It’s classic, natural (literally), and has been around storing people’s crap since the beginning of man. Wood is cheap, and with a few basic tools, can be made into so many storage possibilities.
Just last year my husband expressed a desire to get into woodworking.
“If I let you buy all these tools, you will make me whatever I want,… Read the rest
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Creative Storage Solutions Week #9 – Wood
Linen Closet Makeover – Part 1
This is my linen closet:
It’s itty bitty, and a whole lotta mess. With a little work it has some serious potential. I have a few ideas on how to get this closet back in shape. First, I need some organization.
After a major purge, I got rid of about half of the bedding and old towels that were living here.
The… Read the rest
Feature Friday – Katie from Smile Like You Mean It
Hello Readers!
My name is Katie Brown and I write about a little bit of everything on my blog, Smile Like You Mean It. I’m so happy to share my craft space with you today!
Over the last year or two I’ve become somewhat of a craft-supply hoarder! You can bet I was in that nice long line when Roberts… Read the rest
Feature Friday – Mini Manor
*We are starting a new series on The Organized Mom! If you , or someone you know has a great organizational idea, we would love to share it with our readers! You may send submissions to: natalie@organizedmom.net. Here’s a look at our first feature; Ahsli from the beautiful blog called Mini Manor!
Hi my name is Ashli from Mini Manor,… Read the rest
DIY Boot Storage
If I see muddy boots on my floor one more time I’m going to…
Well, I just don’t know.
Unfortunately no one is admitting to doing it, and I am starting to think it’s a joint effort around here.
I’m just going to nip this one in the bud right now with a simple book storage solution.
First, you need a box.… Read the rest
Book Review Design*Sponge at Home
As you know we have just launched our Creative Storage Solutions series. I wanted to share with you a favorite website that has been my personal creative inspiration for the last year or two. The site is called Design*Sponge, and chances are you have seen or heard about it.
Design*Sponge is a design blog run by Brooklyn-based writer, Grace Bonney. Launched in… Read the rest
$3 Laundry Hamper
One of our kids rooms has an itty bitty closet, and there just isn’t enough room inside for a dirty clothes hamper. Here’s the solution I came up with…
12″ wood Embroidery hoop $1.25
Clearance pillow case $1.99
Ta-da!
Not bad for just over $3.00.
You will need to buy a hook for the back of your door if… Read the rest




















