some fabulous white brick temporary wallpaper, it seems appropriate that all of this week's features are also white! You'll find the the details of each featured ... View the Post
An Easy Way to Hide Laundry Room Faucets & Hoses
Your laundry room is a hard working space, but it doesn't have to be all business and no pleasure. I find the chore of doing laundry much more bearable in a pretty space, which is why I worked hard to strike a balance between beauty and function when designing the plans for my recent laundry closet makeover. When I drew up the initial design for the space, I envisioned hanging four framed paintings above the washer and dryer, but below the cabinets. However, I quickly realized a kink in ... View the Post
{five minute friday} 15 Genius Christmas Decorating Hacks
Have you started decorating for Christmas yet? We got a little jump start last weekend, but I'll be finishing up over the next few days {getting ready for my Christmas Home Tour which will be on the blog next Tuesday}. Each year it seems that our turning our home into a holiday wonderland gets a little easier because over time we've come up with some great time saving hacks! I've rounded up 15 of my favorite five minute Christmas decorating hacks, and I'd love for you to share your tips in the ... View the Post
Budget Friendly Sewing Room Organization Ideas
I got a sewing machine for my birthday a few years ago, and I have big plans to create my own mini "sewing room" inside an armoire. This project hasn't made it to the top of my to do list just yet, but in the meantime, I'm excited to share the most adorable space packed with tons of smart sewing room organization ideas to inspire us all! This space proves that you truly don't need a large space or big budget to create a stylish and organized sewing room. I love social media because it allows ... View the Post
How to Install a Wall of Garage Shelving and Drawers
In the past few weeks, I've received the same question from several different readers asking for more specifics on how we installed our garage shelving system. I realize now that I clearly didn't provide enough information about our wall-mounted shelves and drawers in my previous garage organizing posts, so today I'm going to break down all the details. This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase something I recommend, you'll pay the same price, but I may receive a small ... View the Post
{seasonal style} Modern Peek-A-Boo Pumpkins
Today I want to share the easy tutorial for one of the projects that you saw in my Halloween Home Tour last Friday - my modern peek-a-boo Jack O'Lantern pumpkins! If you've been out shopping recently, you've probably noticed that these craft carving pumpkins are sold just about everywhere - from your local craft stores, to Home Depot, to Walmart - but the prices vary widely. I originally looked at some white craft pumpkins at Michaels and Hobby Lobby, but I just couldn't justify the $25+ ... View the Post