Flip it Friday: Organization

 

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Tired of unsightly wires from phone or laptop chargers all around your office? How about putting a power strip inside your desk in order to hide them! By drilling a hole through the back of the drawer, you can string the wire to the outlet, and keep the power strip hidden and charge all your electronics in the drawer. You can neaten it up even more by purchasing a drawer divider and organizing al your items! This simple trick is an effective way to organize and make life a little tidier.

 

 

Where to shop: Anthropologie

Where to shop: Anthropologie

In the previous post, we discussed the idea of using a rug to add some warmth to the cold floor when the cold weather arrives. The perfect place to get one is Anthropologie, because they have such a great selection!

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This particular rug, the Kiara round rug, is made of wool. Its bright colors and unique pattern will add some flare to any room! This is a 5 ft. diameter rug and will cost you $298 before shipping.

For more information on this rug, or to find the rug that’s right for you, please visit www.anthropologie.com

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Interior Tuesday- Decor & More

Interior Tuesday

Whether we like it or not, the cold weather is on its way! If you have hardwood floors or tiles, now is about the time that you will start noticing how cold the floor is on your feet. A great way to avoid this is to add a rug! This is the way to have best of both worlds! You can still have the sleek look of the tile or hardwood floors but also the comfort and warmth of a carpet!

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Shag, Oriental, Floral…. The possibilities are endless!

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Flip it Fridays: Restoring Tile Grout

Flip it Fridays: Restoring Tile Grout

Nothing says “ew” quite like dirty tile grout. It happens to the best of us, and it is a very difficult area to keep clean! Lucky for us, there is a great product out there called Polyblend Grout Renew! The super helpful blog, LiveLoveDIY has an easy step-by-step tutorial on how to use the product and the results are amazing! What is even better is that it is an inexpensive fix, setting you back only about $10!

To learn how to get results like this, please visit http://www.livelovediy.com/2012/08/how-to-restore-grout.html  

Home Improvement: Updating Cabinets

Home Improvement: Updating Cabinets

Many of us daydream about redecorating rooms in our home, but it is not always affordable. When wanting to redecorate our kitchens, cabinets are one of the first things that come to mind. Unfortunately, replacing cabinets can be quite the process and expensive.

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One way to give your cabinets a new look is to apply wallpaper to the inside of your cabinets. You may think this is a trend of the past, but it has regained popularity recently. By applying patterned wallpaper to the interior of the cabinet can give a new and sophisticated look. This technique can be used not only in the kitchen but in the bathroom as well!

Where to Shop: Pier 1

Where to Shop: Pier 1

Pier 1 is the ultimate place to shop for all of your home needs. Pier 1 has everything from furniture to accessories and wall décor to wine racks! If you are looking to entertain for the holidays, this is the best place to go. They always have a wide collection of serving plates, coasters, wine glasses, shakers, or anything you might need!

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This colorful tube wine rack is a funky and fun way to store your wine and show it off! This is a great alternative to having a large wine rack if you don’t have the room for it. This doubles as storage and a conversation piece!

For more information on this item and others, visit http://www.pier1.com   

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Interior Tuesday: Chalkboard Paint

Interior Tuesday: Chalkboard Paint

Using chalkboard paint around the home is a great new trend that seems to be popping up everywhere! What is chalkboard paint? Well, it is exactly what you think it is: a type of paint that dries to a similar finish as a chalkboard. Once applied, the paint can be written on just as a chalkboard would be and can be erased just as easily. You can paint just about ANY surface with chalkboard paint. Here are a few ideas:

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Chalkboard paint as a backsplash in your kitchen!

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A way to label your jars!

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Put a frame around it and create your own artwork!

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Colored chalkboard paint?! Mind = blown.

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Flip it Fridays: Knobs!

Flip it Fridays: Knobs!

Last week we talked about renewing your front door, this week it’s all about the hardware! Whether you replace or renew your doorknobs or drawer knobs, this is an excellent and easy way to freshen your home up. You can opt to paint over the old knobs with spray paint, which would be the more inexpensive alternative, or you can shop for new knobs! Either way this simple fix is sure to add the feeling of something new to your home.

 

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For a cute DIY knob tutorial, please go to http://thepaintedhive.net/2010/08/diy-customised-timber-knobs/

Home Improvement Thursday

Home Improvement Thursday

It seems that these past few years everyone has been trying to figure out how to be more “green” and be more resourceful. One way to do this (if you haven’t done so already) is to switch out your light bulbs for energy efficient light bulbs! Not only will you save money on your electricity bill, you’ll also be helping our planet! This is another simple yet easy way to make improvements to your home!

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For more information, please visit www.energy.gov

Tuesday: Where to Shop

Tuesday: Where to Shop

Lucky enough to work at home? The furniture store Crate & Barrel offers an amazing desk that doubles as a massive bookshelf. The Sloane Grey Leaning Desk is made out of mahogany and is currently on sale! It will run you about $328.90 before shipping if ordered online. I love furniture that has more than one use, and this item definitely qualifies. Pair this up with a comfy chair, and you’ll be set to work here all day!

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For more information on this desk or to order yours today, please visit www.crateandbarrel.com