Paper Lanterns - Show and Tell Friday

 

Welcome to Show and Tell Friday!  This week I'm sharing my paper lanterns I have hanging on my apartment patio.  I don't have any lights out there and it gets really dark in the evening so I had to come up with a way to light it up without any electricity.  These have battery operated lights that you can turn on with a remote control.  The lights have different setting but I like the slow

Clever Ways to Add Storage to a Tiny Space

The key to living in a small home without going insane, is to find clever ways to organize and add more storage. Here are a few great ideas ways to get you inspired.








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Adding a bookcase divider is a great way to define an area as well as add more storage. I especially like the idea of using an open book shelf and adding curtains to one side like the photo above.








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Painted Pianos

 I've been playing with the idea of painting my old piano.

It is SO tempting when I see bright & fresh pianos like these...

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This is my piano now... 

I do love how it's old and full of character.

 I'm getting ready to paint my living room the same color as my GREAT ROOM in the picture below...

I'm thinking a painted piano would really brighten up the space.  

When I asked my family their opinion they all screamed, "NO! You'll ruin it!"

What do you think?  

Would I ruin it? 

 OR 

Would it look beautiful?

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7 Unbelievably Brilliant Clutter Busters

Check out these amazing storage solution ideas.






Photo source left to right: Unknown, Unknown, A Bowl Full of Lemons.






I think every home needs at least one of these over-the-door shoe organizers. They are so versatile and many of them can be cut down to fit smaller doors. They can be used in the pantry to store spices, drink mixes, snacks, baby bottles and sippy cups. Place one

Listerine's New Funky Design

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Listerine for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Listerine has finally caught on to the chevron craze and I couldn't be more excited! I love the funky new design that can add charisma and spunk to any bathroom! The bright colors and fun pattern create a decorative feel - a fresh idea to add simplicity to your morning and night-time

8 Genius Fridge Hacks

Keep your fridge in order with these simple hacks.







Use baskets to organize and group similar items together. {via} Find these same baskets here.





Use a lazy Susan to organize condiments. {via}  Buy a double-stacked lazy susan here.





To keep your kids from using a dozen cups a day, glue magnets to the back and store them on the fridge. This way they always know where

Show and Tell Friday!

 

Welcome to Show and Tell Friday!  It's been another busy week...even more so than usual! I'm still in training to become a CASA (Court Appointed Child Advocate) and I have classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. In addition to that, this week I also had to sit in on a few hearings at court as part of the training and then we have an all-day training session this Saturday...in addition to