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
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Book Review Design*Sponge at Home
Creative Storage Solutions Week #3
It’s week #3 in our Creative Storage Solutions series! Today we are talking about vintage mason jars.
I know, I know, using vintage mason jars for storage is old news, right? But they still remain one of the most popular ways to store items for display. The problem is, they sell for almost $10 a piece on sites like Etsy… Read the rest
Lazy Susan Storage
Hello! I am Becca with Tabletop Lazy Susans, and a friend of Sarah’s. We were talking recently about ways to organize your kitchen, and thought it would be fun for me to tell you about how I have organized a space in my kitchen with a Lazy Susan.
In my home, I have a beautiful kitchen with wonderful, knotty alder… Read the rest
DIY Makeup Brush Storage
There are certain things in this world that every girl should own.
A piece of diamond jewelry.
Tweezers.
Comfortable heels.
And a drill.
Yup, I am putting a drill right up there with sensible shoes.
It’s true! Every girl should have access to a drill and know how to use it.
Check the oil in your car? Forget it, that’s what Jiffy… Read the rest
Creative Storage Solutions Week #2
Welcome to week two of Creative Storage Solutions! Today’s idea is a creative photo display.
Displaying photos of loved ones has been around since the birth of portrait photography.
Try thinking outside the box (ahem… frame) when displaying your photos.
I picked up the paint brush below at a yard sale for less than a dollar. After removing the handle… 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
Christmas Ornament Storage
In years past we have waited until almost the end of January to take our Christmas tree down. Not this year! I am ready to have my house back. As of today, our tree is officially taken down and all Christmas decor has been put away.
Since I have small kids I never buy breakable ornaments. Storing them is easy for me… Read the rest
Creative Storage Solutions Week #1
Happy New Year friends, and welcome to a brand new weekly series on The Organized Mom! Every Monday morning we are going to bring you a new creative idea for storage and organization.
Week #1- Metal cans!
Whether old or new, metal cans have been used to store items for many years. Cans are a great storage container for office… Read the rest
Kitchen Knife Organization and a Giveaway!
First of all, let’s get to the good stuff.
We are giving away a pretty set of colorful knives by Oceanstar.
Oceanstar has been around for over ten years making quality eco-friendly products for the home and families.
This is a colorful non-stick coating knife set with hardwood block that retails for $28.99. Complete with a non-stick coating, this set includes a 3-inch paring… Read the rest
DIY Earring Organization
These are my earrings.
I keep them in this super organized tupperware.
Booooring.
Actually, I really like this container, and whenever I travel I use it to take jewelry with me.
So yeah, it’s actually a good way to organize jewelry.
BUT, I want something pretty to have in my closet.
And my mom found this cool oval frame for me… Read the rest
