I think pantry organizing is one of the most challenging parts of the kitchen. Even when you have a large pantry closet like we are… Read More »Effective Pantry Management Strategies for Kitchen Organizing Part 2

A few weeks ago I became obsessed with reorganizing the kitchen. Every time I opened the “black hole” cabinet or had to empty out the… Read More »Kitchen Re-organization Part 1: Tackling the Cabinets

I will admit that I’ve always been a bit jealous (no, a lot jealous) of the pictures I see on Facebook full of little kids… Read More »Enjoying Charlotte’s First Cousin Visit and Family Reunion

I can’t believe October is coming to a close. It’s always been my favorite month, although when I was teaching it seemed like everything was… Read More »October Activities: Dos and Don’ts for the Month

Yesterday the gray skies and frigid temps were starting to get to me. Instead of raiding my chocolate stash (oh so tempting, but I’m still… Read More »Linen Closet Organizing to Beat Seasonal Blues

Fall is my favorite season. It seems like everyone says that, especially after such a long, hot, and dry summer like the previous one, but… Read More »Getting Ready for Fall with Seasonal Decorating Ideas

In a perfect, dreamy world I would have a ginormous craft room with built-in shelving, a dedicated sewing table, another flat surface with built-in outlets… Read More »Creating an Organized Craft Closet in a Shared Space

Before I address the rather trivial but fun topic of decorating for spring, I want to thank everyone who gave me encouraging feedback on my… Read More »Spring Is Here: How I’m Decorating My Home for the Season

In my dream house my kitchen will have a built-in desk, surrounded by shelves, drawers and cupboards to organize and conceal all the paper clutter… Read More »Kitchen Re-organization Part 3: Setting Up a Functional Command Center

 Here she is, the cutest owl in the forest!  My mom is a fantastic seamstress. I know I’ve mentioned that before, but I wanted to… Read More »Homemade Owl Costume: A Successful Halloween Project