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Interior Designer + Organizer + Blogger - Love to create functional, yet style-savvy spaces. Embracing quality over quantity. Loving life. Living now.

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Round-up :: DIY Message Boards

March 9, 2015 · Comments { 5 }

Having difficulty juggling appointments, activities and homework schedules for your family? As my kids have gotten older, I’ve found that it’s more and more challenging to kept it all straight. A message board in our kitchen nook has helped us tremendously. If you are are need of a command center, I’ve rounded up a few DIY message board options that you may want to consider.

Love this sleek, colorful dry-erase message board via BHG. It’s made from a piece of glass that’s simply been painted on the back and framed. Love!

This DIY magnetic board from 4 Men and 1 Lady, is made of a 26 gauge galvanized steel sheet and then framed. It also doubles as a dry erase board for quick messages. Would love great in a kitchen, mudroom or playroom.

The folks at Martha Stewart created this chic message center using a store-bought cork board that was painted and upgraded with a brass rod to hold mail and hooks to hold keys. Love the many functions it provides!

Although this option isn’t as versatile as the others, I love the simplicity. The could be a fun DIY project or purchased through George & Willy.

happy organizing,

cristin

Read full story By Cristin on March 9, 2015 in DIY, home organization, kitchens, martha stewart, office supplies, Organization, organization tips, Organizational tips, Paperwork, Tips/Tricks

Friday Finds :: Metallic Storage

March 6, 2015 · Comments { 1 }

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With spring cleaning just around the corner, there is no better time to get organized. Bins and baskets are a great way to corral the clutter and can be used throughout the home. With tons of stylish options available, finding just the right storage to meet your needs and coordinate with your decor is possible. Some current favorites that have also been trending lately are the metallic storage bins and baskets. For today’s Friday Finds, I’ve rounded up some organizing beauties in a variety of metallic hues.

product links:

1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5

happy organizing!

cristin

Read full story By Cristin on March 6, 2015 in brass, copper, Features, friday find, Friday Finds, home accessories, Organization, storage

5 Favorites :: Wallpapered Powder Rooms

March 4, 2015 · Comments { 5 }

You know I’m a huge fan of wallpaper and am thrilled that it’s made a comeback! One of my favorite spaces to wallpaper is the powder room or half bath. The color, texture and pattern can add so much character and style to the small space. But let me be clear – I hesitate to have full bathrooms papered because of the moisture showers/baths produce. Eventually the seams of even the best papered bathroom will start to come up. So if you love the look of wallpapered bathrooms, my advice is to stick with the powder room (although some of the examples below are of full bathrooms).

Here’s a round-up of five fave baths featuring wallpaper:

image sources top to bottom: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5

Do you love the look of wallpapered powder rooms?

happy decorating!

cristin

Read full story By Cristin on March 4, 2015 in 5 favorites, Bathroom, bathrooms, Features, interior design, Interiors, mid-century modern, pattern, wallpaper

Decorating with Green

March 2, 2015 · Comments { 2 }

Hello March! It’s the month in which we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, the last few weeks of winter and the new growth spring provides. I’ve always associated the color green and it’s many wonderful shades with March. Today I’m sharing a few favorite images featuring the hue.