Shutter To Do List a great kitchen command center to keep your family organized When I saw these mini shutters at a garage sale for $5 I couldn't pass them up. I had no plan but tucked them away in mind, knowing a project would surface. With the school year approaching I established a personal goal of not being "that mom" again who forgets things like crazy sock day, field trip t-shirts and awards ceremonies on a regular basis. I'm not sure what happened to me. I used to be so organized. ... continue reading...
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Hunt & Host Home Tour: Living Room, Big Space to Cozy Abode
When we moved into this house my husband said, "I bet we never use this room." He didn't think the room would ever feel comfortable because it was big and seems kind of removed from the rest of our living spaces. He should know better. We've been married a while. I took that as a full on challenge. My goal quickly became - make this room a cozy, comfy, swallow you up, men like to hang our here but it's still a feminine, functional and unique living space that would be used ... continue reading...
Plan, Organize, List and Find…
Bible Tabs and Prayers Journals get your planning and organizing headed in the right direction! I might as well call August organizing month. It's like Spring cleaning, but less manual labor. The carefree, schedule free summer always does this to me. I love every minute of it, but by the end order is my pickles and ice cream to a pregnant lady. I NEED it. Luckily I have a dear friend who is a master at making organizing (at least on paper) pretty and fun. Here are three products of ... continue reading...
A Gathering Place: Back To School Storage
It's back to school season and that gets my organizational thoughts racing. I've always loved back to school, the start of a fresh new semester. Sharp pencils, crisp notebook paper and everything in order. The promise of staying on task and being on time with assignments fills the air. Just think of all those clean spiral notebooks waiting to be filled. Let's be honest though, getting out of the house with everything, everyone AND delivering them to school on time could be an Olympic sport. I ... continue reading...
Hunt & Host Home Tour: Girl’s Bedroom
Ah the tween years. That in between stage of still playing with dolls, but over the Disney princesses. She is starting to be nose down into her ipod and having a blast with our instagram summer fun project. It is an exciting age. Decorating for this transition age was exciting too. I really wanted her room to be her comfy space, her personality and her haven. I think it turned out very "Mae". In spite of her wanting green walls we decided on a neutral Sherwin Williams Mindful Grey as a ... continue reading...
Recycled Mailbox – A Start to Organizing For Fall
Recycled Mailbox Sorter Updated with Hardware My back to school organizing mode has kicked into full swing though! So much to do...school supplies, clothes, event and activity planning. I have a few projects I will be sharing over the coming weeks to help you get organized, of course in a junky fun way. This mailbox makeover came to life because I always feel like I am leaving something at the back door for someone to swing by and pick up. Under the mat is so 2014. I wanted something unique ... continue reading...
Between The Lines – A Painted Date Project
I have been sitting on this project a while. It was stirring in the back of my head for a long time and Father's Day pushed the idea out to fruition. I wanted some dates on display. Not just any dates, but the most important dates that have happened in my life. I had some old wood that I had my hubs put together into a canvas of sorts. I used one here. The other I saved and painted while my husband was off on a business trip. It was my gift to him for Father's Day. I think he really liked it ... continue reading...
Hunt & Host Home Tour: White Vintage Bathroom
This sweet little room all started with a light fixture. I found it a Lowe's and it was the first thing I bought in our renovation story.One tip that I think equals success in decorating is having a jumping off point. A piece of inspiration if you will. I find it unbearably hard to start decorating a room with a clean slate and no vision. It's impossible really. You will never be happy with the results if you don't have direction. For me it can be something small like a pillow or a theme. ... continue reading...
The Best Coconut Cake EVER!
I told you last week I would be reliving the past a little this month. Last week was my Grandfather's birthday and tomorrow is my Granny's! My Granny could smooth burn up a kitchen. She was an amazing cook, good old comfort food was her specialty. It was just the food of her day. As a child I remember her always in the kitchen. I don't really remember her in any other room of her own house. Unless the backyard garden counts. She had an amazing garden. It sprawled down the slightly sloping hill ... continue reading...
Being a Newbie
My mom (aka Deedles) and I were out one Friday combing garage sales as we are known to do. She really wanted to get my daughter a jewelry box given the new state of her pierced ears and all the earrings that come along with that. We found this ginormous jewelry box (from Lori Greiner of Shark Tank fame) for $3. Nice find Deedles. She wanted to paint it and get it all ready for my daughter. I sent her home with some white paint and directions to make her own chalk paint for ... continue reading...
