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...]

It's nearly spring, my friends! I mean officially it is, but I know that so many of you are still seeing colder weather or even snow. I think the best way to summon warmer weather is to make a colorful wreath like this one for your front door. You aren't going to use a ton of washi tape, but that's kind of nice because you can use up the ends of rolls that you aren't quite sure what to do with. … [Read more...]

A lot of mail comes through this condo. Business mail, personal mail, and junk. I wish I could hand it to a mail manager to deal with for me, but alas, I have to go through every piece myself. Not to mention that I'm also constantly organizing paperwork and receipts as well . . . I guess my point is that I need a system. A system just like this one I found on Blitsy! It's a wall envelope organizer … [Read more...]