Delightful Order :: Delightfully Inspiring Thursday party - 18
House of Hepworths :: Hookin Up with HoH #55
6.30.2011
My Notebook :: 06.30.11
Delightful Order :: Delightfully Inspiring Thursday party - 18
House of Hepworths :: Hookin Up with HoH #55
6.28.2011
My Notebook :: 06.28.11
A bowl full of lemons :: One project at a time... Tuesday Link Party. (Any book suggestions?)
iHeart Organizing :: Hmmm... that's Pinteresting!
6.27.2011
Project 5: Upgrading Living Room Furniture
With some of our wedding money, we decided to make some much needed furniture upgrades in the living room.
To see what the living room looked like previously, click here.
New TV stand (from Smith's Marketplace) and media towers (from IKEA) for the BluRays and video games. Unfortunately IKEA didn't have a color to match the rest of our furniture in these towers, so we just went with white.
I love the keys and stack of books...I just had to show you again. =]
And there's our circus pup that just had to have a picture too.
I bought these itso fabric bins to hold video game accessories from Target. They come in a variety of colors and sizes.
All of our DVDs are in DVD books. The top one holds TV seasons, the middle one holds all adult movies (not X-rated...ha ha), and the bottom one holds kids movies.
We got this office shelf/filing drawer combo from Target. It's made by Room Essentials, but it's not available on their website for me to link to. I've been wanting a lateral filing cabinet for a while now, but they're so expensive. When I found this at Target, I decided it was perfect because I really only need one filing drawer (that I don't even fill right now).
My mom got me this HP Digital Picture Frame
for a bridal shower gift. It's 10.4" -- I had no clue they made them that big. I don't have it on because I didn't have a memory card for it (it has internal memory, but I want to load it with tons of pictures)...until today. My 16 GB memory card just came in the mail, so I'll let ya know how it works.
And I just wanted to show you...this is a mug that I bought from The Foundary a few weeks ago. I don't really have room for it in my cupboard because I brought all of my dishes and what-not from PA...and I bought it before I knew I was going to do that. So for now it's holding some flowers. =]
To see what the living room looked like previously, click here.
New TV stand (from Smith's Marketplace) and media towers (from IKEA) for the BluRays and video games. Unfortunately IKEA didn't have a color to match the rest of our furniture in these towers, so we just went with white.
I love the keys and stack of books...I just had to show you again. =]
And there's our circus pup that just had to have a picture too.
I bought these itso fabric bins to hold video game accessories from Target. They come in a variety of colors and sizes.
All of our DVDs are in DVD books. The top one holds TV seasons, the middle one holds all adult movies (not X-rated...ha ha), and the bottom one holds kids movies.
We got this office shelf/filing drawer combo from Target. It's made by Room Essentials, but it's not available on their website for me to link to. I've been wanting a lateral filing cabinet for a while now, but they're so expensive. When I found this at Target, I decided it was perfect because I really only need one filing drawer (that I don't even fill right now).
My mom got me this HP Digital Picture Frame
for a bridal shower gift. It's 10.4" -- I had no clue they made them that big. I don't have it on because I didn't have a memory card for it (it has internal memory, but I want to load it with tons of pictures)...until today. My 16 GB memory card just came in the mail, so I'll let ya know how it works.
And I just wanted to show you...this is a mug that I bought from The Foundary a few weeks ago. I don't really have room for it in my cupboard because I brought all of my dishes and what-not from PA...and I bought it before I knew I was going to do that. So for now it's holding some flowers. =]
Project 4: Organizing Under the Bathroom Sink
Things are finally cleaned up around here and I'm back to working on projects around the house.
After returning with more than I left with, personal product wise, the cabinets under my bathroom sink were about to explode. Plus add in the Bath & Body Works Semi-Annual Sale...that just adds more to what I already have too much of.
I decided it was time to get rid of the makeup bag and put my rarely used cosmetics in a more accessible area/containers.
I consolidated as much as I could and threw out all of the expired and I'll-never-use-it stuff.
A new home for my cosmetics.
And I went from a big candle jar to a small pail to hold my earrings.
After returning with more than I left with, personal product wise, the cabinets under my bathroom sink were about to explode. Plus add in the Bath & Body Works Semi-Annual Sale...that just adds more to what I already have too much of.
I bought the metal buckets, plastic pails, striped boxes, and mini metal pails from the Target dollar section (seen above and below).
I decided it was time to get rid of the makeup bag and put my rarely used cosmetics in a more accessible area/containers.
I consolidated as much as I could and threw out all of the expired and I'll-never-use-it stuff.
A new home for my cosmetics.
And I went from a big candle jar to a small pail to hold my earrings.
My Notebook :: 06.27.11
Delightful Order :: My Organized Greeting Card Box
Organize With Sandy :: Organizing Mission Monday Link Party – Week 28
iHeart Organizing :: IHeart: An Organized Art Caddy!
How Does She...? :: How To Organize Your Craft Closet
Unclutterer :: Love your laundry room
6.26.2011
My Notebook :: 06.26.11
Martha Stewart :: Fourth of July Crafts and Memorial Day Crafts
Martha Stewart :: 60 Outdoor Party Ideas
Martha Stewart :: 60 Summer Crafts
I Heart Nap Time :: Sundae Scoop: Link to Party
6.23.2011
My Notebook :: 06.23.11
I'm an Organizing Junkie :: Google Calendar Keeps Everyone In Sync!
Delightful Order :: Delightfully Inspiring Link Party - 17
Faith's Place :: Deployment Project # 91...DIY Craft Desk
Space for Living :: How Do You Stay Focused Online?
Space for Living :: Desk Disgrace to Desk Delight
6.22.2011
My Notebook :: 06.22.11
iHeart Organizing :: Spicin' Things Up: Part 2!
iHeart Organizing :: Reader Space: A Pantry Project that is as Sweet as Honey!
Handy Man, Crafty Woman :: Wicked Awesome Wednesday #17
6.21.2011
My Notebook :: 06.21.11
Martha Stewart :: Decorative Paper Lanterns
Design Sponge :: Before & After: Mantel Bookshelf
6.20.2011
My Notebook :: 06.20.11
Tatertots and Jello :: Great Ideas - Typography Projects
Tatertots and Jello :: Weekend Wrap Up Party -- and ModBe Clothing Giveaway!!
Martha Stewart :: Shadow Box Jewelry Holder
House of Smith's :: Console Table Makeover & Yellow Lamps
iHeart Organizing :: Kitchen Cabinet Basket Bliss
Organize with Sandy :: Organizing Mission Monday Link Party – Week 27
The Office Stylist :: The Envelope Inbox
6.17.2011
My Notebook :: 06.17.11
House of Hepworths :: Skeleton Key Art
eighteen25 :: traveling journal
First Lady of the House :: Alphabet Walls
iHeart Organizing :: Reader Space: A Thoughtful & Organized Place!
Thirty Handmade Days :: Pity Party 41
6.13.2011
Chili's Giveaway Winner
The winner of the $20 Chili's gift card is #114 - Karen D.
Thanks to everyone who entered, Chili's, and 2Wired2Tired.
Thanks to everyone who entered, Chili's, and 2Wired2Tired.
6.09.2011
My Notebook :: 06.09.11
The Idea Room :: DIY Soda Can Coasters
Tatertots and Jello :: Great Ideas -- Handmade Father's Day Gift Ideas!
PaperVine :: Valentines Gift - Deck of Love Cards
6.06.2011
Giveaway: $20 Chili's Gift Card [CLOSED!]
Have you heard about Chili's Triple Dipper Good Thing Come in 3's event? The Triple Dipper allows diners to mix and match three appetizers and dipping sauces to their preference. I personally love the chicken crispers, big mouth bites, and boneless buffalo wings. (Writing this is making me crave this meal again already!) It's a great value with enough food to fill me up for dinner.
To go with the Triple Dipper platter, Chili's has a Good Things Come in 3's promotion going on at http://www.shoutouttoeatout.com/. All you have to do is upload a photo with your face into a trio picture and you're entered to win the daily prize for a $20 Chili's gift card and one of three grand prizes of $333. The promotion ends June 30.
Giveaway:
One lucky reader will win a $20 Chili's gift card thanks to Chili's and 2Wired2Tired. The giveaway ends June 12.
Mandatory entry: Click here and write in The Nest Effect. Once you do this, leave a comment letting me know you want to win. (I really need you to complete this step so Chili's knows I am receiving entries into their giveaway.)
Extra entries: (please leave a separate comment for each extra entry & include your email address if it's not in your profile so I can contact you if you win)
1. "Like" Chili's on Facebook
2. Follow @Chilis & @Shoutout2eatout on Twitter
3. Create your terrific trio located on http://www.shoutouttoeatout.com/ and comment with the URL link
4. Opt-In to Chili's email club here http://bit.ly/m6HYef (You'll receive a free appetizer certificate too!)
5. Tweet out this: At @Chilis Good Things Come In 3's! Check out @2Wired2Tired http://bit.ly/linkyrave for 200 chances to win in the #tripledipper linky rave!
You have until 11:59 pm EST on June 12, 2011 to enter. One lucky winner will be chosen using random.org. Cheating will not be tolerated, and entries will be verified for accuracy. I will email the winner and they will have 48 hours to respond to the notification email, or a new winner will be chosen. Entering this giveaway means you are in agreement with this blog’s Terms of Use policy. Open to US residents. Good luck!
Disclosure: I am working with Chili's and 2Wired2Tired to help promote this event. I received a gift card myself, but no compensation. The honest opinions are my own.
6.03.2011
My Notebook :: 06.03.11
eighteen 25 :: Summer To-Do List {printable}
Full of Great Ideas :: 'Special place in my heart' Art - Anniversary gift
It's Coming Up...
The wedding is in 8 days. It's so strange. We've been together for 7.5 years, so it doesn't seem like things will change at all, but it feels like it should. I'm not sure in what ways it would change, but it's just a strange feeling.
I've been busy trying to get a little color when the weather is nice and visiting with family. Today it is chilly and windy. I'm sad I still haven't been able to go swimming yet. Hopefully tomorrow. =]
I miss blogging and not having the time to sit down every day and write the My Notebook posts. My email is backing up -- I have 400 unread messages now. My feed reader is also getting full -- I have over 1000 posts from over 100 blogs I follow to read. It's a bit overwhelming.
I found out that I passed the Praxis PLT exam I took in April. I really thought I failed it because I messed up big time when writing my essays...I wrote them in the wrong spot...twice. It was pretty crazy. I'm just so glad I passed. It's very stressful with the tight time constraint and not knowing how you did when it's all over. Plus, it's very expensive to take.
I also found out that I did not get the job I interviewed for before leaving for PA. It's kind of depressing, but I guess it just wasn't meant to be. There's something else out there for me that will be a better fit and everything will all work out.
My bridal shower is Sunday. We have a dinner on Thursday with our families (no rehearsal, just the dinner). And the wedding is next Saturday, June 11. We're going to Atlantic City for 2 days after the wedding just so we can go to the beach. June 15 we'll be back in SLC. It will be a busy week next week for me.
Just a reminder: my giveaway for a BusyBodyBook calendar ends on June 17. And I have another giveaway for an awesome restaurant that I absolutely love that will begin in 3 days on June 6.
Have a great weekend! =]
I've been busy trying to get a little color when the weather is nice and visiting with family. Today it is chilly and windy. I'm sad I still haven't been able to go swimming yet. Hopefully tomorrow. =]
I miss blogging and not having the time to sit down every day and write the My Notebook posts. My email is backing up -- I have 400 unread messages now. My feed reader is also getting full -- I have over 1000 posts from over 100 blogs I follow to read. It's a bit overwhelming.
I found out that I passed the Praxis PLT exam I took in April. I really thought I failed it because I messed up big time when writing my essays...I wrote them in the wrong spot...twice. It was pretty crazy. I'm just so glad I passed. It's very stressful with the tight time constraint and not knowing how you did when it's all over. Plus, it's very expensive to take.
I also found out that I did not get the job I interviewed for before leaving for PA. It's kind of depressing, but I guess it just wasn't meant to be. There's something else out there for me that will be a better fit and everything will all work out.
My bridal shower is Sunday. We have a dinner on Thursday with our families (no rehearsal, just the dinner). And the wedding is next Saturday, June 11. We're going to Atlantic City for 2 days after the wedding just so we can go to the beach. June 15 we'll be back in SLC. It will be a busy week next week for me.
Just a reminder: my giveaway for a BusyBodyBook calendar ends on June 17. And I have another giveaway for an awesome restaurant that I absolutely love that will begin in 3 days on June 6.
Have a great weekend! =]
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