September 6, 2012
by jennifer
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My goal this month is to go through as much of the house as possible, get rid of things, sort them, reorganize them, and so forth. I feel like I haven’t really done this thoroughly for too long and am … Continue reading
October 14, 2010
by jennifer
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Last week, as I was preparing my guest room for company I decided to take a few minutes and straighten up my fabric piles and projects. What I thought would help me feel better quickly backfired as I sorted through … Continue reading
September 17, 2010
by jennifer
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We have a friend who replaces windows for a living, and he’s one of those really smart guys who keeps the old windows and shares them with people who love them (like me). A few months ago he and his … Continue reading
September 17, 2010
by jennifer
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So many things contribute to a smoothly running, organized, happy family (many of which I have yet to master). In our home, meals are a huge part of that, and doing it well takes planning. If I’ve got it planned, … Continue reading
September 10, 2010
by jennifer
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How do you shop for food? I buy in bulk. I buy on sale. I buy in bulk when things are on sale. I’ve tried cutting coupons and waiting until the item goes on sale to use it, etc. It … Continue reading
April 12, 2010
by jennifer
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I love it when utility, organization and creativity combine to solve a problem in my life! That’s what happened today when I put together this little reminder tree for our family. I’ve been hunting for ways to control the paper … Continue reading
April 5, 2010
by jennifer
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I’ve been looking for a storage bin to fit a certain spot for a long time. Recently it occurred to me that I could just make one instead. I used a bleached burlap for the outside and chose a coordinating … Continue reading
February 17, 2010
by jennifer
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After more time spent winding ribbon than I expected it to take, I have this to show: Much as I love ribbon, for years I’ve done a lousy job of storing those leftover pieces or strips of lovely ribbon off … Continue reading
February 12, 2010
by jennifer
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It seems that so often when I see spaces that really appeal to me, the aspects I like most are those that are one of a kind. It’s the vintage item being used in a new way that always makes … Continue reading
January 21, 2010
by jennifer
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Last weekend I had so many creative ideas that I was just dying to spend a few hours creating. However, it was one of those weekends when someone was tugging on my leg every 90 seconds, especially since there was … Continue reading
