I realize that the title of this post makes it sound like I'm sitting in a tower made of washi tape, plotting world domination. But really, it's all about this cute homework organization station from my friend Jen. Homework stations weren't popular when I was growing up, unfortunately - with five kids in the family, we really could have used one! Jen will show you how to use washi tape (along with … [Read more...]

Have you seen these wooden organizers at IKEA? I'm not sure if they even make them anymore - but back in my "heyday" I bought two or three thinking that at some point I would decorate them. So one day I decided to start decorating one with milk paint, and it was the longest hour of my life. And I think at the end, I had painted maybe three-quarters of a drawer based on how much paint the wood was … [Read more...]

So I have seen some really cool washi tape frames, but I've always thought about the washi tape being on a flat surface. This is the first time I've seen washi tape applied to a more ornate frame and I REALLY LIKE IT. And by that I mean, I love it and have to try it myself. The stripes, the colors . . . everything - I really love it. Basically it's making me think that I need to try washi tape on … [Read more...]

I'm always amazed at how flowers can brighten up a room. We did a photo shoot in here the other day and had to buy flowers, and I was thinking, "why don't we buy flowers and have them in here every day?" But I'm going to be honest, I don't want to have a bunch of vases around here. I don't have a lot of cabinet room so I can't store them. But what I can store are some pretty painted tin cans with … [Read more...]

We have a severe closet shortage around here. There's one in the bedroom and one in the hallway - but you know what I mean - it's just never enough. Especially when you have two people in a one bedroom, and both of them love coats and have quite a few of them. Hats too. So what happens is that said coats and hats frequently end up on the counter, bar stools, back of the couch, etc. THIS idea help … [Read more...]