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Suffering Succulent
Posted by: | CommentsSo, where do we begin on our new journey?
First with a little thought on social media. Part of the reason I was a bit burned out was due to social media overload. Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Blogging = ugh. While some of it can be interesting and inspiring, it was just too much of the same. I seriously dialed it back. I deleted my Pinterest account because that was a major time suck, (at leas for me it was). I am also concerned about their terms of use and so I’ll give it a little time to shake out and then go back for another stroll. I think we’ll see an evolving and more comprehensive TOFU down the road as well as users that are more proactive about Pinning from the original source.
Where am I going with this? I needed new sources for inspiration that DO NOT come from my computer screen. Starting small is good…. my husband is busing prepping the garden and I wanted a little bit of green in the house. Our natural light in the living room is not stellar so I’m trying succulents. They are so adorable and supposedly a no brainer for care and maintenance. I’ll be the judge of that! I love how they are all so different, odd and lovely. Succulents might not be what one would call “beautiful” like a tulip or rose, but I prefer that. A little bit of different is wonderful!
SucculentsGalore on Etsy
Email Notifications – BE GONE!
Posted by: | CommentsDo you receive unwanted email notifications? I do. Most of the time I’m just too busy and I delete them because searching for the preferences just takes too long. I recently tried Notificationcontrol.com and I think I actually squealed with delight. They’ve assembled links to all the major players like Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Pinterest and more so that you can edit your notification settings in one click of the mouse.
I’ve noticed that companies are coming up with new ways to try and get your email to send messages. I was at Macy’s yesterday and they offered an electronic receipt. I love that, but then there was a little box above my signature that if checked, gave them permission to send me promotional emails. I noticed it too late and I already had emails from them by the time I arrived home. I unsubscribed right away, but you get the point.
This inspired me to do a major unsubscribe campaign as my email hits the box. I’ve noticed a significant decrease in the amount of email I never touch and that puts a smile on my face.
Notificationcontrol.com
Hang It in Reverse
Posted by: | CommentsI want to share an incredibly simple, brilliant and have I mentioned fabulous way to weed out the clothes in your closet. This is not my invention and I can’t seem to find the original source but I’ve seen it mentioned in a few places including Lifehacker, Reddit and one of my posts on SkinnyScoop.
Go through your closet and change all of the hangers so that they are reversed. After wearing an outfit, return it to the closet with the hanger facing the correct direction. At the end of the season you’ll be able to quickly see the items that you wear versus the items that never get touched. Donate the clothes that are still hanging on the reversed hangers and you’ll suddenly have an amazing amount of room in your closet. The big trick is to not fill it up again!
While on topic, I thought I’d share some of my favorite hangers with you. I’ve picked them to share because clothes will not slip off and they take 1/2 the space of the bulky plastic hangers.
$15 - walmart.com
$13 - amazon.com
And finally, just because they are pretty to look at, a lovely little hanger via Christelle Lott on Pinterest.
Source: Uploaded by user via Christelle on Pinterest
Perfectly Savvy Finds
Posted by: | CommentsOrganizing a drawer can sometimes seem tricky. The space might be hard to fit and hard to maintain. Try thinking outside of the box to find a product that will help you keep the troublesome drawer in top shape. A cute inspiring find inside the drawer might motivate you to keep it organized. Picture a junk drawer that is just so much fun to look in that you HAVE to keep in clean.
Here are some examples to get you motivated.
I love the use of these lunch trays inside a drawer, (top left).
Source: operationorganization-mn.com via Rochelle on Pinterest
Baking sheets in a drawer – brilliant.
Teacups and saucers? Yes, please.
Source: blogs.babble.com via Sarah on Pinterest
Oragami drawer or even old Altoid boxes covered in pretty papers
Source: thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com via Jennifer on Pinterest
Hostess and Host Gifts
Posted by: | CommentsHere we go ladies and gentlemen with another season of holiday parties and gatherings galore. Don’t fret, I’ve complied a lovely collection of host and hostess gifts on a Pinterest board for you. A couple of my favorites are the Kitchen Conversion Tea Towels via Whimsy and Spice and the Coffeehouse Chocolate Spoons via BHG.
I recently attended one of the gift wrapping sessions at the Container Store, (totally worth it if you get the chance) and I’m all over their idea for infused vodka as a gift. I think it is a more personal than bringing a bottle of wine because it takes a little effort. There are also endless ways to decorate the bottle and give it some personality. Here is a link with better instructions for infusing via Real Simple.
http://www.containerstore.com
I LOVE this time of year. Please feel free to comment and share your hostess/host gift giving ideas. Don’t forget to stop by my Pinterest board for more inspiration.
Inspiration
Posted by: | CommentsSometimes we all need a little inspiration to move forward. I’ve been a little bogged down with work, (a good problem to have) but I took some time today to find a little organizing zen. I hope you enjoy my out of the box DIY finds too.
This first DIY for shoes in an entryway is truly drool worthy
Source: bluevelvetchair.blogspot.com via Kristin on Pinterest
Inverted ladders as a bookshelf – yes please
Source: revistadecorarmaispormenos.com.br via Kristin on Pinterest
and finally, an easier DIY = repurposed paint cans
Thankful Tree
Posted by: | CommentsI love the holiday season, but it seems like every year the stores begin pushing the holiday “junk” even earlier than the year before. I want my girls to receive a different message. I don’t want them to think about what they want, I want them to be thankful for what they have.
I believe that an easy way to begin and continue that conversation is to place a thankful tree on the dining room table. I let the girls come up with their own ideas, cross my fingers and hope for the best. This is a great year for our little thankful tree. My youngest has graduated from being thankful for coffee cake last year, to being thankful for grandma, her sister and mom & dad this year. Progress!
I’ve created a Pinterest page with many fabulous thankful trees. Please stop by and find a little inspiration to create your own. I’d love to hear about some of your traditions heading into the holiday season, so please share them.
Source: simplyvintagegirl.com via Kristin on Pinterest
Perfectly Savvy Finds
Posted by: | CommentsI hope you’ve all had a chance to check out my recent posts on Organizing Family Photos as well as Creating Memorable Gifts. To stay on the theme of use and display of family photos, I’d like to share a couple of fun finds for displaying your photos from Pottery Barn.
First up, I love these oversized hooks because they add an interesting touch to the frame.
Source: potterybarn.com via Kristin on Pinterest
Next – the Twig Display System – a fabulous backdrop to old family photos
Source: potterybarn.com via Kristin on Pinterest
Have a great weekend!
Creating Memorable Gifts with Old Photos
Posted by: | CommentsLast week I posted a video 5 Quick Tips for Digitizing Old Photos. This week I would like to share some wonderful projects and gifts to share and display your digitized photographs.
One of my favorite finds is the Kodak Pulse digital frame. This frame is perfect for a grandparent or the technically challenged because it is wifi enabled. I purchased one for my mother last year and it is hands down the best gift I ever gave her. I’m able to log in from my home to upload new photos and transition out some of the old. She loves the surprise of coming home to see new photos of the kids and there is no fuss on her end.
A family cookbook can make a wonderful holiday memory. Imagine a photo of your grandmother next to a recipe for her famous apple pie. Cookbooks are easy to make via sites like Snapfish and Shutterfly. Other ideas to utilize your photos via a photo website would be a calendar or stationery.
This next idea via the amazing Sweet Paul will certainly impress. Imagine all of your holiday gifts wrapped in old family photos. I must say the process looks easy and it will certainly add meaning to your gift.
Source: sweetpaul.typepad.com via Kristin on Pinterest
Imagine your family photos displayed on a family tree. A lovely gesture to begin a family party via The Knot.
Source: weddings.theknot.com via Kristin on Pinterest
What about your old photos displayed on the family table?
Source: stylemepretty.com via Kristin on Pinterest
I have more for you too! Please visit my Pinterest page to see more ideas including gift tags and displays. What ideas do you have for using your family photos?
Monday Inspiration
Posted by: | CommentsWhen I get busy and stressed out I definitely do not honor the advice below. Here’s a big Monday deep breath along with a willingness to try.
