People always ask how I can be so organized. Well, the truth is–I have to be. Without organization, it’s quite likely I’d be a total slob. You know John Belushi’s character in Animal House? That’s me without drawer dividers. Don’t believe me? Ask G. Luckily, I’ve discovered the more organized my home is the less
Entryway Organization–More Shoe Storage Ideas
As a follow up to my previous Entryway Organization–Shoe Storage post, here are some more ideas readers have shared: My friend Kadi likes the hidden shoe storage units from Home Decorators. Her favorite options are this Craftsman 24-Pair Shoe Storage cabinet: And this Kingston Hall Tree Bench with shoe storage: Another find is this neat
Entryway Organization–Shoe Storage
I’ve received another reader request–this one from my good friend Kadi–who writes: “I’ve been trying to think of a way to store guests’ shoes neatly when they come over (especially in the winter or spring when they NEED to take off snowy or muddy shoes). Well, when we have more than a handful of people
Organized Kitchen Pantry
I’m honored to say I have received another reader request! This time from Nestie newleywed Markakis. She and her husband are settling into their new home and are looking for some tips and advice for organizing her kitchen pantry and I’m happy to help! The first thing that came to mind after reading Markakis’s email
Parade of Homes–Fabulous 2-Story Living Room
Last month I attended the 2008 Madison-area Parade of Homes–an event I look forward to every summer. I took over 300 pictures of homes showcased in the Parade. Some were pics of spaces/decor I loved and others were just things I found interesting or that I thought other people might enjoy. This is the first
My Spice Cupboard
Time for another organization post–this time it’s my spices. This little cupboard is just to the right of our stove so it’s a perfect location for spices. However, it’s narrow and deep, and wasn’t convenient to find what I was looking for. So I decided to paint the inside of the cupboard door with magnetic
Organized Linen Closet
So it’s probably time I do a post on organization. And it’s only fitting that my first organization post is about the first thing in this house I organized–our linen closet. I found these canvas tote bins at Bed Bath & Beyond, and they fit perfectly on the shelves. Each tote on the upper row






