The Laundry Room Re-Do {my home}

I finally finished the laundry room! Well mostly really. If you recall it's beyond tiny and completely awkward. It also serves as the pass through from the house to the garage. Did I mention it was tight? It was simple fix and it only took me 6 years to figure it out. Ha. I added two more shelves and it changed the whole space and the way it functions. The top shelf is dedicated to my fabrics. The second to odds and ends that need a spot and the bottom goes to the daily needs. I can not tell you how much more I like going in there. It was the one room that used to send me into a tail spin with all the mess. Now I don't even mind if the door is left open when people pop by. The rolling rack was also a life saver. As laundry gets finished I can just wheel it room to room and unload. The art may make me the most happy. I wanted something feminine and that spoke to me. I instantly knew pieces from Clare of Tastes Orangey would be perfect and I was even more in awe once they arrived. In all it's not the most fabulous space ever, but it was budget friendly and serves me well!

SOURCES

Silver Baskets | Rug | Art | Frames | Rolling Rack | Mrs Meyers

The Bigger the Better

It's not quite the laundry room, but it is at least my house! Thought I would share my new pillow that has been in the works for at least a year. Ha. Nothing like a photo shoot of your home to kick your bottom into high gear. The shoot was scheduled for today, but due to some nasty weather it was pushed back till tomorrow. Now to keep the house clean for an extra day. Yikes. When I started to re-do our room about a year ago I knew I wanted a big ole bolster. If you have ever priced them out they are expensive! Thankfully I came across a huge Ralph Lauren one at Home Goods forever ago. It was ugly, but was the size was what I needed. I then wrapped it in this fabric that I picked in a matter of seconds. I wanted something bold and brown. This fit that bill. I didn't even finish the ends, just took some velvet ribbon and wrapped the ends. Oh, the things I can do in the wee hours of the night.

Tis the Season {around the house}

Last weekend we set up for Christmas and have been elated ever since. I just adore this season. I thought I would share a little tour through our humble abode. It also may be the first time I have shared the little redesign of our home that I began last year once we decided this will be a longer term home than we thought. I will give a proper tour later, but for now Christmas will have to do...

I made this wreath and I am rather proud of myself. I also made the mailbox swag for that matter. The urns are from fall. They are going strong so they will remain even if the yellow isn't really tis the season.

The entry I kept rather simple. The hydrangeas should last through Christmas and will then be planted outside. They do well in low light.

The nativity set we received at our wedding. I still get so excited pulling it out every year although Ellie and KJ have taken over the set up.

The pup. I thought he was looking rather cute on his pillow. He needs a bow though. I am so sure he will love that. Ha.

This year I did a "pretty tree". I had all the ornaments needed thanks to The Home Depot Holiday Challenge. I must say though I miss my big gaudy tree. No worries though, we have two more that filled in the tackiness that was needed. (I did take down The Home Depot Challenge Decor. October was a little soon. It also inspired me to mix it up a little. All pieces still used just in new ways}

The fur pillow is a favorite winter detail that I added to my current array of pillows.

The trees I have collected over the years and this year I had enough to clump all together.

Now this is my favorite tree! The actual tree is from Home Depot and we added all our krinkle and homemade ornaments. Every year since the children were born I buy them a Krinkle. My hopes is one day when they move off and have their own tree they will have a head start in ornaments. If they happen to hate them and want a "pretty" tree then I am sure my grand babies will love it. Ha.

The living room was obviously done in neutrals and the dining room we decided to go fun. The hanging middle ornament below was one of three really nice, maybe too nice ornaments we got from our wedding. This is the only one left. She is treasured.

The movie room we went red! Kj's favorite new color. He was ever so proud of the way he hung the ornaments on the tree. The tree itself was inspired by a dear friend who has the most fabulous trees ever. They are bundles of fun. Maybe she will let me share!

The nutcrackers are a small collection started by my grandmother when I was young. I think it is time to add add to the collection although I am pretty sure my mother must have more in her house somewhere. 

*Starting next week I will be doing a little holiday series featuring some great talent I know in order to get ready for Christmas. Today I am out and about with Brooke from BK Wed prepping for some rather spectacular florals for the dining table!