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How to Organize Your Utility Closet
Organize your utility closet with these 7 simple tips. You’ll transform this neglected space into a productive zone that makes cleaning easier! Y’all know I’ve been working on the 3 closets in my entryway over the past several weeks. I shared my organizational plans here and the first two closet makeovers here. Now I’m finally…
Read More5 Steps to Makeover Your Entryway Closet
Create an organized entryway with these 5 steps from my entryway closet makeover A few weeks ago I let y’all in on a little secret – my entryway closet chaos! That’s right I confessed to creating a total disaster zone in the three closets that line the wall of my entryway. There was a jumble…
Read MoreThe Staffordshire Spaniel: The Best Mantle Accessory since 1840
Decorating mantles since the 1840s the Staffordshire spaniel is a winsome figurine adding charm and style to any room. Southern Heirlooms Series Part I In collaboration with my college chum, McKenna, P&P will be featuring a new post series about Southern heirlooms. We will be delving into attics, rummaging in our grandmothers’ china cabinets, and…
Read MoreMy Dream Walk In Closet
I’ve got closets…closets…closets on the brain this week! I’m planning a major closet makeover of my 3 entryway closets this month, and shared my organization and storage strategies for those spaces here. Putting together those plans and shopping for storage solutions, got me thinking about my dream walk in closet. Really, what girl doesn’t have…
Read MoreCreating a Closet Organization System Out of Chaos
I have a confession to make: my entryway closets look like this! Golly that is terrible! Somehow seeing the photos actually makes it worse. There is absolutely no organization going on here just a jumble of cleaning supplies, coats, shoes, lunch boxes, and pet paraphernalia. Some things are still in moving boxes for heaven’s sake,…
Read MoreThe War in Syria
One of my personal resolutions this year is to appreciate everyday beauty, and for me that means noticing and being grateful for the little things in my life as well as the big things. With the recent coverage of the Syrian Refugee Crisis, I have been reminded just how lucky I am to have these…
Read MoreDear 2017…
It’s that time of year – time for reflection and setting goals! Do New Year’s resolutions ever really stick? What’s that they say about the best laid plans? But seriously, I do think it is important to take stock of where you’ve been, what you’ve accomplished, and where you want to go as we…
Read More5 Holiday Storage Hacks
Try these 5 holiday storage hacks to organize your Christmas decor We leave our Christmas decor up until after New Year’s Day. I don’t decorate until after Thanksgiving, and I’m just never ready to take it down right away. I love the festive feeling it gives our home too much! The week and weekend after…
Read MoreHunting the Perfect Christmas Tree
A beautifully lit Christmas tree with ornaments scattered amongst the branches is pure Christmas magic. Decorating the tree is one of my favorite parts of the holidays. I love how a Christmas tree transforms the room and the way it ignites memories of Christmases long past. I grew up on a Christmas tree farm. You…
Read MoreOrganize Your Kids’ Clutter: How to Stay on Top of It
Ever feel like you are drowning in clutter? Is a lot of it related to your kids’ toys? Today, I’ve invited Kate from The Home Design School to P&P to discuss strategies and tips to organize your kids’ clutter. Kate has an amazing blog full of decorating advice and de-cluttering tips. She suggests that we…
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