The first time I went to check out what would soon be our future apartment in Arlington, the thing that wreeled me in was not the apartment’s large size, good price, or fantastic location… but the PANTRY!!! I think I left there remembering nothing about the wall color, or even the street address, because all I could think about was how I was going to organize my food. See post Type A+ Personality if you’re feeling confused (or concerned). Long story short, pantries ROCK. Not only do they provide ample food storage and a place to play
Viewing Archive: StorageOrganize Tip #2 Conquering the Bedroom. For a lot of people, the bedroom gets the raw end of the decorating deal, because it’s the one room that your guests are unlikely to see when they come visit. And it’s really just about what other people think, right?? :) Wrong! Your bedroom should get just as much attention (if not more) since it is the one room in your home that should evoke a sense of calmness and tranquilitiy, or whatever feeling you need to get a good night sleep. So here are 5 easy steps to a more organized bedroom. Ok people, let’s hear those New Years resolutions! Or rather, let me guess… Exercise more? Yeah, I’ve been working on that one since New Years 1999. Read more “smart” books, watch less “dumb” TV. Drink more water! Buy organic. Be more patient with incompetent people at work. Find a hobby and stick to it! Well, unfortunately I can’t provide much assistance with the items mentioned above, as I have tried (and failed) at most of them… however one resolution that I think a lot of people can benefit from, I can help with! And that is GETTING ORGANIZED! To me, there is nothing Thanks Beyoncé for your inspiration! I know you’re reading this So… I love wood. (insert inappropriate remark here). But seriously…. Every time I go to a flea market or tag sale, I am always drawn to their wood pieces, to use for storage. I think it’s a combination of my love for that worn, aged look, and that fact that each piece is always unique. I love it… For those who have little closet space in their home (insert 99% of you fabulous ladies out there), reclaimed wood boxes and crates are a great way to keep things organized and Thank YOU Real Simple magazine, for sooo much inspiration! Each month when I would purchase (er… steal my mom’s) Real Simple magazine, I would go right to the “New Uses for Old Things” section. It’s amazing. It’s totally a “der, why didn’t I think of that” moment over and over again, and I couldn’t love it more! Well to my pleasant surprise, one day while perusing Target for much needed household items [a.k.a. cute shirt for an upcoming dinner], I came across an ENTIRE magazine dedicated to the topic. I just had to have it. amazon.com ($18.45 and worth While in grad school, I had the incredible opportunity of living on my fiance’s family farm. <Shout out to the Hopf crew!> The organic vegetables we had constant access to were absolutely amazing, but to my surprise, I got just as much excitement out of a different farm item… Enter the Ball Jar. This inexpensive, and quite easy to find glass jar (also known as a Mason Jar) is extremely versatle! While its primary function is for jarring goods, like farm veggies, there are so many cool things you can do with one around the house. How, you ask? Well let me  |
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