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HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | February 15, 2012 | by Heather Watterworth

New Uses for Old Things: Vintage Suitcases

Easy spot to at second-hand stores and garage sales, vintage suiteases come with built-in charm (and, usually, a not-so-pleasant smell). Battered corners and silky linings tell tales of the suitcase’s travelled past, and you can instantly imagine the trips taken and memories made by previous owners. It’s just as easy to imagine taking one of [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | January 18, 2012 | by Heather Watterworth

New Uses for Old Things: Shutter Makeovers

Next time you pass by a stray shutter on the curb, at a garage sale or at an antique market, stop and consider giving it a new lease on life. Sure, they function perfectly well inside or outside of windows, but with a little creativity that shutter can also add functionality and organization in the [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | January 13, 2012 | by Heather Watterworth

Ribbon Holder: A DIY Project and Storage Tips

We’re always on the hunt for clever craft supply storage options. This simple DIY shared by Paula Biggs of Frog Prince Paperie on the Craft magazine blog points to one common culprit standing in the way of pretty, organized collection of ribbon: most ribbon organizers use a dowel or rod to keep spools in place. [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | January 10, 2012 | by Heather Watterworth

Get Organized: Jewelry Organizing Ideas and DIYs

It’s funny how spending more time inside during winter months can fill you with the urge to purge, clean and organize. Of course, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by a growing list of projects and to-dos, and even easier to sweep that list under the rug (that so badly needs airing out). Starting small is [...]

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October 8, 2011 | by Kim