Project for the week.

So, I have my material/cut list.  Here is what I need:

Boards

(7) 1X2X40"
(2) 1X2X38 1/2"
(4) 1X2X18"
(2) 1X10X48 (for the top)
1 1/2" screws
120 grit sandpaper
liquid nail
wood filler
Stain

square

pencil

safety glasses

drill     

countersink drill bit

My project for this week is to reconstruct/modify a cabinet that I have had for years into a kitchen island.  After weeks of brainstorming, I think I have come up with a plan to accomplish this task. 

Today I will draw out my plan and make my material list.  I am going to go to Lowes and lay the material out on the floor (yea in the store) to get a visual as to how it will look.  I am going to have Lowes cut all the material to size and I will do the constructing. 

Here is a picture of the cabinet before it's transformation.

Follow/join this site to see the finished product.

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Pinterest has some great idea.

I love Pinterest.  Do you PIN?  I do daily. 

Well while I was on Pinterest on Friday I saw the perfect décor for the blank wall entering my kitchen.  So I decided that I wanted to do the same thing.  It is one of favorite quotes. 

 

So I spent Saturday looking for the letters.  I finally found them at Hobby Lobby in Wilson, NC.   I used thin paintable wood letters.  The letters are 4" tall and they were 2 of the same letter in a pack for $1.49.  The cost of all the letters I needed was $20.40.  I have letters left over that I will use for another project.  I am using left over paint from where I painted my kitchen.

 

Here is a picture of the wall before applying the letters.

 

 

 

 

 

Here is the wall after the letters applied and painted.  I decided to paint the letters the same color as the wall because I wanted the quote to speak to me quietly and not shout at me.  I love the way it came out.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



What do you think of this?  I may do this on some of my other walls.  Hope you enjoyed this.  I would love to hear your comments.  Have a great day.

1Love

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Blog Changes.

As I continue with my purging and organizing my house, I am doing the same for my blogs and websites. I have found a passion for the thing called organizing.  I actually feel good, when things are in their place and I know where to find them and can.

So I am changing the look and fell of my blog.  I am trying to organize it, so that it will flow better and it will user friendly.  I hope that you are enjoying my blog.  Your comments and suggestions are always welcome.

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One room complete - Master Bath Cabinets

I finally cleaned out, purged and organized my master bath Cabinets.  It is done, finished.   Man, I had a lot of products (hair, bath and other products) in my bathroom.  A lot of the bottles were almost empty.  Why I didn't discard them earlier I don't know?  Who knows.  It is just as easy to discard at that moment you empty it as it is to put it back in the cabinet.


Here are the before pics: 

All organizing product use are from the dollar store.  Although I would love to have them all the same color, the sizes don't match for my needs. So varies colors it is.


Here's what I used:

2 green large storage binds $ 1 each

After pic of same space:

  

 

2 Medium Red Binds 2/$1

4 Small Red Binds - 4/$1

3 small baskets with handles - 2/$1

 3 green oval carry totes - $1 each

3 small square plastic storage containers with lids $1 each

7 storage boxes with hinged lids $1 each

I did not take before pics of the vanity drawers but here are a few completed pics.

After I am completely satisfied that this is working for me, I will go back and label everything. Total cost $20.00. Not bad.

I hope you enjoyed this post and as always, I am interested in knowing what you think.  What are some of your best organizing solutions?  Please comment, provide feed back, suggestions.  Also share this blog with friends and subscribe to my blog for future post.
As always, have a wonderful blessed filled day.

1Love!

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I am seriously on a roll! Kitchen silver and utensils drawers.

Update:  I have completed another drawer.  This is the silverware drawer.  Before I had a plastic silver tray that did not really hold all of my silverware.  So unorganized and junkie.  I am I the only one who has everything in every drawer?  Or am I the only one brave enough to show what is my mess?  I am not ashamed.  I would be more ashamed if I did not do anything about it now that I found some very inexpensive items. Don't judge me, LOL.

 

I purchased this wired baskets for Dollar Tree for $1.00 each.  I used 4.  

4 baskets = $4.00.  Less that half the price of another wire trays.

 

The title says a lot. I am seriously on a roll with this purging and organizing. In addition to cleaning out and organizing the mess that was my night stand. I also conquered 3 drawers in the kitchen.  Those three drawers it what I will talk about today.

As I have said in previous post, our lives were so busy we just live from day to day.  Barely enough time to clean, let alone organizing. However, looking back over the growing years of my kids, if we were more organized we would have not lost so much time looking for stuff.

But first let's talk bargain shopping.  The organizational items in this post came from Marshalls and Dollar Tree.  If you have a Dollar Tree in your area, they have a major stock of organizational items.  So check them out.  Prices are below the pics.

Before

 

As I sorted through the utensils, I found that I had multiples of a few items.  4 large turning forks, 3 sets of tongues,  2 garlic press (seriously, who needs 2 garlic presses), 3 manual can openers, 2 wine bottle openers (I don't even drink wine like that).  LOL and loads of chopsticks. I love chopsticks.  I don't know why but I do.

 

 

 After - Drawer 1

 I separated and arranged items in 2 drawers

This mess divider tray came from Marshalls - $6.99



After - Drawer 2

These are individual mess wire trays, I believe I got from Bed, Bath and Beyond many years ago.  I repurposed and reused them.

Please check back in a day or two for my next project.  Once I complete all these little draws and the closets, I will be moving on to some larger projects that I have on my list. Stay tuned.  I can't wait to do my office but that is a major project that will take time and a whole like of planning.  It has to right and functional the first time around.  At least close to it. 

I hope you enjoyed this blog.  Please comment and share with your friends.  Please join my blog for received notice of future post.

As always, Have a wonderful blessed day.

1LOVE

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T-Shirt organization

If you are like me you have loads of T-shirts.  I had two dressers that had three drawers each full of T-Shirts and boxes in my walk-in closet full of T-Shirts.  I purged and got rid of some of them.  But I don't know about you but I find it had to get rid of my t-shirts.  They are so comfortable and I love wearing them.  I will wear a t-shirts every day if I could. I do try my best.  They are my go to top. 

So, with so many t-shirts, I needed to find a way to organize them and contain them in one location. I can't say this is my original ideal.  I did a lot of research on the internet and this is the best organizational ideal for t-shirts, I came across.   Although I am still in the process of organizing them.  But I wanted to show you how I am organizing my t-shirts.

Below are instruction for organizing your t-shirts.  You need to start by folding your t-shirt.

 

1) Lay flat

 2) Fold each side about a third of the way to the center

3) Fold the sleeves back towards the outside

 

4)  Fold the t-shirts in half, bring the bottom up to the top



5) Fold the t-shirt in half again

 

 6) Shirts will stacked standing with the collar down



 

7)  Group colors together and stack in drawer

 

8)  only space for two stacks w/opening in the middle

9) made a third stack in the middle of the two.

 

 

I can get twice as many t-shirts in one drawer and they are easy to see, instead of picking up each shirt to find the one I am looking for. 

 

I think I need to purge my t-shirts a little more.  I have so many I had to focus them in the draw.  They look to stuffed in the drawer. 

 

Hope you enjoyed this tutorial.  I will  start making videos soon.  What would you like to see organized?  Do you need suggestion/tips on something?  Leave me a comment.  Please let me know what you think of my organizing.  Do you have an organizing tip, you would like to share? I will be more than happy to hear them.

 

 



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Spring Cleaning

As we approach the end of February, March is just around the corner, bringing spring with it.  So it is time to start your spring cleaning.  My first suggestion to you is not to get overwhelmed with the thought of spring cleaning.  Here are a few tips and suggestions for spring cleaning.  Preparing for Spring Cleaning:

Prepare a spring cleaning checklist:

• Determine your priority
• Break down the list into small manageable sections
• Lump like items together (i.e. while you have the vacuum out to vacuum the carpets, change the attachment to clean the ceiling fan)

 The Kitchen

• Empty everything out the refrigerator and the freezer.
• Vacuum under the fridge, around the coils and behind the grill.
• Wash all the shelves and trays (TIP:  line the shelves with vinyl placemats, to catch spills in the future:
• Wipe down all of the seals around the doors (TIP:  inspect seal to make sure door is sealed tight, place a dollar bill in door when closing and if it stays, you have a tight seal, if it does not, time to replace the seal).
• Clean the inside of the microwave.  TIP: ~  To make the cleaning easier…Heat up a cup of water and a half of lemon for a couple of minutes to build up some steam first.
• Clean out the all catching junk draw(s).  If you are like me you have several junk draws in your kitchen.  Time to take that space back.
• Wash windows and window seals.
• Wipe down base boards and walls.

The Bedroom

• Clean out the closets.  Be realistic…if you have not worn it in a few years, you probably will not. Take everything out of the closet and thoroughly vacuum the far corners.
• Flip over and turn your mattress. Vacuum the mattress and spray with febreeze.  Move the bed frame out of the way and vacuum or dust under it.  
• Take the comforter or bedspread to the cleaners or wash if your machine is big enough.
• Throw out all those old or broken toys your kids have not played with in years.
• Get cedar blocks keep the moths away and things smelling fresh.
• Clean out the chest of draws.  Following the purging you did for the closets.
• Wash windows and window seals, clean ceiling fan and wipe down the walls and base boards.

The Bathroom

• Remove all items from draws and cabinets.  Discard any products that you will not use or just do not fit your need anymore.
• Discard old worn towels, wash cloths and hand/face towels (TIP:  These items can be used to clean your car).
• Deep scrub tub, sink and toilet. Making sure your wash the outside and around the bottom of the toilet.
• Wash window and mirror.
• Replace shower curtain and floor mates to update the bathroom a little.

The Rest

• Dust and wipe down all of the rest of the ceiling fans in house.
• Remove the screens down, hose them off outside and wipe them down with warm soap and water.
• Wash storm doors inside and out.
• Dust lampshades.
• Remove all of the cushions and pillows from your couch and chairs and vacuum this out.  You might even find some money!
• Clean your windows inside and out.
• Wipe down the tops of all door frames.
• Test all of your fire alarms and change the batteries if needed.
• Change the filters on your air conditioner.
• Get new entry mats at every entrance.
• Use a magic eraser to get scuff marks off of walls.

Reminders:

• Start at the top and work your way down.  Vacuum the dust that has settled from your marathon dusting session.
• Donate anything you do not want or cannot use.  (TIP:  If you are saving items for a yard sale, make sure you have your yard sale within 2 weeks of your cleaning). 
• If you come across items you have not seen in years or forgot you had…chances are you do not need it.

Clean home is a healthy house.  Once your house is clean, you can breathe easier, literally.

 

 

 

 

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About my blogs.

I will blog on past renovations, current and future projects.  Successful and failed attempts.  Products I've tried and feel was not worth the  money and those that was well worth every penny. I have learned that sometimes you just should spend a little more money to get the look and quality you want.

I have tried some many products to accomplish the same job.  Sometimes I did not do enough research and sometimes the perfect product comes out after you have tried other products that did not work for you.  I have learned when I want to do a project to do the research on available products/material then wait several months before purchasing the material to do my project.  It has never failed that once I purchase the material something new and sometimes better comes out. 

I have very good intentions.  Never the less, I also have a long list of project that I have started but did not complete.  So I am making a list of all my projects and by the end of the year all will be completed.  I will blog each and every one of them.  I will list them all in my next blog.  Stay tune and stay in touch.  Comments and questions are always welcome. 

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