life lived creatively
Organization the home is essential for me to function & I’ll share things I do to help keep my chaos, organized! You’ll also find cleaning tips & tricks in this category. Believe me, my house is never as neat and orderly as I’d like it to be – I have 2 dogs, a teenage son, and a husband! These are just some things I do to try to reign in the insanity just a little. :)
My crochet mojo has been hiding out & I think I found out where today! I spent a good deal of time organizing my fabric stash, but I’ve been neglecting my yarn stash. That’s where I found my crochet-jo! I spent part of the day cleaning out yarn bins & WIP bags & now I’m […] Read more…
I’ve had this pin in the back of my mind for a minute! I knew when I started using the drawers from my old dresser, this would be one of the projects. This paint storage solution was the perfect thing for this month’s Pinterest Challenge! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links which means I may […] Read more…
Today’s project finally uses up the cardboard tubes I’ve been moving around for many, many years {more than I care to say!}. I’ve paired them with a second drawer from my old dresser for some fun, & useful, vertical storage. I am so very, very happy that these tubes are finally wrangled & in control! […] Read more…
Today I visited the local home improvement store looking for small storage solutions & picking up some supplies for upcoming projects. This store is almost as dangerous for me as the fabric store! I thought I’d share what I found to solve some storage issues I’m having in some areas. These are just small things […] Read more…
Does anyone else feel like this new year snuck up on them? I feel as though I’m still trying to get a grasp on 2018! As a planner & list maker, I’m feeling a little lost! Usually by now I have a plan of action for the year, my lists are made, my planner is […] Read more…
Today’s DIY is so easy I almost didn’t post it! Since it’s the new year & people are organizing everything {including me}, I thought someone might find this useful. I recently separated my fabric scraps into bins & baskets according to size. This was great for cleaning off my fabric shelf, but I needed some […] Read more…
This year’s 100 mile yard sale turned out to be a fabric lover’s dream! I stumbled upon a man with bolts & bolts of fabric & he was practically giving it away! Many fabrics bought second hand tend to have a musty smell like they’ve been sitting in someone’s attic for eons. Today I’m going […] Read more…