.:Taylored:. ~ Sam Ed's Bookshelf Up-do!

A couple weekends ago I had the chance to spend time with my good friend Samantha Edwards.  She had a plain 'ole wooden bookshelf that she had to move downstairs in her simple, neutral colored living room.  All of the furniture in her living room is either black or white or tan, so she wanted this wooden bookshelf to blend in, rather than stand out.  It's funny how even a small bookshelf can throw off the balance in a room if the color doesn't blend well.  Samantha was having a hard time with this, so in a day's work, we set out to re-do this bookshelf into a simple weathered, white bookshelf.  The results were are so pleasing! Check it out:

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We had sweet Copper's approval I think! :) 

.:Tidy Tuesday:. Need a new room "up-do?"

Need a new "up-do" to a room or space in your home?  Not feeling so hot about your bedroom?  Know you need to re-organize that guest room closet but just don't know where to start? I'd love to help!

Services offered:


Consultation/Walk Through:. Meet and greet, visit of space, shares ideas [Free]


Sx3 (Simple small space) De-Clutter Session [$10/hr]
Involves taking out the “stuff” you just don’t need. Small spaces such as desk areas, shelving, small closets, bathroom cabinets, & kitchen cabinets.

Closet Makeover [$50]

The Re-do. Take everything out, color coding, de-clutter.  Purpose: so that early morning rush is a little more pleasant.

Closet Switcheroo [$12/hr]

In with the cold weather clothes, out with the summer clothes.  Involves taking that old pink wool sweater to Goodwill, too.

Space Staging [$15/hr]

Furniture re-arrange, simple accessory additions, simplifying of a space



Garage/Attic Re-Organization [$15/hr]

Heavy duty dumping. OR finding usable items you forgot you had!

Office Space Clean-up [$15/hr]
Workin’ on your workin’ space – filing papers, cleaning out old ones, making your space more aesthetically pleasing to work in



Unpacking/moving help [$15/hr]
‘Nuf said. For all seasons of life.

Furniture Up-do $[15/hr]

Givin’ grandma’s antique chest a new ‘do.



Whole Room Makeover/Update [$20/hr]

For those ready for a BIG change. From the walls & furniture tothe accessories. Budget friendly ideas only.

Referral Credit Offer [$20]

For each client you send my way, I will donate $20 worth of services…to YOU



Here’s how it works:
1) I will come in and evaluate your space, take pictures, and interview you on what you need. (First consultation free)


2) Secondly, I will come up with a draft plan of what I think needs to be done in the space.


3) I will then contact you and share my ideas with you. We’ll work together (with as much involvement as you’d like to have) to finalize ideas.


4) Finally, I will come over for a session to “take care of business.”


5) The End = You’ll be a happy, de-cluttered person, and life will perhaps be a little more simple


*All proceeds now through December are tax deductible and go towards mission/orphanage work in Hyderabad, India!!!*

.:Tidy Tuesday:. Pretty & Practical Storage for the Daily "Stuff"

Today was quite a Monday-like Tuesday! Glad it's such a short work week!  We are planning to head to IKEA in Charlotte with my mother-in-law on Saturday! I'm already making my (small) list of things I'd like.  I always have to refrain from spending my paycheck in that store - such good, practical items they have!


Here are some pretty and practical storage ideas for the clutter that often seems to take up extra space around us:

Trendy Towel/Washcloth "Rack" - stolen from the wine pantry.
  Nice way to display clean towels especially in guest rooms.

Sweet Magazine Storage - Stolen from the pantry.  

Cover old cereal boxes with contact paper/shelf liner OR scrapbook

paper to make a pretty magazine box.  I plan to keep my 

REAL SIMPLE favorite mags here.

Sheek Tissue Paper Storage - Much prettier
than sittin' on the back of the toilet, eh?



Easy-for-the-stashing baskets - For that everyday
mail, keys, etc...

Many times we don't have to go out and buy "new" storage items...

we might even just have it right under our own roof!