Now that the winter is here our previously pristine coat closets are getting plenty of use. Some of us are discovering that perhaps it’s time to do a little re-organizing of our closets to get the best use. After all, a well organized coat closet can save time when running out the door! I hope […] Read more…
Have you noticed the new movement sweeping the nation? Simplified living… we are slowly learning that happiness isn’t found in having many possessions, or in the large spaces required to store those numerous possessions. Incredibly, less can be more. This is a lesson I’ve been learning the last few years! When we moved to Ohio we […] Read more…
Paper filing was driving me crazy, so finding the perfect solution to simplify that process was vital! But before we talk about organization and keeping up with your paper, let’s talk style and creating a lovely file box. I confess, I love using spray paint! It is a simple solution to bring high style […] Read more…
Welcome to your first stop on the Organize Me Pretty house tour series! I’m so excited to kick-off off the Organize Me Pretty house tour series with a few favorite organized spaces and solutions right here in the Carmona household! I hope you enjoy… My Living Room Storage Projects Another name for my living room should […] Read more…
Finding custom magnetic tins are tough, finding reasonably priced custom tins are near impossible. Well, never mind, I can make my own for an unbeatable price! These custom tins cost under $1/each, and I can make them perfectly suited to my space. I couldn’t find any magnetic tins that were the exact size or color […] Read more…
By now you realize that I’m a bit pin board crazy. You have to understand, in a home full of little artists you need plenty of spaces to display artwork, inspiration, and other items. So when I found this ugly picture of a cherub in a beautiful frame at Goodwill for a buck, I had […] Read more…
My girls are big readers, and big mess makers, and big on losing things.Not a good combination for taking advantage of a “free” library…I believe I’m paying my way in fees. So when I take a moment to write about buying a library book basket, you’ll have a better idea of why…. when you have […] Read more…
I seem to have a sudden multiplication of CD’s lying around the house lately. Ugh, it’s like we’ve never heard of an iPod (!!). Between recorded talks, and family members feeding my kids brand new music collection obsession, CD’s are popping up with an alarming Tribble-like rate (sorry, my inner Trekkie emerging). I can no longer […] Read more…
Puzzles are a favorite Saturday afternoon activity for my family. I love seeing my three girls, heads bent, chins cradled by little hands, curls bobbing about as they determinedly search through puzzle pieces. At those times I’m glad I took the extra time to create a special puzzle storage area. Of course, it was as […] Read more…
I have wanted wire baskets forever! Ever since seeing them in a lovely Pottery Barn catalog. But $20-$30 for a single large basket? Uhhh, yeah right, even if my husband said “honey I want to buy you something special” I’d have to say no… are you kidding, do you know how many beautiful things I could […] Read more…
I’m working on the art grouping in my kids Jack & Jill bathroom, when I realize that I’ve misplaced the glass to one of my frames. Aw bum. I am tearing the place up looking for this tall thin piece of glass, but to no avail! I am terrified one of the kids will “find […] Read more…
I hate wasted space, so the idea of using the wall space behind the shower as recessed storage I find brilliant! The application of my particular space, not so brilliant. I’m afraid this space needed a little de-uglify-ing, and a quite bit of organization. What do you think? While I was initially happy to have […] Read more…
I’ve always been a brushed chrome girl…until now! Deciding not to replace the pretty gold fixtures in our upstairs bathroom was the best decision I ever made for that space! Now I’m falling head over heels in love with gold, an affair I may not soon get over. A month ago I purchased Krylon […] Read more…
I live in the snow belt of Northeast Ohio, so I need my coat closet like you wouldn’t believe. A practical closet that keeps everything we need in immediate reach, neatly organized so we don’t need to search is what I had in mind when I first set out to makeover my closet. Well, I’m […] Read more…
Today I’m making key holders for my coat closet. I can hear my kids saying “don’t they sell those things at stores Mom? You’re just making it because you like making stuff”. Yeaaaaahhh. Have you ever gotten an idea in your head you just couldn’t let go? Even in the face of a good deal, […] Read more…
What is the point of creating a beautiful pin & magnetic board if the pins and magnets are ugly? A few days ago I showed you how to make a half-pin half-magnetic board (read about it here), and today I’m sharing how I made cute push pins and magnets to compliment the new board. Making […] Read more…
Something needed to go above my daughters dresser, it looked a bit sparse sitting in the corner all by its lonesome. Mirror? Or perhaps a few framed photos? I love the look of a finely decorated wall space, but I’m also a die hard practical. Finally I settled on something I knew my ever artistic […] Read more…
Some of you know I’m crazy about European board games. It is the one hobby my husband and I have in common, and we just got back from the Origins Game Fair! WAHOO!! And now you know why I have been AWOL the last week and a half, between family visiting (and gaming), and the game fair […] Read more…
Ahhh, there is nothing better than seeing small things organized in clear containers with dividers. It is positively yummy, so when one of my fav organizers Alejandra Costello shared how she organizes her nails and batteries, I thought “oh duhh, why haven’t I already done that?”. Sometimes, it’s the obvious that eludes me *airhead moment?*. […] Read more…
The best part of organizing an all-purpose closet or pantry is tackling all those little knick knacks that often get overlooked! I’m doing a ton of tiny organizing tasks and getting a big return! This narrow little closet just wasn’t helpful for storing cleaning supplies or food items, it was just too small! So why […] Read more…