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Room of The Week

July 6, 2012

While everyone can’t have a closet as spectacular as this one….

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Everyone can have a closet that is stylish, pretty, functional and inspirational, regardless of size.

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Tricks of the Trade:

* Organize your cloths by silhouette and then color!

* Invest in some pretty boxes to store accessories, tees and seasonal items!

* Display this things you love…jewelry, scarves, handbags!

* Add decorative accents like wallpaper, paint, accent rugs, a chandelier and mirrors to give your closet the feel of a decorated room!

* Keep things neat and tidy…organization is one of best styling tips around!

So, what stylish touches are you going to add to your closet??

6 Ways to Organzie Your Scarves

July 5, 2012

Now that the weather has reached temps that make wearing a summer scarf not only unnecessary but outright ridiculous, I’ve been looking for ways to store my ever-growing scarf collection.

I’m the type of person that needs and wants to see my accessories vs have then hidden in drawers so that will dictate what storage method I end up doing. I’ve come across SIX ways to store scarves and thought I’d share them with you.

A Plastic Shoe Organizer–Not only can you store lots of scarves but they will surely stay neat and tidy with this system.

Hangers–This is an old school organizing method but one that works. While you can surely see all your scarves with this method, I don’t know if I want to give up closet space for my scarves!

{p.s. clear plastic shower curtain rings allow you to pull this look off!}

Bathroom Hardware–The idea of using wall mounted TP holders and towel bars is pretty clever but might take up too much precious wall space.

Drawer Bins–I love the look of this storage technique but since I like to see my scarves, I don’t know if it would work. But, I’m considering!

{wrapping your scarves around small pieces of cardboard or foam core will keep your scarves uniform}

Over The Door Hook–I really like the idea of using up space that is often neglected to store my scarves. This is the winner for me!

Ladders–If you happen to have an old ladder hanging around, it too can make a great storage and display space for your scarves.

Here’s a peek at one of three over-the-door hook scarf racks I have going on!

Next up, organizing them by color!

So, how do you organize and store your scarves??

all images via Pinterest

10 Design Ideas I LOVE

March 27, 2012

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DECORATING WITH CHALKBOARD PAINT
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WALLPAPERING THE CEILING
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DECORATING WITH BASKETS
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ADDING FUN KNOBS TO A SIMPLE FURNITURE PIECE

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HIDE THE TV WITH SLIDING DOORS
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USING TWO SHOWER CURTAINS INSTEAD OF ONE

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PAINTING YOUR FRONT DOOR A FUN COLOR
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HANGING A FLOATING SHELF IN YOUR LIVING ROOM

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CREATING WALL ART WITH BUTTONS
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TRANSFORMING A BASIC LAMP WITH A UNIQUE LAMPSHADE

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Chalkboard Dresser, Chalkboard Table, Wallpapered Ceiling, Baskets, Drawer Knobs, Sliding TV Doors, Shower Curtains, Painted Front Door, Floating Shelf, Button Art, Lampshade

If you’d like help creating a home you absolutely love, CONTACT ME about my design services!

Craft and Hobby Spaces

April 29, 2011

As a crafter and DIY girl, I am always on the look out for unique craft and hobby work spaces that will inspire me, along with decorating and organizing ideas that I can incorporate into my space.

One of my first sources of inspiration is the magazine Where Women Create. When I first stumbled upon this publication I couldn’t believe someone had created a magazine to showcase the creative spaces of women all over the world. Created by Jo Packham, Where Women Create gives you an insider view of “the inspiring work spaces of extraordinary women.”

The publication is filled with beautiful images and stories from the artist, about their work and the creative spaces they call home. Here’s a look at some of my favorite creative spaces:

I love this all white space, with pops of color infused to give it some creative personality.

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The oversized letters and bold yellow chair immediately awake my creativity.

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It’s always great to incorporate a lounge chair into a creative space, so flipping through magazines, books or fabric stacks is a bit more comforting.

Nest Pretty Things via home designing

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I love that color and pattern were used in unexpected places in this space. The turquoise desk top is beautiful and the floral print used to frame the back of the bookshelves adds interest without overwhelming the space. And, that red pendant light is to die for!

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Even a small space can be turned into a beautiful craft area. Here, a closet was outfitted with lots of great storage containers. The orange boxes make the fun and the clear bins help to visually enlarge the space.

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My dream craft space will incorporate an island as a work surface.

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Love the hanging bar for fabrics!

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So feminine and pretty. I adore the ruffle chair cover for the desk chair and the mix of storage boxes and bins. Left over wallpaper, gift wrap or fabric and great options for covering plain storage pieces.

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How fun is this space? Style mixed with crafts, what’s better than that!

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If you’re looking for clever ways to store some of your crafting supplies, here are a few photos that may help.

Inexpensive tension rods, used for curtains provide a great storage solution for ribbon spools.

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Decorative vanity jars are great for holding pencils, scissors and other craft utensils. And I love the blue tray, which makes it easy to clear the desk surface when extra space is needed.

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Galvanized buckets hung from wire are stylish and rustic at the same time.

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Have you ever thought about using a wine rack as supply storage? Add glass or plastic cups and you’ve got a great look.

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And of course, no post about incredible crafting spaces would be complete without images of the “queen of crafting” work space, Martha Stewart. Martha uses here attic space as her craft room and incorporated cabinets and work surface all around the perimeter of the room.

Simple, beautiful and incredibly organized, like everything Martha does!

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With all this craft and office space inspiration I’ve looked at lately, I decided to make a few decorative clip boards to dress up my space.

Not only will the clipboards help me stay organized, but I love how the mix of patterns give my space an eclectic vibe. I’m in the process of making more stylish clipboards, which will be for sell on my Etsy site, which I plan to launch next month. Stay tuned.

Do you have a craft or hobby room? And, what do you love to craft?

Come back tomorrow to check out a few crafting projects I’ve been busy with.

Have a great weekend!

Luxury For The Home

January 26, 2011

The Atlanta Gift Show recently ended and I must say there are lots of great new products that will be hitting consumer shelves over the next few months. Later this week, I’ll have several post showcasing some of the hot new items coming your way.

Until then, I wanted to let you all in one of my favorite product lines that was showcased at the show. Mangiacotti is a line of luxury personal care, homekeeping and home fragrance products that are simply magnificent.

I carried Mangiacotti in my store, and feel in love with everything they have to offer. Not only is the product superb, but the packaging is fun and stylish. This darling image of the Mangiacotti Girl adorns each and every product.

My dear friend, Michele Mangiacotti established her company in 1998 and has developed it into one of the best home and personal care product lines in the industry. And to top it off, all of her products are earth friendly, made of essentials oils, plant derived and MADE IN THE USA.

My favorite scent in the line had been Lemon Verbena, until I smelled the newest scent, Ginger Lime. Wow is the fragrance incredible!

Here is a sampling of the products available from Mangiacotti, all on my favorites list.

Ginger Lime Bar Soap–$9.95

I’m telling you this scent is incredible!

Lemon Verbena Candles–$21.25

A perfect scent for spring, summer, fall and winter! And you get a cut set of matches too.

Pomegranate Liquid Kitchen Soap $16.95

You’re kitchen will be thanking you. And, don’t you just love the stylish bottle.

Ginger Lime Surface Cleaner–$15.50

Since we all have to clean our homes, why not make it smell great in the process.

Lavender Sheet Spray–$17.95

As someone who sprays her sheets daily with lavender spray, this is the best out there.

Ginger Lime Shea Butter Lotion–$19.95

A wonderful hand or body lotion.

Since many of you are organizing and beginning to do a bit of spring cleaning, now is the perfect time to pick up some Mangiacotti and add a bit of light-hearted luxury to your home! Head on over to their website to check out all their great products.

Daily Inspiration–Stylish Organization

January 26, 2011

Because Organization can be Pretty…

I’m just loving all the creative and stylish ways people are organizing their homes. To recreate this look in your home, you’ll need:

Ikea Expedit Shelving (below–$129)

Stylish Wallpaper

Great Accessories

Happy Decorating~

A GIRL CAN DREAM, CAN’T SHE

June 29, 2010

I am one of those super organized people who always makes the bed before I leave each morning, never leaves dishes in the sink, stuffs my handbags with paper so they will hold their shape and cleans up my desk each night before I leave work. When it comes to my closet, my organization skills fall apart a bit. Not because I don’t try, but because I just don’t have enough space to hang by color, sort by style, fold beautiful stacks or see all my shoes at one time. If I won the lottery, yes, I’d pay off all my bills, but I’d also build my dream closet, inspired by these beauties…

This closet was designed by Steven Gambrel, almost like a kitchen would be…lots of function without giving up a bit of style. I love that everything is behind closed doors.

I love the painted wall in this closet. Painting your closet walls is a quick and easy way to add a bit of style.

This gorgeous closet belongs to my design crush Nate Berkus!

Super organized, stylish and chic! The hat boxes and storage bins are a classic touch.

In my dream closet, organizing my jewelry would be high on the list. And I’d sort it by color just like this.

The wallpaper in this closet is so fun and whimsical. And I love how the chandelier adds a bit of high style.

Black cabinets, or white cabinets…what’s a girl to do?

OK, THIS IS THE ULTIMATE DREAM!

This closet space was designed for Mariah Carey and is only a small section of her entire closet. The knobs on the outside of each unit allow you to hang up selected outfits and I love that each space is individually lit. The white cabinets, floor tile, crystal chandelier and stylish furniture really make this space glamorous and sophisticated. How pretty!

So, If I never win the lottery and get the chance to build out my Mariah Carey dream closet, I’ll organize my tiny space and make it as pretty as I can.