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I’ve tripped over one too many shoes and haphazardly dropped bookbags in my day. Too many.
I’ve mentioned before that I’ve taken the stance of making the functional needs of my home pretty, so I decided to create a kid command center in Addison’s room in an attempt to corral ALL of her things into her space. My son’s room is up next.
Ever since I took Addi’s name hook down to make room for her vintage desk her drop the book bag wherever I feel game was extra strong. After nearly face planting the foyer floor after getting my foot hooked in her book bag strap the need to get her used to hanging her book bag on it’s “home” again got real.
I found a cushioned board at Hobby Lobby on clearance right after Christmas and wasn’t quite sure what I was going to do with it. It sat for a few weeks and then it hit me that I would create a little command center for her.
It finally dawned on me that this blank area would be the perfect place to set up a command center for her book bag and a place for me to hang her artwork and other pertinent school paperwork thus keeping it out of my kitchen!
I set about hanging the cushioned board on the wall. Not sure if that is the proper term but it is like a giant pin cushion. If you have a more accurate description please share.
When hanging things I take a piece of painters tape and place it over the hooks and put a hole where the hooks are to denote where to put the nails when I go to hang it on the wall. I then make sure the tape is level prior to hanging
Now she has a place to hang her book bag again. My goal for the “cushioned board” is to order photos I’ve taken of her on Instagram and place them there with gold thumbtacks along with her artwork. I’ll be back with that update. Until then she’s decided to post up her vision board.
Do you have a dedicated space for your child {ren} to dump their things? If not, get them one, it makes a difference one non face plant at a time.
Trust. Me.
When your hair has been laid and slayed with half a jar of Eco-Styler gel by a hair combing little girl while you were sleeping, a hat becomes your best friend until you find the time to wash your hair.
This is a true story by the way.
Was never happier about picking up this hat from Target Dollar Spot than yesterday when I had to hide the dried gel crunchiness that is my hair.
With a day full of errands and a meeting I really and truly needed to be more comfy and warm than anything.
Don’t ask about the closet renovation.
Just don’t. Not right now, while I’m still digging clothes out of boxes.
Thanks.
So here I am in all of my hipster mom glory
…and when your photographer son says he wants to try out an action shot
you get on the trampoline and jump.
Jacket: Wilson’s Leather (similar) | Shirt: J. Jill (thrifted) | Jeans: Express (thrifted) | Shoes: Tory Burch | Purse: My Mama’s | Hat: Target | Necklace: Thrifted | Sunnies: Dolce & Gabbana
How did he do?!
What’s your favorite comfortable and go to style?
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Coffee please.
Every. Morning.
I have not always been a coffee drinker but the magic of ground coffee beans mixed with hot water, sugar and creamer no longer eludes me. I am it’s biggest fan.
“but first coffee” printable found here
As with anything, my coffee space was a mess. The cabinet that houses my mugs is still a mess. I have figured one of the keys to creating a beautiful home is coming up with organized and aesthetically pleasing ways to solve your most pressing issues.
Cause you know fumbling for coffee essentials in the morning is not what I am about…anymore.
This year I’ll be working with Starbucks and I wanted to make sure my space was equipped to neatly store all of the the coffee goodies they will be sending me to try out and share with you and my house guests.
This drawer is just one in a row of four that sits under where the coffee maker is housed. I picked up the clear boxes from Dollar Tree and a total of five fit in the drawer. The ones in the back hold tea bags and hot chocolate. The ones on the side hold k-cups, creamer and stirring straws.
My coffee maker takes ground coffee as well so I made sure to leave space for coffee bags because you know K-cups aren’t always in the budget! (That said, I did find some reasonably priced k cup coffee makers that looked pretty good on a review site I found!)
I also created a space for my drinks on the go that I absolutely love. My favorite is the Starbucks VIA Instant Peppermint Mocha and my fancy Starbucks hot cocoa when I need a quick late afternoon boost of energy. While I am enjoying the Starbucks Holiday Blend, the VIA instant drink is everything, it really has the taste of grabbing a mocha in the store by just adding the mix to hot water. In the summer I’ll switch these on the go drink options out with something more seasonal. I’m still working through my holiday stash since I’m the only coffee drinker in the house.
Yes, I actually use that coffee and scoop it out with that mini Starbucks cup on mornings where I’m not in a complete rush and choose to make fresh coffee instead. I’m sure the espresso shot cup wasn’t made for scooping coffee but it works for me.
Getting your house organized starts with one little space at a time. I’m happy I took out the time to get my kitchen coffee station in order. It’s functional and makes sense for my habit and because I am smitten with how neat it looks I am more than certain it will stay this way.
I’ll be back once I get the cabinet together that stores my mug collection.
Do you have a coffee station? Does it make your life easier?