Toy Closet Part I

Wrapping paper + spray adhesive + Mod Podge =

I'll post more about using wrapping paper as wallpaper tomorrow. For now, let's enjoy!

Saturday Night Plans

Marcos is out.

Max is watching tv.

Lily is sleeping.

And I have a hot date with Max's closet...

He's not very attractive, but he has potential!:-)

Progress

I had hoped to have Lily AND Max’s rooms organized/tweaked by the end of January. That didn’t happen. There’s been a lot of laziness sickness in our house so far this year. I have managed to make a little progress in Lily’s room.

I'm still not totally happy with the shelves. Those bad boys are hard to get just right.

I plan to put the rocker in the attic when she gets a big girl bed. That will make the drawers on that side easier to get to. Right now the bottom two drawers are empty and the top drawer holds her shoes.

On this side the top drawer holds her tights, leggings and socks and the bottom two drawers are empty. Several of the baskets are also empty. I'm happy that she has room to grow.

I managed to take the pink armoire from this:

To this:

Eventually the pink armoire will be completely empty and I will sell/re-purpose it. For now I am using it to hold the things that I still need to organize and extra baskets and storage containers.

I plan to organize her keepsakes tomorrow using these:

I finally framed some of Lily's pictures.

Now I just need to figure out where and how to hang them. I have a serious fear of hanging things on the wall.

I think I'll order a few more Etsy prints to throw in the mix. I'm just not sure if I want to hang them over the armoire...

or over her crib. The rings are looking a little sad. I had to take down the bottom two down because she could reach them and kept destroying them every time she took a nap. I think that the pictures would look better over the crib, but I'm afraid that they will pose a safety issue.

We will see...

~Melissa

Laundry Room Redo

I finally finished something...the laundry room! Today it looks like this:

A few months ago it looked like this:

Calling it a laundry "room" is really generous. It's more like a laundry "closet" with a pocket door.

The single wire shelf was not cutting it!

Don't judge my ironing board cover. I need a new one, okay?

Unsightly wires and cords.

And, of course, the boob light.

We added upper cabinets that go all the way to the ceiling to maximize storage. I'm hoping all of the extra storage will come in handy when I start hoarding couponing and fill it up with free laundry detergent.

I also used baskets/tins to organize all the laundry stuff. One of my favorite things in the room is the new folding table. We were able to add the table, with storage below, by stacking the washer and dryer.

It also provides a space for me to display a picture of my babies!

And my vintage clothes pins that I found at my grandmother's house.

We also added a shelf with a hanging bar. My builder thought I was crazy when I said I wanted to use a plumbing pipe as a hanging bar.

Beverage tubs snagged from Target serve as a great way to contain all of the laundry detergent. I love Target.

The boob light was replaced with this Ikea treasure.

Hidden behind the curtain are the laundry basket and trash can.

I used a rolling basket to create a pull out "drawer" to house the trash can and bleach.

The ironing board easily slides beside the washer and dryer. I couldn't resist painting the fuse box with chalkboard paint. I can't wait to write the laundry schedule on the new chalkboard, but I have to wait 24 hours to let the paint cure.

I'll leave you with the cutest thing that was in the room tonight. My little helper, Lily.

I try to link up to these great weekly parties:

Mondays
Craft-O-Maniac Monday @ Craft-O-Maniac
Made by You Monday @ Skip to My Lou
Mondays @ Making the World Cuter
Amaze Me Monday @ Dittle Dattle
Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative
Market Yourself Mondays @ Sumo’s Sweet Stuff
Making Mondays Marvelous @ C.R.A.F.T.
Monday Craft Catwalk @ Embellishing Life Everyday
Motivate Me Monday @ Keeping It Simple
You’re So Very Creative @ Me Making Do
Metaphormosis Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch
Masterpiece Monday @ Boogie Board Cottage
Polly Want A Party @ Polly Want a Crafter
More the Merrier @ The DIY Home Sweet Home Project
Monday’s DIY Showoff
Craftastic Monday @ Sew Can Do
It’s Party Time @ It’s So Very Cheri
Today’s Thrifty Treasures @ Southern Hospitality
Calling All Crafters @ All Things Fee
Inspire Me Mondays @ Singing Three Little Birds
Pink Hippo Party @ Pinkapotamus
Made With Love Monday @ Sew Chatty
{Sew} Modern Monday @ Canoe Ridge Creations
Craft Couture Monday

Tuesday
Tuesdays @ Today’s Creative Blog
Sew Cute Tuesday @ The Creative Itch Boutique
Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays @ Coastal Charm
Who’s Got Glam @ Giggles, Glitz and Glam
Time to Shine @ Diamond In the Stuff
Power of Paint Party @ Domestically Speaking
Tip Me Tuesday @ Tip Junkie

Wednesday
We Did It! Wednesday @ Sew Much Ado
Sugar & Spice and Everything Nice @ 733
Home Décor & Organizing Link Party
Hoo’s Got Talent @ Night Owl Crafting
Whatever Goes Wednesday @ Someday Crafts
Wednesday Penny Pinching Party @ Thrifty Home
What’s Up Wednesday @ Sew Woodsy
What I Whipped Up Wednesday @ Sugar and Dots
Whassup Wednesday @ Elements Interiors
Wow Me Wednesday @ Polka Dots on Parade
Show and Tell Wednesday @ Blue Cricket Design

Wicked Awesome Wednesday @ Handy Man, Crafty Woman

Wow Me Wednesday @ Ginger Snap Crafts

Thursday
Crafty Soiree @ Yesterday on Tuesday
Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple
Hookin' Up With the House of Hepworths {Every Thursday}
Doggone Dirty Craftin' @ The Rhinestone Beagle
Catch A Glimpse Thursday
Patches of Pink

Friday
Friday Remodalic
T.G.I.F. @ Craft Goodies
Tickled Pink Fridays @ 504 Main
I’m So Crafty @ Fun to Craft
Simply Designing
Weekend Wrap Up Party @ Tatertots and Jello
Fantastic Fridays @ Iron Violet Designs
Weekend Soiree @ Homemaker in Heels