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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

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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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HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | October 8, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

Umbra’s Little Black Dress Jewelry Storage

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The concept behind the jewelry organizer designed by Matt Carr for Umbra is cute. You will not lack space to store your earrings, necklaces and bracelets with 39 clear vinyl pockets plus 24 hook and loop closures. Hang this double-sided canvas jewelry storage on a hook attached to the back of your closet door or on a [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | July 28, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

Oxo Makes It Easy to Organize your Kitchen Drawers

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It is not because you rent an apartment that you could not realize your dream of well-organized kitchen cabinets. You can reach that goal with versatile drawer organizers like the ones made by Oxo. Available in height of 4 and 5 inches, the expandable drawer dividers will separate your plastic ware lids from the bowls, keep [...]

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KIDS + BABY, KIDS products | July 28, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

Awesome Nursery Item Caddies and Toy Bins

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Any parent knows that you can avoid to keep close by a couple of bins filled with your baby or toddler toys. So, it’s best to look for great looking toy bins. Three friends who lived in New York and Toronto started 3 Sprouts in 2007. They produce cute, fun and practical toy bins and storage caddies [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | July 4, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

Ooboo Cat and Dog Haven

Cat toys, like kids toys, can invade your living room. This is why I like the handy cat storage on the roof of this stylish faux-leather cat and dog house. Since I have a baby, I put away the cat toys to limit the clutter. But I feel bad about it. The Pet Haven would [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | June 7, 2011 | by Heather Watterworth

Ribbon Storage Solutions from the Kitchen

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I never get tired of seeing kitchen tools re-purposed as creative storage solutions. These two counter-top clutter busters do just that without sacrificing any style. Spools of ribbon stay wrangled inside the straw dispenser, and they’re easy accessible when stacked on a paper towel roll holder. Best of all, both options offer plenty of colourful [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | June 2, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

New Recycled Canvas Baskets and Fabric Gift Bags by Chewing the Cud

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I have a thing for lovely canvas baskets. Awesome fabrics make all the difference. I like the new collection of recycled canvas baskets that Chewing the Cud launched a couple weeks ago at the National Stationery Show in New York City. The baskets are made of 100% recycled, unbleached canvas that are hand-printed with soy-based inks. Another [...]

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