Shop Re-launch!!

 

 

Hi Everyone,

 

Sorry I have been MIA for so long, but we came back from our trip and I have been busy working on a new look and new items for my Etsy Shop. 

 

The shop is officially open and between now and 9/30 you can use code NEWLOOK20 for an additional 20% off your purchase.  Also, the first 10 customers will receive a free bag of confetti with their order!  I'll be adding new items each week, so be sure to stay tuned.

 

If you follow me on Instagram you may have seen some of my photos from our trip. I am working on a post to share with you all and it should be up soon.  I'm feeling really energized and excited about everything right now.  I don't know if it's the upcoming change in season, or the fact that I've been drinking Shakeology everyday, but I feel rested and ready to go!  I have some new ideas for posts and different things to make for my shop.  As always if you have any ideas I would love to hear from you. 

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Organization Tips: Craft Room Closet

 

I recently decided to organize the closet in my craft room.  As you can see from the picture below, it was in some serious need of TLC.  I have a lot of craft supplies from scrap book paper, paints/brushes, ribbons, tissue paper, fabric, and pretty much anything else you can think of.  It got to the point where it was difficult to find things and I could barely open the door without being afraid of the potential avalanche of items.

I decided to begin the daunting task of organizing it and I am so glad I did! It is so much easier to find things as I need them and it even looks pretty.  I don't know about you, but when it definitely inspires me more when things actually look appealing around me.  I decided to compile a couple of tips to help you in case you are faced with the same problem. 

1. Don't be afraid of downsizing- I got rid of a trash bag worth of old supplies.  If you have not used something in over 6 months and don't have plans to do so, then throw it away. You can also donate to a local charity if the items are in good shape.

2. Purchase pretty storage bins- Storage bins can be life savers, but just make sure you aren't transferring the mess from one space to another.  If it helps, you can purchase some labels to help you remember what is inside each one.

3. Make it functional based on your own needs- The top shelves in my closet are pretty high, so I use them for the items that I don't use as often.  Also, I try not to stack boxes too high, so that  the ones in the middle are easy to get to. 

4. Set aside some time and space- Overall this took about 3 hours total (I literally went through everything lol).  I also used all of the available floor space in my craft room to lay everything out and wrap my brain around all of the things I have.

5. Enlist help- This is much more fun done with a buddy, or in my case a boyfriend who is not afraid to tell me I have not used something in years.  Talk about a gut check when contemplating whether or not to get rid of something!

I hope these tips were helpful for you! Have a great weekend!

Red, White, and Blue

 

 

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Happy 4th of July everyone!!

 

These images are from my Pinterest board "Red, White and Blue", which is dedicated to all things patriotic.  Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays to celebrate, so it was fun putting together some creative ways to do so. 

 

Wishing you a great day filled with lots of love, friends and family, and some good food!

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Decor Ideas

 

 

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This week I wanted to highlight another one of my Pinterest boards.  Lately I have been drawn to home décor with light blues mixed with ivory and grey.  I change my mind so easily and am already contemplating changing the current color scheme in my home. 

 

Pinterest always does a great job of satisfying my current cravings and in this case all I needed to do was browse through my board Décor Ideas..  I will not be changing up my own décor, but I hope glimpses of this board inspire you in your own home décor journey. 

 

Don't forget to follow along with me on Pinterest for a daily dose of inspiration. 

 

Thanks for reading!

Gallery Wall: Tips and Tricks

 

 

 

As many of you may know, I have a slight obsession with gallery walls.  They are my default decorating tip when trying to fill up a bare wall.  One of the reasons I love them so much is the fact that they are so diverse and no one gallery wall is the same.  In this post I'll be sharing some tips and tricks on how to make your very own gallery wall. 

 

 

1. Decide on a Design

There are so many different varieties of gallery walls, so first try and narrow down the type of style you want.  Decide if you want something completely symmetrical, same color or different color frames, mixed media, layered, on a grid, etc. The gallery wall from the first pic is straight out of our living room and includes pics from our last trip to Europe. The plan is to use that wall to highlight pictures from our future trips.  Pinterest is a great source of inspiration if you are drawing a blank. I've also posted a few pics of the gallery walls I created in my own home, as well as some that I'm inspired by, throughout this post. 

 

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2. Start Collecting the Materials

Keep in mind that this can potentially take some time depending on the design you choose.  If you decide to go the route of a mixed media collage you should constantly be on the lookout for that perfect piece to add to your gallery wall.  I have also purchased an item that I really loved and used that as a focal point in the gallery wall.  Don't be afraid of a little DIY in the event you don't find what you're looking for.  I painted a few of the frames in my craft room gallery wall, to get the exact look that I wanted. Remember that this doesn't have to be an expensive project.

 

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3. Placing and Spacing

When you have all of your frames ready to go, it is now time to hang it up. The best tip on hanging up the wall is shown above.  Start by tracing the frames on the outside, using some left over craft or wrapping paper.  If you have an intricate frame or letter than consider tracing the inside as well and cutting around the design.  That way you will have a better visual of what it will look like when it's all done.  Next hang up the pieces in your desired placement using masking tape (painters tape also works well.)  From here you can re-arrange as needed. 

 

 

4. Have fun and Get Creative

Most importantly have fun with this project! The gallery wall should be a reflection of you and your own personal style, so don't be afraid to get creative and add some personal flavor to it.  The great thing is that you can continue to add to the design as you find more great pieces over time.

 

 

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 I hope this was helpful and inspired you to get started on your very own gallery wall project.  If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask.

 

Thanks for stopping by!