Garage Overhaul!

This garage is a 4 car tandem garage, which is most people's dream set up.  But for this family there was almost too much space (dare I say it)!  Just like with a playroom, sometimes it's best to divide it up in areas.  Such as, kids/bike area, cleaning supplies, tools, etc.  By dividing the back part in half we were able to keep the kids stuff contained to one side.  The only real cost for this project was adding more tracks for the wall from Lowes.

http://www.lowes.com/Garage-Organization/_/N-1z11pei/pl?Ntt=rubbermaid+fasttrack

Playroom Display

My boys love collecting things.  They take after their Momma! I took a basic Ikea Expedit shelving unit and styled it with a little Organized Style!  I use the Expedit shelving in lots of my clients homes.  I find that it's sturdy and versatile.  

I have had many people ask where this unit is from.  It's from Ikea.  I found it in the store, it wasn't listed online.  I also used fabric on the back of each square from Joann's Fabric.

Beachy Display

I love everything about the BEACH!  I love the natural colors and textures that are associated with it.  I believe your home should reflect you and your travels. You should also have things in it that make you happy.  For me that is the Beach.  Here are some ways you can integrate your travels with your decor.

The sea sponges and the buoy are real and actually came from a beach in Florida.  All the items in the jar came from the Cayman Islands.  We went during Pirate week so it was only fitting to add a Pirate coin!  I actually dove for the sea fan, sea glass and shells.  That jar means a lot to me and just looking at it takes me back to that vacation.  

Laundry Room/Mom Desk

This Landry room project was a long time coming!  The client and I discussed different things we could do with the space and then we set the project aside for awhile.  All of a sudden I got a call as she decided to start working on it and that she was in over her head.  I came right over and we got to work!

Another shelf was added to house all the laundry products.  This client doesn't hang her clothes up in here so she really didn't need the hanging bar.

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Now this Mom has her "school memories boxes"(that I made her) right where she needs them.  They hold all the school related papers that she wants to keep. 

Now all the craft stuff (brought from a huge kitchen cabinet) can all be together.  The kids can come get what they need at any time and know where to put it back!  And most importantly, Mom has a tucked away desk space!

BEAT CANCER playroom re-do!

 This project was very important for me to be part of.  This playroom belongs to a little 3rd grader from Lakeway, Torrence, who has been battling a brain tumor since she was 18 months old. She received some sad news after her brain scan this week. She is losing her eye sight. 

This room was the second part in a bedroom & playroom makeover for a special little girl.  After lots of fundraising/shopping/brainstorming we made a plan to help this little girl and her sister have a fun place to let their imagination run wild!  So glad to be a part of TEAM TORRENCE!

Armoire turned Home Office

This is my own personal workspace!  I do have to share the computer with the 3 men in my life, but they stay out of my office armoire.  This space is actually an open dining room right inside the front door (so I have to keep it clean ;)) and that room was never getting used.  I needed my own office and lots of desk space so I improvised.  Do you have an old TV or dresser armoire that isn't being used anymore?

I added fun fabric to make it appealing to look at inside.  And lets be honest, it makes me happy so that's all that matters!

The top left has shelves from container store and magazine holders to hold all my envelopes, invoices, labels, etc.  Oh and please notice my large pile (above the printer) of "to be filed".  I left it full on purpose to show that even the best organizers can hate part of their duties i.e. filing!!!  The top right is my lovely card drawer.  I buy those bulk card boxes at costco and whenever I need a birthday card or wedding card I already have it!  The bottom left are 2 small bins to corral small labels and ink.  My favorite is my inspiration board!  I put things on there that make me happy to look at.  Oh and any good organizer loves her coffee table books.  I am obsessed!  Hint... hint... in case you are shopping for a present for me ;)  The bottom right are the school memories boxes that I make and sell.  And the black boxes are all our files.  Now, for any of you who don't have much space or have to share with the hubby or kids, you too can make a little office of your own!

Laundry room turned art gallery!

This was such a fun project to do!  I loved seeing this space and knowing just what we could do with it.  It is so easy to have "big dreams" to re-do your whole space, but it is just as easy to make a few changes to totally transform the space.  All we did was:

 Take out the "drink" refrigerator and put it a few more steps to the garage,
 Added -another hanging bar
             - a folding area
             - a cute valance
             - a rug

 

I love these stackable laundry baskets from container store!  I added one for each kid and put a label on them.  I found this cute Laundry sign at Joann's Fabric.  I always add a small trash can and a "catch all" jar for anything found in pockets.  I also added 2 cute baskets for sunscreen and her extra candles.

The client really wanted a cute spot to show off her kid's artwork and hang the pool bag, the lake bag, etc. So her hubby built it for her!! It didn't take long and was super cheap!

 

I am so proud of this project it was a great "team effort"!!