Here are a few photos to inspire me to make organizing a priority again as I shelve the books and calculator for a few months. Courtesy of Caroline at Organized Simplicity's Pinterest boards!
Showing posts with label Inspiration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Inspiration. Show all posts
Feeling Inspired
I'm feeling inspired to blog a bit tonight (and it's not just because I've been away so long)! I keep assuring myself that I will have more time for this self-described 'creative outlet' once I finish up my test, and you know what? I'm getting closer :).
Here are a few photos to inspire me to make organizing a priority again as I shelve the books and calculator for a few months. Courtesy of Caroline at Organized Simplicity's Pinterest boards!
Here are a few photos to inspire me to make organizing a priority again as I shelve the books and calculator for a few months. Courtesy of Caroline at Organized Simplicity's Pinterest boards!
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Do you ever feel like you're most organized when you are the busiest? I know I do. I just had a super productive night, and it's been a suuuuuper busy week so far. But somehow, the packed schedule is more energizing than draining. When your free time is limited, you do everything you can to maximize it. So not only do you move seamlessly from one task to the next, you inadvertently free up more time for other tasks later. What a wonderfully vicious cycle!
Going Pro
Last night, the new season of The Bachelor aired on ABC. I only jumped onto the Bachelor bandwagon recently, but I couldn't help but notice "AshLee F.", a personal organizer from Houston, TX.....
A Bit of Sparkle
It's the last weekend before the New Year and we're expecting a snow storm in NYC today. By tomorrow, the city will have a glitter of it's own. I couldn't be happier. Got the crock pot humming with a delish Santa Fe Chicken recipe, and making the most of my last few days of the holiday vacation by freshening up the apartment before New Year's Eve.
And, what's NYE without a little glitter? If you really want to do it right, you have to add some sparkle. Some might say that glitter is cheesy, but I think it's just got a bad rep (you would too if hung out with Ke$ha that much). Glitter makes a statement on special occasions, but can just as easily add a touch of glamor to the everyday. Some of my favorite uses of glitter, after the jump.
Gobble Gobble!
I love Thanksgiving for so many reasons. I love that it's the kickoff to the holiday season, and that all the excitement and anticipation leading up to Christmas starts now. I especially love that it brings your family together to celebrate nothing but food and each other's company. And of course I love the leftovers! Our family always celebrates at my parent's house, so I really look forward to coming home and helping with all the preparation. Once the whole family gets here, it's a loud, food-filled day from start to finish.
I'll be confined to the couch today, doing some internet shopping (definitely not crazy enough to brave the Black Friday crowds) so I thought I'd leave you with some great Thanksgiving table settings- because it's not too early to start thinking about next Thanksgiving, right?
Pin Board DIY
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As much as I love Pinterest, sometimes I get a hankering to do some pinning the old fashioned way. The blank wall above my vanity has been begging to be put to use as a space to hang photos, inspiration, and mementos. I was surprised how pricey a decent looking pin board can be, and I really didn't want to spend close to $90 for something 'brand name'. I also didn't want to settle for one of those boring old brown ones.
I think we know where this is going...DIY Project! For less than half the cost of the pottery barn version I'd been drooling over, I put together my own custom-made linen pin board. The project was super easy and you can find nearly all the supplies at your local hardware store. My only 'splurge' here was for fabric, but it was still a great deal. Baranzelli Fabric, just a few blocks from my apartment, was cleaning house in preparation for their relocation to Tribeca. They were looking to clear out as much inventory as possible, so there were tons of good quality fabrics and prints to choose from. I went in thinking I'd go with something solid, but ended up falling in love with a great graphic pattern instead. I was able to score almost five yards of it for 30% off the price of one! Alright, so I've got a lot left over... maybe some custom throw pillows are in the works? The fabric was definitely worth the price, because the board looks great!
Follow these {easy} step by step instructions to make one of your own....
OKL
I am loving the new ad campaign for One Kings Lane, 'Design is Never Done'.
One of their new television ads stopped me in my tracks the other day for a couple of reasons: First, I love OKL and their products. Their daily emails never fail to sidetrack my workday productivity. Second, how often you see TV ads for e-commerce sites? Chalk this one up to OKL's unbelievable success in the online retail world. They racked up $100 million in sales in 2011, and are on track to double this figure in 2012. Besides raking in tons of revenue, the company has hired several key executives to steer them through this huge expansion phase. They've even added a Careers page to their website to actively recruit new talent. I'm almost tempted to apply- who wouldn't want in on this?
Check out the whole campaign here. Make sure especially to scroll down to 'The Life of a Room.' Drag the slide bar across the timeline to see how a room evolves over time to meet our changing tastes and needs. I love it! It's really inspired me to start making some changes of my own. Now that we've been in our apartment for a year, my roommate and I have decided its time to make a few upgrades to our place. First up, a new console table for underneath our mounted TV and an actual dining table (we've been using a flimsy bar table & chairs set left by the previous renters). In all the excitement, I created a Pinterest board to keep track of our wish list. Check in from time to time to see what we're craving next!
xo,
AD
One of their new television ads stopped me in my tracks the other day for a couple of reasons: First, I love OKL and their products. Their daily emails never fail to sidetrack my workday productivity. Second, how often you see TV ads for e-commerce sites? Chalk this one up to OKL's unbelievable success in the online retail world. They racked up $100 million in sales in 2011, and are on track to double this figure in 2012. Besides raking in tons of revenue, the company has hired several key executives to steer them through this huge expansion phase. They've even added a Careers page to their website to actively recruit new talent. I'm almost tempted to apply- who wouldn't want in on this?
Check out the whole campaign here. Make sure especially to scroll down to 'The Life of a Room.' Drag the slide bar across the timeline to see how a room evolves over time to meet our changing tastes and needs. I love it! It's really inspired me to start making some changes of my own. Now that we've been in our apartment for a year, my roommate and I have decided its time to make a few upgrades to our place. First up, a new console table for underneath our mounted TV and an actual dining table (we've been using a flimsy bar table & chairs set left by the previous renters). In all the excitement, I created a Pinterest board to keep track of our wish list. Check in from time to time to see what we're craving next!
xo,
AD
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