Creative Spaces: Curtain Your Closets

(via Indie Pretty Projects)

This is a brilliant way to get creative in your living area if you are tight for space. Close off your work area with beautiful curtains, or if its perfectly placed and organized like the photos above, leave them open! ;) These colors are so fun and fresh as well!

Have some fantastic things lined up here on the blog this week for you including the first giveaway of 2011 (you are going to swoon),  and the start of the Tips for Small Business series!  

Hope each of you had a lovely weekend! We are blessed to have a new niece and nephew within days of eachother! And wow are they scrumptious! Getting me so excited for my own little one!

Taking DIY to a whole new level: Ana-White

(1- Rolling Cubbies, 2- Studio Table, 3- Cubbie Shelves)

Another resolution I have this year is to build some organizational pieces for my home. I love fixing up old furniture, and did not set aside much time to it last year. I think we all would love to have a Pottery Barn home, but its not a reality for most people. However, who says we can't do the look for less? That's why I went crazy when my friend Katie introduced me to ana-white.com. I know where have I been? These are a few pieces I that are in my inspiration folder. Looking forward to sharing more fun DIY projects in 2011!

Handmade Holiday Gift Guide: Happy Home

1. Holiday Yarn Wreath - Lovely Nest   2. Dauville Gold Brushed Bowls - One Sydney Road 

3. Burlap Wine Bags - South House Boutique   4. Royal Purple Wallflowers - Lilac Saloon

5. Wall Key Hanger and Vase - Old NewAgain   6. Holly Berry Soy Candle - Candles By Nature

7. Modern Bird Dessert Pedestal - Burlap + Blue 8. Charcoal Grey Ruffle Pillow Cover - Hettle Creative

Hard to choose from so many beautiful home decor pieces. These are all affordable, unique, and handmade! So visit these lovely artists and check out their other goodies!

*I have the Holly Berry Soy Candle...it is DIVINE! It smells amazing!

Shop feature: One Sydney Road

I was thrilled to hear that Piper from the blog, One Sydney Road, had now opened an online boutique. It pretty much will steal your heart! Have a look for yourself!

DIY: Home Decor Letters

Its been a crazy week! My sister hosted a  "Headbands and Happy Hour" event for IHOD which was so much fun! Can't wait to share the details. For now, I wanted to pass along this DIY. Read the full post at Joy Ever After. She has so many creative ideas!

If you have a DIY you would like to be featured, send me an email!

Thursday DIY: Happy Clothespins!

My refrigerator is a space I use for organization and inspiration. This is a super easy project that you can use many different ways. I call them "Happy Clothespins" because I used the bright and fun Happy Tape. You can also use colored masking tape found in craft stores.

What You Need:

Clothespins

Happy Tape or Colored Masking Tape

Magnet Strips (optional)

Its as easy as it looks-cover the clothespin from top to bottom in tape. Cut a sticky back magnet roll into small strips and attach to the back in two places. Stick these on your dryer or fridge! I also used clothespins to hang pictures on ribbon in my son's room. Have fun!

             

Monday Inspiration: For the Home

One of the places I love to find inspiration for my home is PotteryBarn . Since we are renting until we decide if we want to buy a house here, these are a few things I want to do to freshen up my home and hold me off for spring:) I usually will go to HomeGoods, Target, or Auctions to find similar items. I love having a DIY Challenge too:)

Where do you go for Space Inspiration? Hope you had a fabulous weekend!