Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Organization tip: illustrated packing list
Now I know this may not be for everyone... but sometimes when I pack for a little trip, I like to draw out my outfits instead of just a regular list. Not only is it fun, but it helps me to visualize some cute looks and see what I need from each category. I was so excited when I found this packing list from a few years ago. It is funny to see how your style and ideas change over time. I remember those outfits from that weekend, and I definitely felt very prepared and stylish.
xo.
xo.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Obsessed with: alphabet paintings
Over the weekend I worked on a painting for a friend. It is going to be part of an auction at her daughter's preschool. Over the years I have made so many and I must say I never get sick of making them. In a perfect world, I would have so many orders that I could work on one every day. I am just obsessed with them!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Obsessed with: vintage jewelry finds
A few weeks ago I went to a local thrift shop and found some amazing vintage jewelry. I think they are going to be great pieces for spring and summer. I love wearing something vintage, it really makes me feel a little extra creative. I am totally obsessed!
xo.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Organization tip: Ikea Expedit
These are the best bookcases ever. We have 2 of them. One is in the kids' closet full of bins that house their clothing, in neat little buckets of course. And the other is in our playroom. It is amazing how much this guy can hold.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Guest Organizer: great grains
One reader had a great idea for eating healthy, while also making a cute display of grains in her kitchen.
Eating grains is a great way of sneaking fiber into your diet. But here's the dilemma, while buying small boxes is a waste of money, the big boxes are awkward to store, and pretty unattractive. The solution: mason jars with tags tied on with jute twine. This is definitely much more appetizing! As an added organizational tool, she also tacked a 1-sheet list of cooking instructions for each to the inside of a kitchen cabinet, for reference.
Obsessed with: wooden kids products
I am sort of obsessed with my kids playing with wooden toys instead of plastic ones*. It has nothing to do with chemicals or environmental concerns, etc. It is purely aesthetic. I just feel like if there are going to be toys visible around my house, they should at least be of good design.
*As the years have gone on, we have definitely acquired some plastic toys along the way, but the wooden ones are certainly my favorite!
Here are some of my favorites.
Play Kitchen by Educo
Dump Truck by Plan Toys
Tool Bench by Melissa and Doug
High Chair by Stokke
Musical Instruments by Plan Toys
Interchangeable Cars by Automoblox
Ride-on Cow by Prince Lion Heart
*As the years have gone on, we have definitely acquired some plastic toys along the way, but the wooden ones are certainly my favorite!
Friday, March 11, 2011
Obsessed with: dexter
Can we just take a moment and admire this amazing little beast?
I am totally 100% obsessed with this guy.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Mini organized moment: truck groups
Monday, March 7, 2011
follow up
And here is what happens when you do those things that you should do ONLY during nap time while kids are awake.
Organization tip: while they were sleeping
It's amazing how much you can get done in the time kids nap. I try to do limit what I do to things that I can't do while they are awake. But depending on how long they sleep (don't hate me... its usually about 3 hours) I can really get a lot done. Like...
Bake brownie cupcakes
work on a painting
watch terrible reality t.v. that I recorded
check email and do a little online shopping
xo.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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