In Progress Functional Gallery Wall

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The wall above my desk has been slowly coming together.

  It's transforming into a functional gallery wall that I can easily add more to when I find items I like.

The wire basket over the printer holds paper and labels within close reach.  The chalkboard is ready and waiting when I need to jot myself a note.

  Do you remember when I picked up this metal thingy at Midland Antiques?  Little laundry clips and magnets make it easy for me to save and change whatever is speaking to me at the moment.

This morning, I heard a song called "I Was Here"  from Beyonce that I had never heard before and this song is what is speaking to me today.  I made a little printable to clip up on my screen to remind me to be "here" for my family today.  Sometimes it's easy for me to get caught up on blogs, Pinterest, Facebook...whatever else.  It's good for me to have a visual reminder that I can mean something to my kids lives today.

 

I wanna leave my footprints on the sands of time
Know there was something that, meant something that I left behind
When I leave this world, I'll leave no regrets
Leave something to remember, so they won't forget

I was here
I lived, I loved
I was here
I did, I've done everything that I wanted
And it was more than I thought it would be
I will leave my mark so everyone will know
I was here

I want to say I lived each day, until I died
And know that I meant something in, somebody's life
The hearts I have touched, will be the proof that I leave
That I made a difference, and this world will see

 

DIY Dry Erase Menu

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My best friend. over at room*6, has a lot of practical organization tips.  Unfortunately, organizing solutions just do not come natural to me and I copy her ideas whenever I can!

  One tip is her method for menu planning.  Instead of planning what she will cook each specific day in advance, she makes a more flexible menu plan of 10-12 dinners than she can cook anytime over the two weeks between grocery trips.  She leaves her menu on the counter so it is easy to see for both herself and the family.  After each dinner item is prepared, she simply crosses it off her list.

On my last trip to the grocery store I lost my list and my menu I had written for myself.  I decided it was a good time to put her tips into practice for my own home.  Plus, I had a large empty wall between the cabinets and the back door that happens to be very visible when you enter from the front door.

AHA!  It was the perfect place for a functional and beautiful menu.

After perusing some ideas on Pinterest, including many chalkboard menus...I decided to use an Ikea Ung Drill frame as a dry erase menu board.  The frame is large enough to fill the wall and I like the ornate look.  It cost $29.99.

I spray painted the frame white and added ticking stripe that I fell in love with at Hobby Lobby...done and ready for menu planning!

A white ceramic creamer and sugar set place on the counter holds my dry erase markers and extra chalk for the canisters.

Check out one of my favorite blogs, akadesign, for many more DIY ideas!

Sneak Peeks...

Pin It Well. I just got an email from Target that Evie's bedding I ordered is going to be delayed. So....it might be awhile before I get to post her big room reveal!

In the meantime, here are a few sneak peeks of her room.

I think even my ultra organized friend, Stephanie, was proud of me for this drawer! (Please ignore the spot on the drawer, I think my camera lens had something on it?! ugh! lol) Of course, only I would see the problem with this beautiful drawer...there is no room for more new tights!! Unless...I get rid of some pairs and where is the fun in that?

Organization Diaries

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I am the worst organizer ever. Truly.

But here are a few things that are working for me, so I thought I would share with you. I read on The Nester that if something is always lying around your home then it becomes part of your decor...so you might as well make it cute! (I am paraphrasing) That is so true. The first thing I thought of when I read that was the coats and backpacks that the kids bring in with them everyday at 3:00.

My solution was to add a little rack to the small hallway wall near their bedrooms. Each one of them gets 3 hooks and a small chalkboard. The chalkboards also come in handy for me to jot down notes of things I need to remember for school. (this week, Evie needs me to send a check for more lunches.)



The other thing that is working well for me is this little hanging rack from Ikea. I put it my bathroom...the tiny jars keep bobby pins, ponytails holders, and other items within easy reach. The hooks work great for my mirrors and brushes. Now listen, those items aren't the prettiest to look at...but I use them everyday and I love having them somewhat neat and at arms reach.



Next on the agenda...remote control storage and a new magazine basket.