tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92135738340161254942024-03-18T20:33:37.456-07:00Creating Girl(s)Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14613238003923961289noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213573834016125494.post-6804837164686477642011-03-20T18:14:00.000-07:002011-03-20T18:14:41.991-07:00schubLaden<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TSfRLSJqytI/AAAAAAAAAHM/kbVJLcdm5BA/s1600/schubLaden%2Blow%2Bdresser.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559642256793324242" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TSfRLSJqytI/AAAAAAAAAHM/kbVJLcdm5BA/s320/schubLaden%2Blow%2Bdresser.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 211px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
My design dream is to own something, anything, made by <a href="http://www.schubladen.de/">schubLaden</a>. Their pieces are amazing - they use vintage drawers in new furniture, giving simple pieces of furniture like dressers and TV stands so much personality.<br />
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Thanks to <a href="http://decoratingaddict.blogspot.com/2011/01/winter-upcycled-wreath-in-7-steps.html">Decorating Addict</a> for this gem!</td></tr>
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</tbody></table>Two people were never meant to share one closet. It`s hard enough making sure that my jeans aren`t taking up too much space, my sweaters are folded where they can keep their shape & avoid getting snagged on the inside of a drawer, and none of my dresses are dragging on the floor of the closet. But adding my husband`s pile of hoodies, winter work clothes, and a million pair of socks is a near impossible feat. None of our dresser drawers close all the way, there are clothes on the closet floor, and my bedroom door doesn`t open all of the way because there are so many hoodies piled on a hanger on the back of the door.<br />
My dream is to have someone come in and organize our clothes storage - a whole system for the closet and dresser to make sure that we can find everything we need and everything stays in the best shape possible. My budget just laughs in my face whenever I start dreaming, though. And my husband doesn`t think that he should have to start keeping his clothes in the basement, either, though the idea sounds good to me.Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14613238003923961289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213573834016125494.post-63930236538830569052011-01-19T13:39:00.000-08:002011-01-19T13:52:24.337-08:00Warmth in a pot<div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">It's winter and comfort foods are what it's all about right now. There is a soup that is my fave from Olive Garden, and I've stumbled across <a href="http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/524/Olive_Garden_Zuppa_Toscana35490.shtml">this version</a> of it at CD Kitchen. It's so good and hearty. I introduced my mom to it as well and now she will say "if you're making that soup again..." So - today I made the soup and called Mom. "You make the biscuits, I'll bring the soup - see you for dinner."</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="bold red">Ingredients:</span><br />
12 small spicy sausage links<br />
2 medium potatoes, cut in half lengthwise, and then cut into 1/4" slices<br />
3/4 cup onions, diced<br />
6 slices bacon<br />
1 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic<br />
2 cups kale leaves, cut in half, then sliced<br />
2 tablespoons chicken base<br />
1 quart water<br />
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream (or condensed milk for lower fat version)</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="bold red">Directions:</span></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Place sausage links onto a sheet pan and bake for 25 minutes, or until done; cut in half length-wise, then cut at an angle into 1/2 inch slices. <br />
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Place onions and bacon in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat until onions are almost clear. Remove bacon and crumble. Add garlic to the onions and cook an additional 1-minute. Add chicken base, water, and potatoes, simmer 15 minutes. Add crumbled bacon, sausage, kale and cream. Simmer 4 minutes and serve. </span><br />
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I've had these items in my bedroom for the past few years - lovely, beachy, soothing. It has served me well, but now it's time for a change.<br />
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Jamie and I went shopping and found a new duvet cover for me from the new S&C Collection called Plumeria. It contains lovely shades of gray, cream, beige and steel blue. The plan is to put some vintage or shabby chic touches in there.<br />
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I have a few old books my father gave me over the years, including one printed in 1898. I also have my grandmother's autograph given to her by a teacher in 1914. The autograph book is kind of falling apart so I'm thinking of taking some of those pages and framing them. I also have an old window frame from a one-room school house that was on my aunt and uncle's farm. I'll have to figure out how best to show it off.<br />
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And now for some inspiration:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The floral is a bit much but love the yarn tub idea!</td></tr>
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<i>Margaret Thatcher </i>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02433070403606063889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213573834016125494.post-21638708894472749072011-01-05T10:32:00.000-08:002011-01-05T10:32:34.856-08:00New colours for 2011Farrow and Ball has created nine new colours for 2011 as shown on <a href="http://www.styleathome.com/decorating-and-design/colour/2011-farrow-and-ball-paint-colours/a/33634">Style at Home</a>. I love their neutrals in the grey and purple shades. Here are my faves. There is also a much lighter version of the "<b style="font-weight: normal;">Brassica</b> No. 271" that would lend well to the vintage look when paired with black. It also reminds me slightly of my bedroom when I was 16. Please forgive me for this, but I WAS 16 as I said - black, purple and silver foil geometric wallpaper, grey mix curly faux fur bedspread, black fishnet tacked to the ceiling, and finally, black lacy curtains. I was a child of the 70s, what can I say?<br />
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I'm Heather - the mother part of the duo. I have a townhouse with a decent size master and two itty bitty bedrooms. One is just big enough for a double bed and a nightstand for guests (most importantly, my son when he's home on leave). The other is my Creative Zone.<br />
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What appeals to me right now... re-purposing anything, all things vintage mixed with modern, and cultivating my dragonfly collection. I try to keep it to touches in each room as opposed to becoming the crazy dragonfly lady with no room for anything but!<br />
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Jamie, the daughter part of the duo, is stay-at-home Mom, mother to the cutest little guy ever born (I may be a tad biased!?!). Jamie and her family live in a rented townhouse, so that adds some decor challenges when you can't choose paint colours and any decorating has to be non-permanent and movable. <br />
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Jamie is into organizing, organizing and organizing. Her focus now is on combining masculine and feminine elements to keep her and hubby both happy. Also on the list is how to have a baby without sacrificing style, when jolly jumpers, playpens and highchairs have to be integrated into the decor!<br />
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As soon as there isn't water on them the skin gets so tight and uncomfortable. It's like I get razorburn no matter how good of a shave I get. I swear I've tried a million lotions but haven't found the perfect one yet. Suggestions?Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14613238003923961289noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213573834016125494.post-39119285722715369432010-09-05T18:31:00.000-07:002010-09-05T18:44:59.218-07:00Master bedroom...The master bedroom is our next big project around here. BUT it might stay crappy for a while, unfortunately. We are hoping to move in early 2011. So the big debate is should we bother redoing our master in this house if we're just going to get a new master bedroom in 6 months. PLUS that money could be put into our savings to help us move sooner. So for now the master is staying untouched - but hopefully I'll at least get it organized in the next little while. Until a master bedroom overhaul is on the horizon, though, I'll post some inspiration that's got me planning my future clothing storage already.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TIRHBQvTRlI/AAAAAAAAAG0/quLHrbzuqcU/s1600/white_dressing_area.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TIRHBQvTRlI/AAAAAAAAAG0/quLHrbzuqcU/s320/white_dressing_area.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513609930807133778" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TIRG8l3eA5I/AAAAAAAAAGs/9KYsbsM6DpE/s1600/wardrobe_001.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TIRG8l3eA5I/AAAAAAAAAGs/9KYsbsM6DpE/s320/wardrobe_001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513609850579190674" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TIRGt-nKCMI/AAAAAAAAAGk/exkUWB2q8Go/s1600/525479.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TIRGt-nKCMI/AAAAAAAAAGk/exkUWB2q8Go/s320/525479.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513609599523621058" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TIRGc_YVG6I/AAAAAAAAAGc/ospPoD-Hctk/s1600/PF0408212t_1_v.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TIRGc_YVG6I/AAAAAAAAAGc/ospPoD-Hctk/s320/PF0408212t_1_v.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513609307672091554" border="0" /></a>Images from livingetc.com &myhomeideas.com<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TIRGQa12BLI/AAAAAAAAAGU/5dXBXTgcUtg/s1600/61239-coastal-comfort-r-x.jpg"><br /></a>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14613238003923961289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213573834016125494.post-2565988046197721592010-08-16T16:05:00.000-07:002010-08-16T16:08:28.479-07:00Awesome alphabet print<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TGnEmEbnwKI/AAAAAAAAAGM/yJ3nYph_EMA/s1600/ap_anchart_2.jpg"></a>I adore this alphabet print by Anna Bond - it's available at Rifle Paper Co. and SO cute. It would look great in the little man's bedroom.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TGnEmEbnwKI/AAAAAAAAAGM/yJ3nYph_EMA/s1600/ap_anchart_2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TGnEmEbnwKI/AAAAAAAAAGM/yJ3nYph_EMA/s320/ap_anchart_2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506148177740808354" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TGnEhrdcEqI/AAAAAAAAAGE/i76PHfussvI/s1600/ap_anchart_1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TGnEhrdcEqI/AAAAAAAAAGE/i76PHfussvI/s320/ap_anchart_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506148102318068386" border="0" /></a><br />Pics from the <a href="http://www.riflepaperco.com">Rifle Paper Company</a>.<br /></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14613238003923961289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213573834016125494.post-76827274694046811432010-08-16T15:43:00.000-07:002010-08-16T15:54:30.110-07:00We love cloth diapersCloth diapers are one of the biggest money savers when it comes to all the expenses a new baby brings. Over the course of a year they can save literally hundreds of dollars (instead of disposable diapers) and they're so much cuter! What really surprised me was how easy they are - I do one extra load of laundry every 2-3 days. Which really isn't a big deal considering the amount of laundry my son & husband create on a daily basis anyways. Plus the start-up cost for me was super low. I didn't spend more than $200 and I've got a good stock of diapers - 24 diapers lasts us 2 or 3 days between washings and they will fit the little man up to about 36 lbs.<br /><br />Our favourite diapers are the One Size Heavy Duty AIO Diapers from <a href="http://www.theluvyourbaby.com/8-36lbsHeavyDuty621.htm">LuvYourBaby </a>Products. They've got snaps to adjust them as he gets taller and the waist is velcro so they're 100% customizable. The colours are great, too - all of our diapers are all boy.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TGnAXYVF-UI/AAAAAAAAAF0/Ybv1v6qjGdk/s1600/diapers+theluvyourbaby.c+om.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TGnAXYVF-UI/AAAAAAAAAF0/Ybv1v6qjGdk/s320/diapers+theluvyourbaby.c+om.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506143527337589058" border="0" /></a>Picture from <a href="http://www.theluvyourbaby.com/">theluvyourbaby.com</a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The biggest adjustment for us has been the lack of Penaten - I LOVE that stuff, it keeps the little man's bum in great shape. But it's only safe with disposable diapers - it just goops on to cloth and is almost impossible to wash out. But Dimpleskin's Bum Bum Balm is a lifesaver. It is totally safe with our cloth diapers and keep the little man happy, which is especially important now that he is sleeping through the night & has the same diaper on for 5 or 6 hours at a time.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TGnBZewqRVI/AAAAAAAAAF8/yvBrn7ruu9Q/s1600/bumbumbalm+well.ca.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 220px; height: 206px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TGnBZewqRVI/AAAAAAAAAF8/yvBrn7ruu9Q/s320/bumbumbalm+well.ca.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506144662935192914" border="0" /></a><br />Picture from <a href="http://www.well.ca">well.ca</a> (which is where we buy it - one of my favourite online shops, plus free shipping in Canada)<br /></div><br /></div></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14613238003923961289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213573834016125494.post-82404420123825972162010-08-11T15:36:00.000-07:002010-08-13T16:05:58.383-07:00Wishing for cold weather..As fall collections are starting to fill up the stores I'm finding myself hoping for overcast, rainy days like today instead of hot, sunny ones. One reason is how obscenely hot our little old house gets in the summertime & what a grumpy baby my little guy is when he's too warm. But the other reason is more superficial - I'm fair and I still have 10 lbs of baby weight to get rid of. I look much better in sweaters & boots than I do in a bikini.<br />Altamira (modelsoffduty.com) has been feeding my obsession with colder weather - their archives are full of drool-worthy fall & winter outfits that I'm eager to put my own spin on.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TGXKZdLGGLI/AAAAAAAAAFs/dciJOJjF4kE/s1600/3109112684_83f74449c7_b.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 375px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TGXKZdLGGLI/AAAAAAAAAFs/dciJOJjF4kE/s320/3109112684_83f74449c7_b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505028658207004850" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TGXKMfXJvjI/AAAAAAAAAFk/Y560iplkymk/s1600/4466437646_46d30f0fa1_b.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 372px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TGXKMfXJvjI/AAAAAAAAAFk/Y560iplkymk/s320/4466437646_46d30f0fa1_b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505028435456146994" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TGXKG15iqlI/AAAAAAAAAFc/FB2BezyavVI/s1600/4453771632_de33c4ca66_b.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 373px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TGXKG15iqlI/AAAAAAAAAFc/FB2BezyavVI/s320/4453771632_de33c4ca66_b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505028338426751570" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TGXJ5SDmSAI/AAAAAAAAAFU/qFrJQP9nT0U/s1600/4382240451_3dc47f5c1f_b.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 373px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TGXJ5SDmSAI/AAAAAAAAAFU/qFrJQP9nT0U/s320/4382240451_3dc47f5c1f_b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505028105466955778" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TGXJxvoEHcI/AAAAAAAAAFM/YNPXfybz8U8/s1600/4310466050_53708d5d9e_b.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 373px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TGXJxvoEHcI/AAAAAAAAAFM/YNPXfybz8U8/s320/4310466050_53708d5d9e_b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505027975965580738" border="0" /></a>Pictures from <a href="www.altamiranyc.blogspot.com">Altamira</a><br /></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14613238003923961289noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213573834016125494.post-84296997659666849442010-08-02T18:38:00.001-07:002010-08-03T14:04:48.592-07:00Creating my own workspaceRight now my workspace is a broken laptop propped up on my coffee table. I really need to find a place in my house that is just MINE. Little guy has a nursery, hubs has a basement "man zone" and I've got... well, the whole house, I guess. But none of the house is really a creative zone for me right now. I've got a miniature kitchen, a family room full of dog toys and baby stuff, and a master bedroom that is the worst utilization of space I can imagine. It really is awful. And it might just need a makeover before I can even find a workspace - it could even be the home of my own little workspace if I can get it organized and find some realistic clothes storage.<br />Until I start planning that, though, workspace porn!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TFiEWIf6DYI/AAAAAAAAAFE/jSIHCrzZTkw/s1600/Bold+home+office.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TFiEWIf6DYI/AAAAAAAAAFE/jSIHCrzZTkw/s320/Bold+home+office.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501292460606360962" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TFh-k2hk2iI/AAAAAAAAAE8/zhf3TWbPOR4/s1600/Restful-home-office.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TFh-k2hk2iI/AAAAAAAAAE8/zhf3TWbPOR4/s320/Restful-home-office.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501286116409793058" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TFd0tHDUhhI/AAAAAAAAAE0/zyw6T_OLe1A/s1600/Screen-shot-2010-07-26-at-11.16.21-PM.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 314px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TFd0tHDUhhI/AAAAAAAAAE0/zyw6T_OLe1A/s320/Screen-shot-2010-07-26-at-11.16.21-PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500993788192261650" border="0" /></a><br />via <a href="http://www.livingetc.com/">Living Etc.</a><br /></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14613238003923961289noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213573834016125494.post-20319662955060213312010-08-02T17:48:00.001-07:002010-08-02T18:25:29.902-07:00Getting Organized<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TFdngj4PRiI/AAAAAAAAAEk/AKBKdJ5fBYo/s1600/etsy+doublebooked+1.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 253px; height: 337px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MHZyz-yFhHc/TFdngj4PRiI/AAAAAAAAAEk/AKBKdJ5fBYo/s320/etsy+doublebooked+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500979278940948002" border="0" /></a>One of my goals right now is to get my life organized. I've made a ton of progress as far as keeping our house more organized since our little guy was born. It makes life about a million times easier knowing where everything is when you've only got 5 minutes to yourself to actually get things done. I still suck at keeping our schedule organized, though. The calendar in my phone is too tiny, Google calendar is perfect except I don't always have a chance to get on the computer, and my wall calendar can only hold so much information. So I ordered this planner from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/doublebooked?ref=seller_info">Doublebooked </a>on Etsy.<br />So far I'm <span style="font-weight: bold;">thrilled </span>with it. The layout is perfect for me - I can see the whole week at once which makes syncing it up with my google calendar and wall calendar quick & easy. It's also got a mini to do list for each day (probably my favourite feature) and has pockets throughout for the random paperwork I usually lose.<br /><div style="text-align: left;">But the best, best, BEST part of it? It's adorable! All of the books in the shop are made from old childrens' books. They're adorable and I smile every time I use mine.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Picture from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/doublebooked?ref=seller_info">doublebooked </a>on Etsy</span><br /></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14613238003923961289noreply@blogger.com0