tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62956755487783570522024-03-18T15:15:43.306-07:00O is for Organize.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13786310156910834968noreply@blogger.comBlogger135125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6295675548778357052.post-48839880775897243112014-08-28T05:00:00.000-07:002014-08-28T05:00:05.114-07:00Organizing Spice Bottles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Do you ever get frustrated trying to find a spice for a recipe and the bottles are all over the kitchen pantry?<br />
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Here are a few tips that will make that process easier.<br />
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Gather all of your spices in one place and check the expiration dates that are usually on the bottom or side of the spice container.<br />
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Purge any expired spices and add those to your grocery list that you will need to replace.<br />
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I'm not a big fan of the different sizes, shapes and colors of bottles, so I purchased some clear bottles and put labels on the lids.<br />
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If you are going to put them in a different container/bottle, be sure to write the expiration date on the bottom to ensure fresh spices!<br />
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Line the spices up in alphabetical order and then place them in an area that allows you to easily identify each spice.<br />
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Now you can get busy making that favorite dinner of yours!<br />
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While I was at the Haven Conference last month I came across the Rust-oleum vendor booth and a really cool product that I knew I had to try out! If you saw my Instagram earlier this month about a little trip to the hardware store, then you might remember seeing something about this paint. <br />
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But I won't bore you with that moment when I was just sure the salesperson at Home Depot didn't know what she was talking about when she told me there was no <i><span style="color: magenta;">mercury glass</span> </i>spray paint by Rust-oleum but instead a <i><span style="color: lime;">mirror effect</span></i> spray paint and how I bought it reluctantly, feeling somewhat unsure of myself.<br />
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For now though, I'd much rather share what I did using it as <i><span style="color: lime;">mirror effect</span></i> paint because it's pretty cool too. <br />
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2. Tape the outside edges of the vase and anywhere that you do not want painted. I used tape on the small vase and then used newspaper and tape on the larger two and mason jar. Make sure the tape is sealed well as you will see what happens when you don't! <br />
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3. Hold the paint can 10-12" from the surface. Press the spray button and begin covering the reverse side of the glass in a steady back and forth motion, slightly overlapping each stroke. (Side note: I couldn't spray and take the picture but I think you get the idea!) <br />
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I would say it was well worth the $8.47 + tax for three new vases and a mirrored mason jar!<br />
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As for the <span style="color: magenta;"><i>Mercury glass effect</i></span>, all you need to add is a vinegar & water solution and a spray bottle! Maybe I will get brave and try it next week!! You'll have to stay tuned!<br />
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Cleaning the refrigerator can sometimes feel like a daunting task but in less than an hour you can have it sparkling with just a few steps.<br />
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Remove all of the items from the refrigerator including the shelves and drawers. Wipe down the inside with your favorite kitchen cleaning product. Wash the shelves and drawers before placing back inside the fridge.<br />
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I love using <a href="http://fridgecoaster.com/" target="_blank">Fridge Coaster</a> to line my shelves. They have several colors and sizes to choose from and absorb spills. They are very affordable and really keep the mess off the shelves.<br />
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One thing that I really like to do is organize my food in trays and bins. I purchased mine from <a href="http://www.containerstore.com/shop/kitchen/refrigeratorFreezer?N=74068&mr=refrigerator+bins&breadcrumbPageTitle=Search" target="_blank">The Container Store</a> but I have seen a lot of options at your local Wal-Mart, Target and Bed Bath & Beyond.</div>
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These <a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/martha-stewart-collection-food-storage-containers?ID=634465&CategoryID=30190#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D246%26ruleId%3D65%26slotId%3Drec()" target="_blank">Martha Stewart</a> containers are great for storing leftovers and lunches to go!</div>
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Typically, I will "zush" my fridge weekly before I head to the grocery store and the containers make it easier to restock when I get home.<br />
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And that my friends, is how I do it! Isn't it a great feeling after your finished? I catch myself opening the fridge and just staring.....Ahhhhh!!!<br />
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I'm back for part 2 of our renovation and if you didn't get to read part 1 you can find it <a href="http://oisfororganize.blogspot.com/2014/07/backyard-renovation-part-1.html#more" target="_blank">here</a> but be sure to jump back over when you're done so you can see how it all turned out!<br />
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For the rest of you, I believe the next phase of our project was our new fence.<br />
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Husband: "Sure honey. I used 38 - 6' x 6' posts...The back fence is 9'3" tall with posts at 5' 4" on center. Posts are embedded 3' deep in ground".</div>
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Husband: "Side and front fence is 8' 3" tall. Posts are at 7' 6" on center. We used 4 - 2x4 rails. That is the horizontal wood that the fence boards are nailed to. Fence boards are 1x6x8' tall."</div>
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Husband: "Fence boards overlap so that when the wood dries out and shrinks there will not be any gaps to see through, hence, a privacy fence. The custom features include a 2x12 top plate, a 1x4 top side plate, and a 2x12 bottom plate. The gates are reinforced with galvanized steel pipe frames to prevent sagging of the door frames with time."</div>
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Once the fence was completed and the thumb healed we were able to move on to the final phase of bringing in all of the "fun" stuff!!</div>
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I love the sounds of waterfalls and fountains so I knew I wanted one for the patio. This feature was part of my inspiration for a "french provincial" style. I placed a few plants and an orange tree around it for now and look forward to maybe adding some wall features in the future. </div>
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One of our favorite parts of the backyard is our new hot tub! Our original plan was to put in a swimming pool which I was pretty pumped about because I grew up swimming most of my life. My dad taught me how to swim when I was 2 and I have great memories of summers spent at the pool.</div>
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It's large enough to seat 7 people with plenty of room to move around....and he got this huge umbrella so I can "cautiously" get in during the day if I want to!</div>
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Oh yeah.....When the guys were installing the hot tub, we were standing around admiring our new toy when I looked up in the tree and spotted this <strike>little</strike> big raccoon!</div>
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Sorry for the poor photography but I ran inside and grabbed the first thing I could find to get a quick shot! I think this was a post-delivery moment! She looked pretty pooped straddling the tree branch. I actually saw one of the babies pop his head out of the hole in the tree just above the branch she is laying on.</div>
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I'm happy to report that Momma and babies have moved on and I can sit comfortably in the hot tub and not feel like someone or should I say, something(s) is watching me. I mean, it was just a little creepy!</div>
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The girls and I made a trip to Home Goods on Mother's Day and we found these pretty blue & white cushions that blend perfectly with my new melamine dishes. When we were getting ready to check out, we stumbled upon this cooler "on wheels" which we can roll right up next to the hot tub for easy access to refreshments! </div>
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My grand-dog, Lulu and I want to thank you for stopping by and hope you enjoyed the visit!<br />
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Do you have an area inside (or for us) outside of your home that needs so much work that just the thought of it completely overwhelms you?<br />
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Another year goes by.....<br />
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We talked <strike>a lot</strike> ALOT about our backyard patio and the space extending off of this patio and how we could renovate it into something that we would actually use and enjoy.<br />
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We wanted an area that the family enjoy when they came to stay as well as something that my husband and I would be able to use throughout the year.<br />
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I had to laugh when I was looking for before pictures of the entire space. We disliked it so much before that we were hardly ever back there and certainly didn't take pictures when we were. I mean to say it wasn't the perfect "Kodak Moment" backdrop would be an understatement.<br />
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I'm kinda embarrassed to even show this one but this was the existing patio before we got started the renovation.<br />
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We threw around several ideas and in the end I couldn't be more thrilled with what we decided on but let's rewind several months back.<br />
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A couple of trees along our back property line had to be removed so we could knock down the existing fence. When my husband had the land surveyed we found out we had an additional 2' of land behind the existing fence line. Woo hoo!! <br />
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Once the trees were removed then we were able to get started on adding to our existing patio. We decided to go with a concrete slab as opposed to a deck, mainly because it will be a lot less maintenance overall. Anyone notice the pipe in the middle of this collage? Wonder what that is for?</div>
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Boy, was it a mess back there but even this was an improvement!</div>
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This gives you a better look at the extension of the patio. The pictures on the right are where we also extended it behind the garage wall and over to the driveway.<br />
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This picture really shows just how old and worn the existing fence was but you can get an idea of how far back the patio now goes!</div>
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We wanted the new and old patio slabs to look cohesive and after talking ALOT more, we decided on an acid stain finish with a scored pattern.<br />
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If you are local and looking for someone to acid stain your concrete, NuCrete did a great job and they are so easy to work with! <br />
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After pressure washing the old concrete and sanding the new concrete, they had a clean slate to work with.<br />
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This is where the artistry began. I was so excited to watch this process that I failed to take pictures along the way.<br />
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They actually used four different colors of acid stain over several times to come up with this finished look. <br />
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Once the staining was finished, the concrete was scored in a diamond pattern that I had previously selected. It looks so good that most people think it's individual tiles when they see it.<br />
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If you follow me on Instagram, then you know I have a whole lot more to share including a trip to the ER, a Mother's Day adventure at Home Goods, and a small incident with a raccoon.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by and be sure to stay tuned for Part 2 of our Backyard Renovation which will be coming soon!<br />
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My days of school organizing for little ones has long since passed...sadly. But I still remember this time of year like it was yesterday.<br />
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The excitement of what the next school year was going to bring.....new friends, classes, extra-curricullar activities.<br />
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Will I be "<i>that mom</i>" that forgets to sign that permission slip that keeps little Susie from going on the field trip? By the way, yup, I was <i>that mom</i> once or twice!<br />
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If only I could have had six arms (and maybe an extra pair of legs or two) to keep up with it all!<br />
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Today, I'm going to share a few tips and ideas that might keep you from that Octopus-like yearning that I seemed to desire long ago.<br />
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This was a big one at my house. Before mine went to a school that required uniforms, they went to daycare and preschool and loved to pick out their own outfits. For some reason, if I let them choose them on the weekend, as opposed to that morning when time is of the essence, it usually went a lot smoother.<br />
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These printables take it even a step further by letting them choose the day of the week they want to wear it.<br />
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If you are looking for a super-cool way to keep up with all of those important papers, report cards, etc., Jenny @ <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2010/11/school-paperwork-storage.html" target="_blank">I Heart Organizing</a> nailed it with this system! If you haven't seen it already, it's definitely worth the time to go check it out!</div>
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I love this one from Desiree at <a href="http://www.the36thavenue.com/2012/07/back-to-school-station.html" target="_blank">The 36th Avenue</a>. She has made clipboards with checklists for them to complete daily tasks. What a great habit she has taught them at an early age.</div>
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This past October, my <a href="http://oisfororganize.blogspot.com/2013/11/a-heavy-heart.html" target="_blank">mother-in-law</a> passed away and I've had a hard time getting back into blogging since. Fortunately, after attending the <a href="http://oisfororganize.blogspot.com/2014/07/the-haven-conference-little-down-time.html" target="_blank">Haven Conference</a> recently in Atlanta, I feel rejuvenated and know that she would want me to keep doing what I love.</div>
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It seemed like every time I was in her home, she would tell me that I could have anything I wanted. My response was always, "<i>Your things are right where they are suppose to be</i>".</div>
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It's weird, isn't it, but things really do help make a house a home and that's why I decided to bring this piece of hers into our home.</div>
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This is what it looked like when we brought it to the house. The style was a little more country than what goes with our home so I made a few changes to it.</div>
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All of the knobs were removed as well as the scalloped edge on the bottom. After the inside glass was removed from the doors and shelves, I painted it with <a href="http://www.anniesloan.com/acatalog/United_Kingdom.html" target="_blank">Annie Sloan Coco</a> and finished it with <a href="http://www.anniesloan.com/acatalog/copy_of_Lannoy_Nuit.html" target="_blank">Clear and Dark</a> wax.</div>
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The koozies in the top middle drawer are stamped with the logo <a href="http://beaconclothingco.com/pages/our-story" target="_blank">Beacon Clothing Co</a>. If you haven't already heard of them, you should check out their website. For every item sold, a gallon of water is donated to natural disasters all over the country.</div>
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I have a thing for napkins (paper and cloth) and this drawer holds a few of the paper ones.<br />
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<a href="http://www.prettywellorganized.com/" target="_blank">Wendy</a>, me, <a href="http://eatsleepdecorate.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Amy</a>, <a href="http://www.honeyhavenblog.com/" target="_blank">Claire</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>Our days were jam packed with lots of breakout sessions, vendors, and even the awesome Chip Wade from <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/elbow-room/show/index.html" target="_blank">The Elbow Room</a>, as our key note speaker. There were lots of fun activities and challenges as well as many, many giveaways. I was fortunate to win an Adirondack chair from <a href="http://www.thompsonswaterseal.com/" target="_blank">Thompson's Water Seal</a> which I promise to share once it arrives.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>There were so many great things I learned from several bloggers as well as other professionals in the blogging world.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>We did have some free time in the evening which I spent with my husband who was so sweet to take me to the conference. We were heading back to the hotel from dinner when we turned a corner and stumbled upon one of my favorite organizing stores....well, you know, I just had to stop.</i></span><br />
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I enjoy this room so much more since I changed the color of the walls last January. You can see the before and after shots <a href="http://oisfororganize.blogspot.com/2013/01/longing-for-change.html" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
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A few years ago, I found these blue plates at a local home decor shop and made the mistake of only purchasing four of them. I'm keeping my eye out for two more so if anyone knows where I might be able to find them please let me know!!<br />
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The white cake plate was my mother-in-law's that I recently learned was used for my husband's birthday cakes from the time he was a toddler. I'm so thrilled to have it now and will enjoy using it for many birthdays to come.<br />
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I removed the glass bowl so you could see how adorable these small bunny plates are! They were a hand-me-down from my sister, Pege (by the way, that's pronounced Peggy) and I'm pretty sure she found them at none other than Home Goods.<br />
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4. Click <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/pages/thanksgiving-guide.html" target="_blank">here</a> for a great Thanksgiving guide from Williams-Sonoma that offers tips & techniques, <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/recipe/menu/thanksgiving-made-easy.html" target="_blank">recipes and menus</a>, and even a great <a href="http://blog.williams-sonoma.com/expert-thanksgiving-tips/" target="_blank">timeline</a> and a printable tool checklist.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Way back in August, when I was taking a road trip to Atlanta with my daughter, Kelly...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">who knows all of my favorite shops near her house.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And that's where I found this little guy....that I knew right away... was coming home with me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">P.S. I was not compensated in any way by Command Hooks or Anthropology.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13786310156910834968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6295675548778357052.post-32041994037151758102013-11-13T10:23:00.001-08:002013-11-13T10:23:21.509-08:00October Challenge Reveal Does anyone remember....<br />
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If you feel like that was light years ago...you aren't alone.<br />
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It doesn't matter how super organized you are, sometimes life is going to throw you curve balls and you have to stay calm and know that everything will be right where you left it...<br />
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no apologies necessary....<br />
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just waiting for you to come back and share some love.<br />
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Even Mr. Bumble Bee is welcoming me back with open arms...or wings...<br />
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I was having so much fun filling the room with things that make me smile...like this photo of a heart shadow reflecting on an old tree that my daughter, Katie was inspired to shoot.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Unfortunately, we lost a true angel since the last time I was here. My husband's, mother passed away on October 16th after an illness that required surgery.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">She was recovering well and all indications were that she was going to be fine. However, much to our surprise (and the doctors), in the early morning hours on the 16th, her heart gave out and she was taken from us.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">It has been a difficult time for all of us, especially for my husband, Calvin, as this was his last living immediate family member. He lost his sister and his best friend (his dad) about six years ago within months of each other.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">His mom taught us a lot about many things, but mainly about love. She would often say "<span style="color: red;"><i>l</i></span><i><span style="color: red;">ove is about putting others needs before your own</span></i>."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">So please bear with me as I will be spending a lot of time taking care of her affairs but also supporting my husband, Calvin. I will try to post as often as I can, but can't make any promises in the immediate future.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Having now lost both sets of our parents, we find ourselves in somewhat unchartered waters. As I venture through this next stage of our lives, I hope to share little bits of her with you just as I have done of my own mother.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I was blessed to have known such an angel and so thankful for all of her love and wisdom.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This year I found a Gathering Squirrel Scented Wax Warmer along with some fall scented wax melts like "Crisp Fall Leaves" and "Warm Baking Spices" (from Wal Mart) to fill the room with fall scents. Isn't it funny how a certain aroma can remind you of holidays spent with family and friends?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Thanks so much for taking my Fall Home Tour with me. I hope you enjoyed it and maybe got a jolt of inspiration to decorate your home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">...the bathroom still has stuff out from this morning because little Johnny had a boo boo on his finger that needed Momma's attention that only she could give, or...</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13786310156910834968noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6295675548778357052.post-48937576089071124002013-09-16T13:31:00.001-07:002013-11-20T15:41:12.361-08:00Master Closet Reveal<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">For as long as it has taken for me to post my reveal, I should have a completely renovated closet with built-ins and chandeliers!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I've just been super busy in other areas of my life and my blog has been neglected. So thank you for hanging in there and coming back!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The center shelving unit originally only had five shelves. My awesome sister, Pege came in town a few years ago and helped me install four more shelves which now holds my pants.</span></div>
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He really did it.<br />
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My hubby actually took a full week of vacation.<br />
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And I soaked in every minute of sunshine, clouds, rain, and whatever else was going to come our way. I actually got nine uninterrupted days (well other than the occasional phone call or 100+ emails) of relaxing, fun time with my awesome husband.<br />
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We watched sunrises and sunsets. We drank lots of coffee and maybe an adult beverage here or there. We spent time at the pool and walks on the beach (one of my most favorite things).<br />
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One early evening we even enjoyed a double rainbow. By the time I raced back up to the room to grab my camera, one of the rainbows had already disappeared and this was what I was able to capture of the other one.<br />
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However, here's what was waiting for me on the bayside of the condo.<br />
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I'm always struck by the Lord's beauty that envelopes me when I am at the beach.<br />
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I was standing out on the balcony taking these pictures when a man, named Charlie introduced himself to us as our neighbor. He actually lives in the condo next door to where we were staying.<br />
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I kinda chuckled inside when he said "neighbor" and thought, "no, Charlie, I'm not so lucky that I would be living here as a permanent resident." And then, after talking with Charlie for a little while, I realized he was alone. He never told me if he was divorced or widowed, but it was clear that he was alone.<br />
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After my husband and I went back inside we talked for a bit about Charlie being able to enjoy the beauty of the beach everyday. And then we both got quiet for a short while. I'm not sure what Calvin (the hubbs) was thinking, but for me...<br />
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I was thinking about how lucky I am to have Calvin, and all of my family in my life.<br />
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I was thinking about how lucky I am to not be alone.<br />
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It was another one of those moments where I paused and thanked God for blessing me with a great husband, children and family.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13786310156910834968noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6295675548778357052.post-34002794968342667082013-08-21T12:18:00.001-07:002013-08-21T12:18:19.940-07:00More Closet Organizing Tips<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As August begins to wind it's way down you should be well into your master closet makeovers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Maximize the space that you have in your closet. I recently organized a closet for a male client who had a very large collection of baseball caps. With most of his space on the shelves already being utilized, I noticed that he had a lot of wall space available. By using Command Hooks, I was able to hang his hats on a wall that made them easily accessible and he was able to see all of his options. His wife was pretty happy as well because she was tired of seeing the same hat on his head all of the time. If you are wanting to do it cheaper than the cost of the hooks, you could use small nails if you don't mind the tiny holes in the wall.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Place your hangers back on the rod where you pulled the article of clothing. When you do your laundry, place the clothing items on extra hangers and then as you are rehanging in your closet it will be easy for you to see where that item needs to be placed back on the rod. When you are finished hanging your items back into the closet, then you can remove the empty hangers and take them to the laundry room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Make everything have a place. Lots of times things get out of order because something hasn't been given a designated spot. When you are deciding on the best spot for the item, make it one that makes sense. In other words, don't put shoes that you wear regularly on the top shelf or hats and scarves in the bottom of a big basket under three blankets (well, I got a little carried away, but you would be surprised at what I see sometimes).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Be consistent. I know you've heard the saying "21 days to form a habit". Well, this would be one of those habits you really want to form. If you have spent the time to get your closets organized and looking pretty, why not take an extra few seconds on the front end to put things where they go. It will save you so much time and headache overall.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">that's how it makes <span style="color: magenta;">ME</span> feel when I accessorize. And that's what really matters, right?</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I actually heard on a morning news show recently that most people have a HUGE misconception about how much other people are looking at them and judging how they look. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">But...they are fun....and it's great to be able to put our fingers on them when we want them...so let's get busy and organize them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">There are a lot of different options for storing & organizing jewelry, from elaborate wooden cases to ice cube trays and everything in between. When deciding on how you want to organize your jewelry, think about a few things:</span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">By category - Earrings/Bracelets/Necklaces</span></div>
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</span> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Last year I purchased these inexpensive craft storage containers for all of my costume earrings, necklaces and rings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I have several of them for different categories like gold necklaces, silver, Brighton, etc. and they have kept my jewelry very organized. </span></div>
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</i></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This is an accessory that has really become popular year round (even here in the south). Chances are your inventory of scarves is booming these days!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This is a really popular way of organizing scarves that I found on Pinterest. Doesn't seem like it would cost too much if you don't already have some extra shower curtain rings and a sturdy hanger!</span><br />
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</i></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">First things first on the shoes....PURGE! Take all of your shoes out of the closet and put them in categories.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">We had a wonderful evening together and a great dinner at a local restaurant in Metairie called "Cafe B". If you are in the neighborhood, I highly recommend their BBQ oyster appetizer. They are also served at their sister restaurant, Red Fish Grill in New Orleans. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">(Here is where the photo of the oysters would have gone if they hadn't gotten gobbled up so quickly!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Kelly and I planned ahead of time that while I was in town we would makeover a piece of furniture that had been handed down to her and Brad from his mother and father. She was so excited to receive the piece because she was already looking for something similar. Getting a piece like she wanted and one that was already in the family made it that much better!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The week before I got there, she spent time in the evening after getting off of work, painting it in Old White so that when I got there, all that was left was the waxing! (That's all...haha)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">She was so excited to get started that she didn't remember to take a before picture of the whole piece so you will have to use your imagination on what the bottom half looked like before!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Well, that's what I have at my front door. But, if I open my pantry door at just the right angle, it blocks the view into my kitchen and keeping room where I typically hang out! So, the pantry door stays open 99.9% of the time day and night! Sounds a little crazy, I know, but hey, whatever works!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Creepy feeling at the front door resolved - but the old view of the pantry door was, although harmless, creepier!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">When I was reorganizing my <a href="http://oisfororganize.blogspot.com/2013/05/kitchen-makeover-challenge-reveal.html" target="_blank">Kitchen </a>back in April, I looked at that pantry door and knew I had to change it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I remembered that I had picked up these small jars from Hobby Lobby about a year ago after Southern Living magazine featured them with a BBQ rub recipe. And while my awesome sisters, Pege & Cheryl made rub and labels, I on the other hand did not.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The jars are just too cute with the little wooden spoons attached and they work great for small spoonfuls!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I used foam board and white contact paper and made a base for each wire shelf so the jars don't move around when the door occasionally gets opened and closed. For the top two shelves, I used larger glass jars for items like cocoa, baking Splenda, etc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I spent the last four days down in New Orleans helping my stepdaughter, Lauren, move into her new place, which I hope to be sharing with you later this month. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Once you have gone through everything, you are ready to organize and place things back in the closet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">If this is just a day or week challenge for you, then go ahead and put things back and enjoy the refreshed closet! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I like to use the "<span style="color: red;">R </span><span style="color: orange;">A </span><span style="color: yellow;"> I</span><span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: lime;">N </span><span style="color: blue;">B</span><span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: purple;">O</span><span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: magenta;">W</span>" method when organizing my clothes. It just adds a little sunshine to my closet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">For those of you that are wanting to do a bit more than purging, here are a few other things you might want to consider for this month's challenge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Becky over at <a href="http://www.organizingmadefun.blogspot.com/2013/08/11-ways-to-organize-with-hangers.html#more" target="_blank">Organizing Made Fun</a> had some great tips on how to use hangers beyond clothes to organize the closet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">One trick that I like to use when storing boots and purses, is to add paper tissue or bubble wrap to keep the items upright on a shelf or floor.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13786310156910834968noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6295675548778357052.post-78356493108646089722013-07-31T06:55:00.002-07:002013-09-25T12:04:44.219-07:00Linen Closet Reveal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I know I was <span style="color: red;">MIA</span> for the last half of the month of July and I wish I could say that I had spent ALL of my time working on my linen closet, but that would be a little white lie!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I know..... you are probably saying "Linen closet? Where were the linens before?"</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">They were spread out all over the house..</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">A blanket here.... a pillow there....</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">And, I actually had some linens in this closet here.... <a href="http://oisfororganize.blogspot.com/2013/07/julys-challenge.html" target="_blank">remember</a> <span style="color: #999999;">Boring!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">After some serious purging, I was able to switch the two closets. The linens that remained were moved to the "New" linen closet and the glass and decor was moved to the other closet. Confused you yet?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I will spend more time on this closet with of course, labels, labels, labels.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I used to have a bunch of other towels that I needed when all of the kids were home. They were happy to take them off my hands. Now I have a nice supply of white ones for guests. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The sheets are kept in the wicker baskets that are labeled "King" "Queen" and "Twin". I kept one extra set of sheets for each size. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I find that closets tend to have a stale odor to them....not sure why....maybe because they are closed up most of the time. Whatever the reason, I added some really wonderful scented potpourri from Z Gallery. Now when the door is opened, it smells like the ocean.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">In the bottom of the closet is a foldable basket that I got on sale at World Market for $39! It holds all of my blankets.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The new linen closet makes me feel calm and relaxed, definitely not bored!</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Linking up to <a href="http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/frozen-desserts-features-monday-funday-link-party/" target="_blank">Uncommon Designs</a>, <a href="http://www.abowlfulloflemons.net/2013/07/organize-it-link-party-august-2013.html" target="_blank">A Bowlful of Lemons</a>, <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2013/08/woop-woop-its-monthly-challenge-link-up.html" target="_blank">I Heart Organizing</a>, <a href="http://thediydreamer.com/from-dream-to-reality/79-share-your-awesomeness/" target="_blank">the diy dreamer</a></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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