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Foot Fetish

Welcome to my closet.

This is a pinterest inspired shoe holder.

It's super simple..

two pieces of molding secured together with nails and then screwed to the wall. Be aware that predrilling holes is very important!

Cork It

Recipes, grocery list and coupons can conveniently be kept without the clutter...

Inspiration:

First: Gather the essentials:

12X12 cork board set of four at Wal-Mart is $9.47

Four screws, which I found around the house

Then: Attach to the cabinet and start using. It is super easy and something that you might not think of but helps keep everything in one place (not the infamous junk drawer).

Now to make homemade tacks to match the walls.

Inspiration in Action:

Home Tour Series: Master Bedroom

At the end of the hallway you find the Master Suite.

It has a walk-in closet and full bathroom.

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BEFORE

It is actually much larger than this picture portrays. Makes me want a king size bed! Basically all that I have right now to put in it is a bed and small dresser so the possibilities are endless. The ceiling fan has to go!

This closet is perfect for an organizer like me... everything will have its place.

This bathroom needs a little updating. My favorite part is the shower and it has great pressure!

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DURING THE TRANSFORMATION

Dec. 26: So the back of the house projects are underway. The Denton Family came into town just for the purpose of helping me transform my house into a home and the help was very appreciated! While Meg and I were painting the stripes in the dining room and kitchen the boys (Jim and Sammy) were painting my bedroom a softer color.. sweet rhapsody! In fact, they did the ceiling white, color on the wall and even completed the trim. I did not see it until it was basically finished and was blowN away when I did. Perfect for a bedroom! Now to get the bathroom prepped for painting, but I think there are a few projects to finish first.

Jan. 1: This is what the bedroom looks like currently, which to some my seem to be finished, but it is a long ways away from being done.

The to-do list looks a little like this:

          *Replace the overhead lighting
          *Hang a canopy of curtains around the bed
          *Add dramatic curtains to the windows
          *Create artwork and shadow boxes for walls
          *Paint the closet and organize
          *Make tuffed headboard
          *Buy much needed:
                dressers, chaise, and mismatched side tables
                grey comforter and matching set

Jan. 5: I have begun the pinterest projects! The first being a scarf organizer so that I can get them off the floor. I used 4 packs of clear shower curtain rings (around $1 each), one hanger that I already had, and a pack of twist ties (also around $1). It is super easy and works great!

Feb. 18: The next project ensued and was completed on the same day. Two pieces of molding and very reliable screws were all that was needed to create this pinterest inspired piece. A very necessary organizational piece for the closet was secured to the wall, it is for my shoes!

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AFTER

to come...

Home Tour Series: Kitchen

The kitchen is off the dining room and looks out to the backyard.

It's going to be done along with the dining room, same inspiration.

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BEFORE

Not the biggest kitchen in the world, but definitely has potential for style.

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DURING THE TRANSFORMATION

Dec. 9: Finally we get to start working on the kitchen! Even though it is late we have to get the first coat of Kilz on the pretty blue border that wraps around the ceiling, it will probably take a few coats because there are also leaves stenciled. I don't know that it was ever in style, but who knows if what I am going to do is either... probably is.

Dec. 10: Put the second coat of Kilz on the border since they did such a great job. And we decided to go ahead and remove the cabinet doors and handles which is more time consuming that expected, but what hasn't been. The question to replace or reuse hardware?!

Dec. 11: Now a little color gets to be splashed in when the edges being cut in with that bright sweet midori green. Also, the wainscoting is being installed on the bottom half of the wall. It will all flow right from the dining room.

Can't wait to add the stripes!

Dec. 12: I began adding the shelf liner to the five shelves in the pantry, but now they are sitting in our bedroom since the pantry still has to be painted. It's going to match the walls in the kitchen with the half green and half white walls.

Dec. 26: Stripes were added to the walls along with the dining room by me and Meg while Jean was putting wood putty in the holes. Two hours for it to dry, then sanding and painting begins. Also, thanks to Savannah for painting the pantry! We even added the pot rack today and I had pots and pans to hang on it... looks classy.

Do you know what is wrong with this picture?

Dec. 27: The cabinets are sucking up paint, but after three coats of paint they're ready! Before Mr. Denton left, our last task was to hang the cabinets. Well it turns out that the doors had very specific spots that we did not anticipate, but this was discovered after we had already attached the handles so more work for ourselves. (At least we have a very convenient foot cabinet lol) Next time he comes we are going to shave the edges so that they doors can close properly and possibly even fix the one handle.

The wine glass rack was installed by Andrew Riney himself and the wine glasses actually came from Old Time Pottery (thanks Sandie).

To the right of the sink you will see the handy work of Micah with the installation of the paper towel holder which is out of the way yet very accessible.

I really want to find a window decal like this! I have been looking everywhere.. I think it is great because it does not have to be washed like curtains, it does not seem like it is going to become outdated, it is white so it matches just about any decor and it still allows in light.

If anyone sees this please let me know! I am almost completely done with the kitchen and really want to get the finishing touches so that I can officially unveil the heart of my home.

Dec. 28: Today Savannah and I went on a shopping/thrifting adventure. We started in Hermitage: going to Tuesday Morning, Goodwill, and and an Antique shop but came up empty handed. Then on to Donelson to Southern Thrift which was not as nice as it used to be so that was a disappointment. Finally, we went to Green Hills to the Container Store which I have been wanting to go to since I realized it existed, and of course I bought a few things: Sink Saddle, cutting board with a built in colander, wine glass hanger, and an under cabinet paper towel holder. Good thing she was there because I might have bought one of everything.

Dec. 30: Time to start the organizing!

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After

to come...

While pinterest-ing I have found quite a few inspirations that I have put into practice:

Jan. 22: Shopping for the metals pieces at craft supplies stores Micah and I found quite difficult so when we were browsing at Home Goods we ran across another cake stand with pretty pink cupcakes for $9, but decided that records would be more our style. That same night we took it apart and attached a Willie Nelson record on the bottom and Elton John on top courtesy of Sam Denton.

Jan. 22: Silverware was never something that I thought of as an accessory, but the above images made it look like fun. Since we have an extra set of silverware the attempts could have been endless, but Micah managed to get both done with only one trial run. We then spray painted them to match out decor and below is the finished product, now to add a candle and a picture.

Jan. 22: Since I am obsessed with organization I immediately thought that this was a

great idea! Adding cork to the inside of the cabinet is a way to keep a grocery list, recipes, coupons and everything else out of site but easy and quick to get to, now to make my personalized push pins (of course).

Jan. 22: Before I even realized that there was ugly drawer liner already in the cabinets and drawers I had picked out a really cute black and white pattern from Target. I bought the last three rolls and that only covered the kitchen cabinets, drawers and pantry. It is really easy to use and can be moved at first so no need to worry about making mistakes.

It's in the details!:

Jan. 22: I always put my fruit on the counter or in a bowl, but when I saw this I was determined to find a way to keep my fruit on the wall. At Hobby Lobby they had some metal baskets for 50% off and I couldn't pass it up. The only problem was trying to find the right kind of hooks for the weight... everything is harder than you think it will be.

This pot rack is so convenient that i'll not go back to putting it in the cabinets. (Now what do I put in there?)

Finishing touches... pictures in every room of course!

Get Organized

I have been browsing the internet and trying to find the best and most functional ways to organize my space efficiently. After tons of searching I have compiled great ways to stay organized for each room:

Kitchen:

So many ways to store cans. A magazine rack or used 12-pack seem the cheapest. I really want to have the one that comes out beside the fridge so that it saves cabinet and pantry space. Definitely going to measure the area and price the necessary makings.

Spices are super flexible on storage as long as its air tight, even mason jars. I like it on the wall but I think I have a tile backsplash so I might have to rig it hanging from the cabinet. Labels are definitely necessary, it is possible to paint chalkboard paint on lids (top right).

Pretty storage and super convenient, I have never seen this one on the right. I think making it visible would remind me that I have fruit to eat.

Measuring cups right inside the cabinet cuts out the search through drawers. Cord board can make recipes and grocery lists right at your fingertips but still out of the way.