Spring Clean

I finally got around to organizing my craft supplies. I put it off when I first moved in and before I knew it my closet looked like this: 

Everything was in boxes, making it impossible to find when I really needed it. And of course that made me less inclined to do any projects. I decided I had to come up with a system and utilize all the space I have in my master closet. 

This is what I came up with: 

It may be tough to see with my poor lighting, but each bin has a label and houses a different category of supplies. 

I LOVE this form of organization because I actually stick to it! When I need to put something away, I just find the category bin it belongs in and toss it in. There's no painstaking straightening and organizing everytime I want to clean up. And it's just as easy to find what I need. Another plus is that all of the supplies needed were less than $100 at WalMart. 

I got a couple of these at Walmart for only $15 each. They're not amazing quality, but they are solid enough to do the job I needed them to do. 

Once I had assembled the shelves and put them in the closet, I spent time making some labels for the linen baskets. They were just $5 each at Walmart. They're nice and durable and I love that they have an easy way to label them. 

It started out rough. I emptied my boxes that had previously held all of my supplies and tried to come up with a system. 

I knew I had enough paint, thread, and fabric to constitute having their own bins. Then I had to start grouping everything else together in a way that made sense to me. I spent a lot of time on the carpet going through each and every thing. I can't believe how much I've accrued over the last few years. 

Of course the biggest category was scrap fabric. I have enough of that to take up a whole shelf. 

Ahh starting to feel better. No real rhyme or reason to the way things are put in the bins, just kind of tossed in. 

One day these projects will get done...

So much better!

A place for everything, and everything in its place. 

I can't even tell you how much this has helped me. It's amazing how much more inclined I am to work on a project when I have easy access to everything I need. 

And yes, there are some projects to show soon (: 

Home Tour

Basically my entire Christmas break was consumed making my little space a home. I saved for months to buy furniture, and am proud to say I made it work on a fairly tight budget. I did everything I could do  myself including sewing pillows, rugs, and making a tv stand. The rest I either purchased out right or put on credit. One thing I didn't want to do was waste money on cheap pieces of furniture that would only last a couple of years. I made the decision to spend a little more on certain pieces that I hope will endure for years to come. 

Stepping through the front door, you'll find yourself in my office/living space. 

Desk and Chair- World Market 

Sectional: Haverty's . Table Lamps and End Tables: Target

The room took more of a southwestern turn when I found this amazing rug on sale at Pottery Barn. It brings so much color and brightness to the room and helps to separate the living space from other areas of the room. 

Rug: Pottery Barn

 I played up some of the colors and patterns of the rug by sewing some of my own pillow cases.

TV Stand: DIY. Terrariums: World Market

Vase Filler: Etsy

I love love LOVE my stainless steel table. I don't have to worry about scratches or dings like I wold with a wood table top, and it's proven to be a great work space for sewing and crafting. It's part of the mix and match collection from West Elm so if I ever get sick of the steel I can always switch it out for a more traditional top. 

Table: West Elm .  Chairs and Bench: World Market

The bench, I found at World Market. It's close to a perfect match for the table. As lovely and as comfy as the chairs are, the bench is where I tend to sit the most. 

Lou is settling in just fine here too. He spends the bulk of his time keeping guard on top of the couch and snuggling up for naps amongst the pillows. 

And then there's some playing too. 

Totally different feel in the bedroom. I wanted a more girly-chic look. I really debated about painting the back wall a light shade of gray. In the end I decided to keep it simple and use gray tones in the bedding and decor. I love that I can totally change the look and feel of this room by swapping out the pillows. It could me made more man-friendly by trading out the pinks and purples with neutral tones. I have hopes that I can use this same furniture for years to come. 

Pillows: DIY. Bedding: Anthropologie Night Stands: West Elm. Bed: Wayfair

  One of these days that big old mirror will be hung over the dresser where it belongs. 

Dresser: Haverty's. Mercury Glass Vases: DIY

All of the pillow cases (with the exception of the teal velvet) were sewn by me.  I ordered inserts from and spent an entire evening sewing them up. Most of the fabrics are Anna Maria Horner's from various collections.

Now you've seen it all, with the exception of the bathroom. I've still got a couple tricks up my sleeve for that room. Thanks for stopping by (;