Monday, January 30, 2012

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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Path to Progress Continues!


One project that doesn't happen often enough at my house is getting rid of old spices! Could this be why all my meals tasted the same-bland? It was fun, the day I got the Tupperware Spice Containers(era 1990ish)! No, the spices aren't THAT old. Dumping them into the clear containers, labeling them, and putting them on a carousel in my cabinet! Well, I have come to the conclusion that that probably isn't the best method for me. I tossed most of what I had on hand and headed out to Price Chopper. It was early that morning, so the spices were all lined up in neat rows. I took one of each. It was easy to see if I had missed any! Here is the progress. Out with the old!


In with the new!

What else did I accomplish with this spice center makeover? 2 empty kitchen drawers!


Now onto the "too small for coats" closet....It is now a "puppy" closet with all of their things in one place(except for the treats in my lower desk drawer).


Josie's hook, Ellie's hook, toy box, and bins with the dog clothes, more toys, and one for my extra jammies that didn't fit in the bathroom.
One more picture-I hung the leftover lattice piece from my master bedroom closet scarf project in the hall closet. I will probably add cup hooks to use it for more storage. For now, it is bare, but lots of possibilities!

Will the projects ever end? Probably not! Until next time....
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Monday, January 9, 2012

101 Pretty Printables


Check out the fun post I found on Pinterest! If you aren't signed up for Pinterest, let me know and I will send you an invitation! I consider it time well spent on the computer! :)





These pretty printables are fabulous and free…you can’t go wrong with that! Decorate your home with quotes and flowers, throw a party that looks like a million bucks or wrap a gift with the perfect tag.  Oh my gosh…you are going to love these!!!  There’s a little something for everyone.  I wish I could share a photo of each one, but my blog would most likely blow up…ha!
Make sure your printer has color ink before you start, and feel free to share this list with all your friends…they’ll love you for it!
  1. Chevron Invitations & Tags – The TomKat Studio
  2. I’m Sew Very Happy Print – CRAFT
  3. Kokeshi Doll Recipe Cards – Creative Mamma
  4. Vintage Round Labels – Cathe Holden
  5. Summer Fruit Labels & Tags – Creature Comforts
  6. Handmade Labels for Gifts – Everything Etsy
  7. Whatever Is Printable – Arian Armstrong
  8. Vintage Shell Clip Art – Martha Stewart
  9. Beautiful Thank You Cards – Do-It-Yourself Invitations
  10. Toy Bin Storage Tags – Lily Jane
  11. Vintage Music Sheets – Crafty Secrets
  12. Star Trek Paper Dolls – Paper Thin Personas
  13. Lavender Wrapping Bands – Daily Suze
  14. Canning Party Printables – Cottage Industrial
  15. Star Wars Tags & Stickers – Living Locurto
  16. Vintage Inspired Placemats – The Pretty Blog
  17. Turquoise & Red Banner Invitations – HGTV
  18. Recycling Bin Labels – Poppytalk
  19. I Love Us Print – Eighteen25
  20. Mama’s Gonna Snap Poster – MaryJane and Galoshes
  21. Hello Lover Camera Print – Missie Krissie
  22. Vintage Thread Labels – Just Something I Made
  23. Vintage Envelopes – Fuzzimo
  24. Love Notes Box Printables – Eighteen25
  25. Yummy Cupcake Topper – Paperglitter
  26. Baby Shower Printables – Fresh Linen
  27. Gift Pillow Box – Up Up, The Blog
  28. Build Your Own Cupcake – Vol. 25
  29. Vintage Campers – The Handmade Home
  30. Yellow & Grey Baby Shower Printables – Bump Smitten
  31. Vintage Horses Art Print – The Graphic Fairy
  32. Ledger Printables – Mel Stampz
  33. Carpe Diem Print – Snickerdoodle
  34. Bunting Thank You Card – 74 Lime Lane
  35. Lemonade Printables – I Do It Yourself
  36. Travel Games – Free Puzzles
  37. Don’t Do That Thing Print – Hello, Good Gravy!
  38. Ice Cream Sundae Bar Printables – Eat Drink Chic
  39. Hello Kitty Birthday Kit – Shery K Designs
  40. What Brings You Joy Print – Fresh Picked Whimsy
  41. Pastel Party Invitation – HGTV
  42. Chevron Candy Pouch & Tags – I Still Love You
  43. Vintage Postage Stamps – Just Something I Made
  44. Skidamarink Print – Vintage Dutch Girl
  45. Creative Gift Tags – Art by Julie H
  46. ABC Print – Live & Enliven
  47. Go Fish Game – Meet the Dubiens
  48. Weekly Planner – Arian Armstrong
  49. Pretty Frame Templates – See Jane Scrapbook
  50. Make A Wish Birthday Printables – Eighteen25
  51. Photobooth Props – Oh Happy Day
  52. Polka Dot Gift Tags – Hello, Good Gravy!
  53. Vintage Post Card Images – Fuzzimo
  54. Get Well Tags – Just Something I Made
  55. Made Just For You Tags – I Still Love You
  56. Look At The Stars… – Sprik Space
  57. Bird Printables – Rebecca’s Misc.
  58. Rise & Shine Print plus more – Inspired by Charm
  59. Mailing Label & Tag – The Nimbus Factory
  60. Hello Lover Sewing Machine Print – Missie Krissie
  61. Floral Party Invitation – HGTV
  62. Happiness Is A Warm Glue Gun Print – Man Made
  63. Pinwheel Cupcake Topper – The Long Thread
  64. Airmail Thank You Notes – Jessica Jones Design
  65. Miss You Card – Vale Design
  66. Hospital Survival Kit – My Own Road
  67. Vintage Sweet Shop Baby Shower – Hostess with the Mostess
  68. Save the Date Printables – The Pretty Blog
  69. Let Your Dreams Set Sail Print – Sprik Space
  70. Prayer Changes Everything Print & More – A Step In The Journey
  71. Love Is All You Need Print – Inspired by Charm
  72. You Get What You Get Print & More – Becky Higgins
  73. Do What You Love Print – How Joyful
  74. Super Moo Cards – Oh My Handmade
  75. Gift Wrapping Set – Poppytalk
  76. Will We Have Rainbows Print – Making It Lovely
  77. Rule The World Print – Thirty Handmade Days
  78. Land of the Free Print – I Heart Nap Time
  79. Hearts Card – The Green Gal
  80. Yellow Lattice Invitations – Easton Place {HGTV}
  81. Don’t Worry Be Happy Print – Live & Enliven
  82. Botanical Print – The Graphics Fairy
  83. Party Journaling Cards – Creativity Prompt
  84. DIY Envelope Liners – Ellinee
  85. Family Subway Art – My Own Road
  86. Believe You Can Print – It’s A Crafty Life
  87. Lots-O-Dots – Allsorts
  88. Vintage Alphabet Cards – The Handmade Home
  89. Animal Note Sheet – Creature Comforts
  90. Beautiful Thank You Cards – The Pretty Blog
  91. Do The Impossible… – Thirty Handmade Days
  92. Sweet Tweets Treat Topper – It Is What It Is
  93. Those Who Bring Sunshine Print – Collected
  94. Floral Happy Birthday Card – HeySusy
  95. Awesome Bookplates – Frecklewonder
  96. Gift Tag & Bookmark – Simply Modern Mom
  97. Passport & Luggage Tag Printables – The Pretty Blog
  98. Red Coral Printables – The Graphics Fairy
  99. Measure Twice, Cut Once – Yellow Songbird
  100. Fox Bookmark – Lemon Squeezy
  101. I Love You To The Moon Print – Sprik Space
That ought to keep you busy for awhile!  :)


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Saturday, January 7, 2012

What's New?

The new Biltmore Inspirations catalog is now online at www.biltmoreinspirations.com/inspireddesign but I wanted to share some pictures with you! I love everything and want it all! :) Check out these products and tell me which ones you like.













Date your January party and be the first to share the new catalog with your family and friends! Double hostess rewards this month too!www.biltmoreinspirations.com/inspireddesignhttp://www.biltmoreinspirations.com/consultant-homepage
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Path to Progress....

Here is the beginning of my organization mission! My first inspiration was the Pinterest Menu Board idea that I blogged about in December. Here is how mine turned out!
This led to organizing the rest of the pantry. I should have taken before pictures, just to remind myself that I am making great progress! I wish I was someone who had a perfect home in every nook and cranny, but it isn't that way. So, I stay focused and love the way it is progressing.


Notice the square containers-these will be seen in more of my pictures! K-Mart had these on sale last week for $2.49(reg.6.99)! I needed a place to store all the lids that I had in various locations in the kitchen, so two of the bins are labeled "Lids". I also have one for Chips, Snacks, Bread, and a couple on the floor in the picture for chips, Doritoes, and pretzels that haven't been opened.
Now that I had the lids organized, what would I do with all the containers? I picked a few to have handy and put the others to the back of a cabinet. Here is the idea I came up with for getting to them easily!
Next I continued using the awesome storage bins, as I took my project to the hall closet. I still have some bins to label, but here is what I have done so far!

These storage bins have the fabric handle, but I got this idea for labeling them on Pinterest. The silver piece is a pipe holder(19 cents at Home Depot). I used a book ring and paper key tags. A little bit more work, but worth it, I think.
Now to my Master Bedroom Closet....
Problem here-stuff everywhere! Too many things I don't wear and don't need.



Now for the final picture! One thing that needed organization was my scarves. Even though the bins are great, I wanted to come up with something that would have them out where I could see them. I came up with something that I think turned out pretty good. Check this out!
I bought a piece of the narrow lattice at Home Depot($12.49) and had it cut in half. I have an extra piece for Sara or a future project! I used an over the door hanger and put it through one of the spaces. I now have a way to organize and "see" my scarves. The door knob fits in one of the bottom holes, so it hangs straight and gives me the space to push the scarves through the holes.
Wow! I am loving the transformation! I have tons of things I cleared out to donate! Win...Win all the way around.
Now...off to do more! :) Have a great week!~Julie
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Organizing 101

Happy New Year!
In my quest to be more organized and to declutter our home, I am taking baby steps in that direction. 
This link is one source that I am implementing!
This is a blogger who has a 2012 Declutter and Organize Calendar for doing one thing each day! Rather than print it out and adding to my paper piles, I have written each thing on my daily to-do list. So simple!
Enjoy!

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Snow Day-Hurray!

We finally got the first real snow of the season and school was cancelled. Up until now, the total accumulation has been less than an inch...

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  • Snow Day-Hurray!
    We finally got the first real snow of the season and school was cancelled. Up until now, the total accumulation has been less than an inch...
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    One project that doesn't happen often enough at my house is getting rid of old spices! Could this be why all my meals tasted the same...