tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68771977336118070592024-03-12T18:57:16.106-07:00_carlee {deliciously organized}http://www.blogger.com/profile/06773008475353699240noreply@blogger.comBlogger722125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6877197733611807059.post-3319898395497973432021-08-18T15:49:00.005-07:002021-08-18T16:10:39.681-07:00too much, or not enough?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFv6-iynvApOOSLQTft30MnE6aBbQnGm2PIYVAM1hbGo5iPXzHbKJQ-J61S-Ei2qaVA92dcrL5We45BqRvkFo414TJL1KZ0-2IhvZIrauPzpteeU0KZ-4bM74LvxMuGkh3K7RA74yqwF2s/s3074/65099531481__65AA453D-66F4-4FB7-ABEE-0BCCFC006E95.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3074" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFv6-iynvApOOSLQTft30MnE6aBbQnGm2PIYVAM1hbGo5iPXzHbKJQ-J61S-Ei2qaVA92dcrL5We45BqRvkFo414TJL1KZ0-2IhvZIrauPzpteeU0KZ-4bM74LvxMuGkh3K7RA74yqwF2s/w630-h640/65099531481__65AA453D-66F4-4FB7-ABEE-0BCCFC006E95.jpg" width="630" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+ZNEcitj9qR13txqucz9N4Q" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a></div><p>It's been a while since I've stopped by the blog! We are back to school and things have been a blur, but these new leggings felt like they needed to be shared. They are textured and so comfortable and have a bit of compression to them so, win-win. I've always said leopard is a neutral, but maybe this is taking it too far. Ha! </p><p>Find them <a href="https://rstyle.me/+ZNEcitj9qR13txqucz9N4Q" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>! Shoes are <a href="https://rstyle.me/+0bIh1oL_pGDrscN0t1qe_A" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>. </p>Deliciously Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02351177475941084465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6877197733611807059.post-48731694710984796092019-02-04T09:18:00.000-08:002019-02-04T15:21:18.922-08:00House Progress: Entry & Living RoomHappy New Year! I'm back sharing a few more photos of our house progress. This past weekend my cousin hosted a baby shower for baby girl at our house. She lives a bit further away, so we decided this would be closer for the guests. It was a nice push to put a few more things together around the house...especially since baby is coming in around 8 weeks!<br />
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Also, the nesting is definitely kicking in here and there these days, so it was nice to put the energy to good use. We are not doing a nursery for now since we know baby will sleep by us for a long time, so I'm organizing and decorating other areas of the house.<br />
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First up was the entry. The entry still needs a rug and lighting, but it's nice to have a mirror up and a little console. This desk was my great grandmothers that she passed to me years ago and was sitting at my dads house. I decide to strip, sand, and paint it for this space.<br />
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The little bench was an antique Japanese chair that had an extremely high back. I found it at a thrift store for about $5. We removed the back and covered it in a stripe fabric.<br />
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Oh, and if you need lemons, come on by! We have about two buckets worth :)<br />
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In the living room (which was clean for the shower!), I finally put something up on the walls and got a mirror for over the fireplace. I've collected prints over the years from different antique shops, the Alameda Flea Market, and most recently I shopped Chloe Warner of <a href="http://www.redmondaldrich.com/" target="_blank">Redmond Aldrich Design</a> sale where I was able to grab a few more. I also picked up the mirror from her sale. </div>
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I mentioned this in the last post, but we are still working with all our previous homes furniture other than the coffee table. This window area drives me nuts right now, but it'll get done eventually! And I just noticed our coffee table is too far over, we probably moved it for the shower :) </div>
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I'll continue to share more photos as we make progress. I might take photos of where we are at in the bathrooms, kitchen, and living spaces as well. Although not all shots will be pretty, the blog is a nice place for our family to have a little journal of progress!Deliciously Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02351177475941084465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6877197733611807059.post-64581160150214586872018-12-21T10:15:00.000-08:002018-12-21T11:57:14.632-08:00House Progress: Living Room<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sources:<b> <a href="https://rstyle.me/~aKedi" target="_blank">Rug</a>, <a href="https://rstyle.me/~aKedh" target="_blank">Stockings</a></b></div>
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I'm trying to hold myself accountable to sharing more pics of the house since moving in! Here is a shot of the living room. I wish I would have taken these the day after Thanksgiving when our tree and wreath were still alive...that's the downfall of rushing out to get your Christmas tree, but I love to extend this time of year as long as possible ;)</div>
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All the furniture is from our previous place (including throw pillows which we really need to upgrade) in Tiburon other than the coffee table that we found at an antique store in Sebastopol. Chris actually saw it first and I kinda passed it by but I quickly came back around! I love it. </div>
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Long term would be drapery, new seating, fix the fireplace, and a few other things (the biggest of them being behind this photo is a wall that we will take down opening up to the kitchen). What we have will work for now, we definitely need some art on the walls. And if you're wondering how we keep it white (most people do), we have slipcovered seating, and as far as this rug goes, it definitely gets dirty. Santa is bringing a spot cleaner machine which I'm excited about :)</div>
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It's always amazing what paint can do to a space. I think the fireplace being white opens up this space a ton. Our TV is where the lamp is in this photo if you're wondering where it's hiding.</div>
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Before shots of that wall and the dining area, shared in this <a href="http://www.deliciouslyorganized.com/2018/12/house-progress-dining-room.html" target="_blank"><b>post</b></a>. </div>
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This year we sent out extra special Christmas cards! We can't wait to meet baby GIRL this Spring! Our family is feeling very grateful this season. We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!</div>
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One of my favorites, <a href="https://helloadamsfamily.com/" target="_blank"><b>Liz Adams</b></a>, made these <a href="https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/peppermint-bark-brownie-cookies/" target="_blank"><b>cookies</b></a> last week and I couldn't resist! I love trying new Christmas cookie recipes, so knowing we had a Christmas party coming up, I decided it was the perfect excuse to make a batch (not that you need one!).<br />
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They did not disappoint! Even Chris, who does not like peppermint...was into them. They truly are the perfect Christmas cookie.<br />
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The recipe is <a href="https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/peppermint-bark-brownie-cookies/" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>. I didn't top with any extra peppermint which would have made them look much more festive, but I really like how the peppermint flavor turned out, not too overwhelming!<br />
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Here is a <a href="https://rstyle.me/ad/ibck8hpjxw" target="_blank"><b>link</b></a> to the <a href="https://www.target.com/p/ghirardelli-peppermint-chunks-10oz/-/A-52454518?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&CPNG=PLA_Grocery%2BEssentials%2BShopping&adgroup=SC_Grocery&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9032054&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1247077&ds_rl=1246978&ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Grocery+Essentials+Shopping&adgroup=SC_Grocery&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9032054&gclid=CjwKCAiA9K3gBRA4EiwACEhFexnuYIRwCrOzOTXrfrAHOWOYUELJVLBM6qFfpuclp4HyPfBll0_FTxoC6C0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank"><b>peppermint bark</b></a> I used, I did not use an actual bar.<br />
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Sunshine! We haven’t seen you in a while. Love how this room gets the morning light. Also, I know I shared lots of before pics of the house but never any since we’ve moved in. Honestly, we haven’t done too much so there isn’t a ton to share, but I’m going to start posting a few pics of before and after thus far! See this room before below. Nothing new here but paint, floors, and we removed the doors separating this room from the living. All of the furniture, etc. is from our old place. Someday we’ll install lighting so our guests don’t have to eat in the dark ;)<br />
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Have you heard? There is a Nordstrom Anniversary Sale going on. Kidding! I know most of you are probably sick of hearing about it...but here I am! </div>
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Also, more importantly, do you watch Schitt's Creek? It has to be one of my favorite shows that's come around in a really long time. Home Edit posted a few clips a while back in their insta stories and I was hooked in that moment. It's hilarious. Eugene Levy and son Daniel Levy nailed it. </div>
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Why am I talking about it during the Anniversary sale? Daniel Levy (above) was a part of some of the advertising you've seen around - so it was necessary. Last thing, if you don't follow Daniel Levy and costar Annie Murphy on social media, you are missing out!</div>
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Put on your <a href="https://rstyle.me/~az6ey" target="_blank"><b>Sonoma Lavender Neck Wrap</b></a> and let's get started! If you don't have one of these I highly recommend. I have several items from the Sonoma Lavender line from Nordstrom and they are <i>amazing</i>. They smell delicious. Some lavenders don't smell good to me, but this lavender is unique...it's more organic smelling. Is that a thing? Organic smelling? It smells like an actual lavender field. It soothes your tired neck and shoulders. Perfect for a fall or winter night in. </div>
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Now that you're relaxed, let's throw on a mask. This is not part of the Anniversary Sale, but, they do have a gift with purchase right now and I'm hearing the Beauty sample bags coming through with Beauty purchases are unreal. I am a die hard Fresh Cosmetics gal. Have been since I lived in Boston and we had a shop on Newbury Street. My go-to mask is their <a href="https://rstyle.me/~az6gV" target="_blank"><b>Rose</b></a>. It's like a mini trip to the Spa. The sugar face polish has the same spa effect on me. It smells unreal and leaves your face silky smooth. I also use their <b><a href="https://rstyle.me/~az6jC" target="_blank">moisturizer</a> </b>and <a href="https://rstyle.me/~az6iU" target="_blank"><b>serum</b></a>. </div>
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Lighting a candle while you're sitting there with your neck wrap and face mask really sets the mood. Every year I like to pick up this candle set from <a href="https://rstyle.me/~az6ld" target="_blank"><b>Voluspa</b></a>. You can break up the package and use it as a stocking stuffer, too. </div>
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After all that relaxing, it's time to hit the gym. Who I am kidding, it's time to put on my leggings with no intention to work out for the day. <a href="https://rstyle.me/~az6mo" target="_blank"><b>Zella</b> </a>is a brand that I picked up 2 Nordstrom Anniversary sales ago that was a very smart move. Normally $54, right now $35. The <a href="https://rstyle.me/~az6oZ" target="_blank"><b>crop</b></a> are also my go-to's. </div>
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If you are over the basic black but like black leggings (so slimming) I recommend <a href="https://rstyle.me/~az6n8" target="_blank"><b>these</b></a>: </div>
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While on the topic of Leggings, last year I got two pairs of Spanx leggings while they were on sale (<a href="https://rstyle.me/~az6rO" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a> and <a href="https://rstyle.me/~az6sg" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>) and it was a huge score. I noticed this year they didn't add the velvet back but they still have a few sizes in the leather. Both pairs are slimming, but comfortable which is very very very important to me. </div>
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Speaking of leather, this time not faux :(, this is a great time to grab the <a href="https://rstyle.me/~az6tp" target="_blank"><b>leather jacket</b> </a>you've been eyeing. Such a staple in my wardrobe, I picked mine up a few years back during the sale. I think this is almost a replica of the one I grabbed. Normally $299, on sale for $199. This <a href="https://rstyle.me/~ayIGP" target="_blank"><b>one</b></a> is similar and also very cute ($249 sale, $450 after the sale)!</div>
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Last but not least, I love grabbing a sweater, flats, or boots to wear all winter long. These <b><a href="https://rstyle.me/~az6uM" target="_blank">booties</a> </b>have had my name on them since the start of the early access sale and I might have to pull the trigger. The problem is I have like 2 other pairs that are very similar. Also can't decide on a color! They're all so different!</div>
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I don't wear high boots that often anymore, but if I were picking up a pair I might grab <b><a href="https://rstyle.me/~az6vi" target="_blank">these</a> </b>over the knees<b>.</b> Feeling these with a flowy dress or flowy top. </div>
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First up is the Nuna stroller. We love our Nuna. We beat our stroller/carseat up over and over (lots of travel) and it still performed well for us. The <a href="https://rstyle.me/~az6y8" target="_blank"><b>Nuna Mixx</b></a> is currently on sale and it comes with the carseat and stroller. </div>
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We bought so many of these <a href="https://rstyle.me/~az6Ej" target="_blank"><b>Halo sleepsacks</b></a> for Sloan. They are currently on sale for $25 instead of $39. </div>
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We invested in a Patagonia Down Sweater last year for Sloan and I think he wore it every single day of the winter/cold spring days. Best investment ever. </div>
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I've always loved these <a href="https://rstyle.me/~az6BZ" target="_blank"><b>Vans</b></a> for Sloan. He has a few pairs and they always last us long enough to pass down to my nephew! </div>
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It's here again...Prime Day! If it weren't for Amazon Prime these past few years I'm almost certain parenting would be harder. It's the most convenient website I use all day to quickly order things for our family. Here are some of my favorites that I've shared in the past. </div>
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2NkQCE9"><b>Stroller</b></a>: When we needed to invest in an umbrella stroller I did a ton of Amazon research and this is the one we ended up with. Works really well and is easy to close up...plus doesn't take up a ton of room in the trunk. Normally $99, they have it at $62. Great deal. </div>
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2NVXVU0"><b>Skip Hop Mat</b></a>: We loved this for when Sloan was smaller and crawling around. Great little area for them to play on. You can see it in our last home, <a href="http://www.deliciouslyorganized.com/search?q=amazon+prime+day"><b>here</b></a>. </div>
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2LoeAxN"><b>Instant Pot</b></a>: I'm almost positive I use this 5 days a week. I don't think I've pushed any other product on my friends more than this :) My claim to fame is how quickly I can cook a full chicken, but there are hundreds of delicious meals you can have ready in no time. Normally $99, they have it at $58 today!</div>
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Deliciously Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02351177475941084465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6877197733611807059.post-24592077665060838622018-06-12T16:05:00.000-07:002018-07-22T09:02:54.532-07:00Greece Flat SandalPopping in real quick to mention these new sandals I purchased recently. They are the <a href="https://amzn.to/2H9voqe" target="_blank"><b>Greece Flat by Steve Madden</b></a> and they are beyond comfortable, cute, and go with everything. I've been wearing them all day and they seriously feel like butter on my feet. I highly recommend them as a spring-summer sandal!<br />
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As a child this salad would have been my worst nightmare! Disliked eggs, blue cheese, and pretty much anything green. Now as an adult, the Cobb salad has been one of my favorites. Here is my go-to when I need an easy salad to whip up. Typically I make this salad when we have some leftovers in the fridge that we need to get rid of. This is inspired by a salad I like to grab from Rustic Bakery here in Tiburon. </div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Shredded Chicken: I make batches of shredded chicken often in my <b><a href="https://amzn.to/2Kye9Qw" target="_blank">Instant Pot</a> </b>and then store it in the fridge for a while.</li>
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We are so thrilled (and blessed) to have purchased our first home! Leaving Tiburon will not be easy - we practically wake up in paradise daily - but the idea of setting roots in our own place is very exciting! After months of trying to purchase in another area of the East Bay - we are heading back to our hometown of Walnut Creek, California. This market is crazy and we kept losing out on several offers so we decided to switch up where we were putting our offers in - and it worked. We were both raised in Walnut Creek (met in the halls of intermediate school) and loved growing up in this town. It was a smaller town then -we didn't have a Neiman's - but it's still a very charming place to call home and we are grateful.<br />
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Our 1400 square foot ranch style home was built in the 1960's and needs a lot of work. We have so many plans for it- but like everybody- budget constraints will keep us from doing all of our projects at once. Keeping things organized- we have set out a timeline of projects we will conquer and over x amount of time (of course things will get shifted around - new things added - projects removed - but having a plan in place is key).<br />
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Thankfully my dad is a contractor (slash- already screening my calls -ha) and is generously offering to give advice and help us on some key projects (thanks Dad! and Sorry in advance!). I'd love to document our process on the blog for a diary of each project along the journey to making this house our home. Plus- I love a good before and after!<br />
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I should preface these posts by saying I am by no means an interior designer, a decorator, or an expert in this scope of work - so this should be a very interesting process for you all to judge. My only experience is growing up in a house with a contractor- life experience (constantly decorating on my own- my sister and I use to re-arrange our furniture on a weekly basis)- a few interior design classes- retail gigs in the home furnishing world- and a corporate job at Restoration Hardware where part of my job was helping people reselect items/offer minimal design advice in the Contract Department (Hotels, Restaurants, Office Buildings, etc.). I expect some mistakes to be made (hoping for not many) and lessons learned!<br />
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Without further ado... here are some before photos to give you an idea of what we are working with. This house is a big blank canvas (yay!) and my mind is racing with soooo many ideas- but I have to keep organized in this moment and stay focused on only these first phase projects. Unfortunately- I don't live in Waco, TX - so this is going to take a while :)<br />
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Lastly, we have not spent much time in this place/moved in yet so we expect many more tiny projects to make their way into the first phase!<br />
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The first photograph is from google maps - and the second is from the listing. They had just put a fresh coat of paint up.<br />
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1. Tear out the carpet and reveal the hardwood below (fingers crossed it's salvageable- we will know soon) </div>
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1. Paint the walls<br />
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4. This floor does NOT have hardwood underneath so we will be tackling this project on our own with guidance from my dad. This will be a very inexpensive option as Phase 2 of this room will be that the wall separating the family room to the kitchen will be torn out.<br />
5. Lighting swapped out with something inexpensive (temporarily) until we gut the kitchen<br />
6. Remove the rod<br />
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1. Paint the ceiling</div>
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2. Paint the cabinets</div>
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3. Paint the tiny pantry closet</div>
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The Master Bath. Across from the vanity is a tiny shower and to the left of that is a tiny linen closet.</div>
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The best part of the place is the large flat backyard. We looked at a lot of places with minimal yard so we are stoked to have this much space. We think of something new every single day for this yard! We have very big plans - but for now - nothing is happening here for a long time. We will do some very small inexpensive things but these aren't even built into phase 1 projects yet.</div>
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The other <i>very</i> unsexy phases of this project that you can't see but have to be done: </div>
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1. Roof replacement (you can see it but it's not sexy)</div>
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We have our work cut out for us! Excited - scared - and overwhelmed all at once but looking forward to moving forward. Will check back in as we complete some of these smaller projects. </div>
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We move in at the end of the month... wish us luck!</div>
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One of the top questions I get amongst friends and family is what my favorite baby items are. I thought it's about time I finally get some posts up with what got me through those first sleepy months with baby.</div>
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One thing I will say is we have never had a good sleeper. Sloan was tongue tied unbeknownst to us for the first three months of his life which caused him to wake up every hour to two hours to feed because he wasn't able to get enough milk due to his latch (that's an entire separate post that I'd love to get up to help other Mom's out there - unfortunately doctors did not catch it!). By the time it came to getting him on more of a schedule, he had already been so used to waking up all night to eat, that we think he just never really got the hang of sleeping. </div>
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Below are items that we loved and I will also add items that we wish we would have had. Most of our favorite items were inspired by Harvey Karp's,<b> <i><a href="https://amzn.to/2uXH3a7" target="_blank">The Happiest Baby on the Block</a></i></b>, which we highly recommend to all new parents. </div>
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Disclaimer: every baby is different and sometimes it's a matter of trying everything you can to figure out what works for them (and you). Always remember that Amazon Prime at 3AM is your best friend!</div>
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1. <b><a href="https://amzn.to/2GNXBmg" target="_blank">Swaddle Blankets</a>:</b> Sloan loved to be swaddled. The tighter the better. We would swaddle him as if he were in a straight jacket whenever he was fussy or when we were putting him down for bed. We loved these blankets for during the day swaddles. </div>
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2. <b><a href="https://amzn.to/2JzKmrg" target="_blank">Battery Operated Candle:</a> </b>For the middle of the night feedings, we loved having the soft light to see instead of turning on an actual light in our room. I also brought this in my hospital bag and it was awesome to have when nurses come in and out all night (I'll do a post on my hospital bag soon). </div>
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3. <a href="https://amzn.to/2GJhr1V" target="_blank"><b>Miracle Blanket Swaddle</b></a>: This blanket allows you to get a really tight swaddle on baby. It's great if you have a squirmy little baby and they can get out of a regular swaddle blanket easy. Easy to use in the middle of the night for changes and feeds too. I've heard this <a href="https://amzn.to/2JynqbG" target="_blank"><b>swaddle</b></a> is amazing as well. </div>
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5. <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/nuna-sena-mini-aire-travel-crib/4565819?cm_mmc=google-_-315756502_Ret-_-20227565422-_-aud-338839963599:dsa-36007448366_b&rkg_id=h-5adc3b1081566a30571d0fe85688f528_t-1523295558&avpos=1t1&creative=239055330633&device=c&matchtype=b&network=g&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnqzWBRC_ARIsABSMVTOl8y0brELncipZhvWP5vt6O45kWbxvGaLC8jyzEagBe7VtCrZxy3saAiKvEALw_wcB" target="_blank"><b>Nuna Sena Mini Crib</b></a>: We used this crib when traveling, but we also used it for the first three months. We put a bassinet inside of it and kept it near our bed. </div>
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6. <a href="https://amzn.to/2v7h3cv" target="_blank"><b>Vornado Fan/Heater</b></a>: This climate control fan/heater has really been great over the past few years. You can set it to 68-69 and it keeps the room at a perfect temperature for baby. </div>
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7. <a href="https://amzn.to/2JydJtO" target="_blank"><b>White Noise Machine</b></a>: Harvey Karp is a big white noise guy, he says it mimics the inside of a mother's womb and keeps baby happy during the "4th trimester" so we added this white noise machine to our list. Sloan seemed to really like it which is why we own several. We take them on vacation, his daycare had one, etc. They are great for adults too!</div>
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8. <a href="https://amzn.to/2qgtcqw" target="_blank"><b>Baby shusher</b></a>: Again, Harvey Karp talks in his book about shushing babies and how it immediately calms them down. We bought this for when we couldn't shush anymore. It worked really well to snap Sloan out of a crying fit. We would bring it out and about too, just hung it from his carseat. </div>
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9. <a href="https://amzn.to/2GLuap4" target="_blank"><b>Fitness Ball</b></a>: This ball was our best friend. Sloan had a stage where he cried every single day from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and bouncing him on this ball was the only thing that kept him quiet. We used this to bounce him to sleep a lot of nights too. It worked very well for us. Highly recommend for fussy babies. </div>
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10. <b><a href="https://amzn.to/2GN130C" target="_blank">Baby monitor</a></b>: A friend recommended this monitor and we are so glad she did. It has insanely good reviews on Amazon too! The range is incredible. I hear people also love the <a href="https://amzn.to/2Hb8dM8" target="_blank"><b>Nest</b></a> which allows you to log in from your phone to check on baby. </div>
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11. <a href="https://www.rhbabyandchild.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=rhbc_prod918311&categoryId=rhbc_cat377418" target="_blank"><b>Moses Basket</b></a>: We used this inside of our Nuna Crib at night, and for around the house during the day. It's so portable (and cute!) that we ended up taking it on trips too. Here's an option on Amazon as well: <a href="https://amzn.to/2GKAKb7" target="_blank">Moses Basket</a>. </div>
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1. <a href="https://amzn.to/2qhSzIn" target="_blank"><b>Halo Bassine</b>t</a>: Reaching in and out of the portable crib all night long was not great on my back. It would have been so nice to just swing a bassinet to the edge of the bed to nurse and swing it back over. </div>
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2.<b> <a href="https://amzn.to/2EygG9Z" target="_blank">DockATot</a></b>: I've heard that people really like this lounger. I think all of these items do get redundant (how many items do you really need to place the baby in/sleep in) but moms swear by it so perhaps I'd give it a try or at least borrow one. </div>
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3. <a href="https://amzn.to/2GJ1BbP" target="_blank"><b>Boppy Lounger</b></a>: This lounger is extremely portable and you can place it anywhere to keep baby put. I didn't have something that allowed the baby to see out as much as it could from something like this, the Rock N Play keeps the baby positioned lower as does the bassinet. </div>
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AND, since I'm such a fan of Harvey Karp, I'd add getting the <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/SNOO-Smart-Sleeper-Happiest-Baby/dp/B0716KN18Z/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1523299433&sr=8-1&keywords=snoo+bassinet&dpID=41v%252B2Lvd%252B6L&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch" target="_blank">Snoo Smart Sleeper</a> </b>to my wish list. It's extremely expensive but I can only imagine it works wonders since he is such an expert in this category! </div>
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Here are some of my favorite purchases from past prime days, and a few other items that may end up on the list again (and although not exciting, there always seems to be a screamin' deal on <b><a href="http://amzn.to/2sUWqPf" target="_blank">diapers</a></b>).<br />
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This <b><a href="http://amzn.to/2uGKzS4" target="_blank">playmat</a> </b>went on sale last year for Prime Day and I snagged it up - it might go on sale again! We used this forever in our house - it is the <b><a href="http://amzn.to/2uGKzS4" target="_blank">Skip Hop Geo Grey-Cream Playspot Foam Floor Tile Playmat</a>.</b></div>
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This is by far my most used appliance- the <b><a href="http://amzn.to/2sFkHV6" target="_blank">Instant Pot</a></b>. You can make an entire chicken in 20 minutes! Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Marker and Warmer all in one - and it's easy to use.<br />
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Deliciously Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02351177475941084465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6877197733611807059.post-69994608907440472982017-11-05T09:26:00.001-08:002017-11-05T09:57:42.243-08:00It's Holiday Card time!Can't believe we are 50 Days away from Christmas- my favorite Holiday of the Year! One of the hundreds of reasons it is my favorite? The cards we get in the mail with our family and friends beautiful faces on them. Displaying the cards is always so much fun!<br />
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For last year's cards we had the talented <b><a href="http://shancait.com/" target="_blank">Shan Cait Photography</a></b> take our photos up North and I love the way they turned out! She was so lovely to work with and put our entire family at ease - we all know trying to get a family photo is one of the most stressful experiences! Below are a some of my favorites. The cards we ended up ordering are at the end of the post - as always we went through <a href="https://www.minted.com/referral/landing/3thyee" target="_blank"><b>Minted</b></a> for their quality cards and how easy they are to use. Their platform is very intuitive - and their self addressed/stamped envelope process is a piece of cake!<br />
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<br />Deliciously Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02351177475941084465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6877197733611807059.post-63423907733249710682015-10-06T14:10:00.002-07:002015-10-06T14:18:08.150-07:00+ SCANNY BABY NURSERY Hello! It has probably been 41 weeks since I last posted! Crazy to think it's been that long... If you follow along on social media, you may know that we are expecting any moment now. Our baby is almost officially a full week late. I thought it would be a great time to share a couple of pics of the nursery since I'm on Maternity Leave (without baby yet) and I actually have a moment to get a post up!<br />
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Below is right when you walk into the nursery. The camel art is one of the first pieces that we purchased and where a lot of the inspiration came from in the room. The piece is very playful with lots of bright colors- I thought it would be perfect for a nursery. I was going to reupholster the glider but it was going to be really expensive to get it to the upholster, fabric, etc. so decided to keep it as is. I might throw a thick navy grosgrain ribbon on the bottom of the slipcover...still undecided!<br />
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I want to take a few more detail shots and post on sources later, but one item that is very special to us...is this quilt made by our very talented friend, Misha. Such a gorgeous blanket!</div>
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Also a close up of the flamingo mobile. Isn't it fun? </div>
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In my early 20's I hosted an impromptu (ridiculous) dinner party that ended up being a blast! A co-worker at the time helped me plan the last minute menu- suggesting the below dish as a crowd pleaser. Last night I revisited the dish and it brought back so many great memories. Thought I'd share the recipe in case you're hosting an impromptu anytime soon! <br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">1/2 cup chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (2 tablespoons oil reserved)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (about 9 ounces total)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">1 pound farfalle, radiatori, or fusilli pasta</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">4 garlic cloves, minced</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">1/2 cup chopped fresh basil</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">1/2 cup canned low-salt chicken broth</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (about 2 ounces)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">1/4 cup chopped prosciutto</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><b>Directions</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Heat 1 tablespoon oil reserved from tomatoes in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the skillet and sauté until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cool; do not clean skillet. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch pieces.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and transfer to large bowl.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon tomato oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté about 1 minute. Add sun-dried tomatoes, chicken, basil, broth, cheese, and prosciutto to skillet and bring to boil.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Add sauce to pasta and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with pine nuts and serve. *I liked to add a good amount of red pepper flakes, too! Serves 4.</span></div>
Deliciously Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02351177475941084465noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6877197733611807059.post-32201719756375327212015-01-04T10:47:00.000-08:002015-01-04T10:47:47.110-08:00+ NEW YEAR, NEW TOTEHappy New Year! Hope everyone had a fabulous Holiday. I know it's been a while since I've posted, which is something I'm going to try and be better about in 2015. I really do miss posting and want to try and find time in the day (or week) to get a post up. <br />
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To start, I have to share one of my favorite new items. The <a href="http://rstyle.me/~3IpmT" target="_blank">Madewell Transport Tote</a>. This is not a sponsored post or anything like that (it does have an affiliate link though), I truly love it that much to dedicate an entire post to it!<br />
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I was looking for a bag that was light since I tend to get neck/shoulder pain when I carry heavy bags, and this one fit the bill. My biggest fear was stemming from the need to have an organized bag. I have never carried a bag without multiple pockets. What I found was, I have been even more organized without the pockets. I now carry a few smaller bags within my bag that have exactly what I need.<br />
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I ended up getting the bag in black (since it was winter and I had a brown bag already) with my initials in gold (like below). It has held up really well in the past 3 months and I'm really hard on my bags. </div>
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I also love the brown though- classic:<br />
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Wouldn't be surprised if I ended up with the brown by Spring! Oh, and it's also great for carrying puppies!<br />
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I know I haven't stopped by in a long time, but I had to pop in and share the early Christmas present that Chris and I gifted ourselves. Meet "Roo" our precious cavapoo lady! So far she is the sweetest little thing...despite the sleepless nights ;)</div>
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I've always loved a good punch of a bold black and white print in any outfit or room, and the past couple of years I've very happy to see that the black and white spotted pattern has been found anywhere from fashion to home decor. Most recently I picked up a pair of inexpensive flats that add a touch of sass to a pair of jeans and sweater (see below, link above- also, tangent- if you haven't picked up Erin Gates book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1476744874/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=211189&creative=373489&creativeASIN=1476744874&link_code=as3&tag=delicioorga01-20&linkId=WTRMDO3RHU54LGAM" target="_blank">Elements of Style</a> yet I highly recommend! Exciting to see a blogger who you've read for years put out a book).<br />
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Anyway, I could be wrong, but it seems as though the spotted trend started after the lovely Brunschwig and Fils snow leopard pattern 'Les Touches' became popular in the design world.<br />
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Here are a few of my favorite images (all from pinterest) I found that have either used that gorgeous Les Touches pattern, or something close to it...<br />
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Lastly, there are many DIY projects out there to re-create this look on your own. Huge fan of <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6877197733611807059#editor/target=post;postID=2819944085613349932" target="_blank">Little Green Notebook's </a>bulletin board she did a while back: </div>
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Wanted to quickly pop in and say how much I love this pair of <a href="http://rstyle.me/~2jlW3" target="_blank"><b>pumps</b></a> I picked up during the <a href="http://rstyle.me/ad/q2jpwpjxw" target="_blank">Nordstrom Anniversary Sale</a> (still going until Monday!). I tried to find the leopard in my size as well and it's currently sold out. Highly recommend. The calf hair looks very rich in person and these could easily be dressed up or dressed down. Most importantly, I wore them for over 10 hours and my dogs aren't barking. They fit true to size for me. They are currently $59.90, going back up to $89.95 after the sale ends!</div>
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1. <a href="http://rstyle.me/~2fzkn" target="_blank">MAC Brushes</a>, 2. <a href="http://rstyle.me/~2fzwr" target="_blank">Bangle</a>, 3. <a href="http://rstyle.me/~2fzlF" target="_blank">Watch</a>, 4. <a href="http://rstyle.me/~2fzrZ" target="_blank">Jacket</a>, 5. <a href="http://rstyle.me/~2fzr1" target="_blank">Bras</a> (awesome bra- so comfortable), 6. <a href="http://rstyle.me/~2fzth" target="_blank">Nike</a>, </div>
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The<a href="http://rstyle.me/ad/q2jpwpjxw" target="_blank"> <b>Nordstrom Anniversary Sale</b></a> starts today! <a href="http://rstyle.me/~2fzkn" target="_blank">MAC</a> put out my favorite set of <a href="http://rstyle.me/~2fzkn" target="_blank">brushes</a> this year. Typically they don't have this full set. It's a few brushes I would never use- but, this year they put out the best set. The same set I bought 10 YEARS ago and still use today. I highly recommend it! I also threw in a few other fun items worth checking out during the sale. Even if you aren't sure, always best to lock in the Anniversary price (they have free shipping & returns) and then return later. Seems to be the best time to pick up a couple of fall investment pieces (if you are planning to do that this year - boots, jackets, handbag, etc.).Deliciously Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02351177475941084465noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6877197733611807059.post-50668617600667908142014-06-08T12:45:00.001-07:002014-06-08T12:45:27.058-07:00+ AN AFTERNOON OF ORGANIZING Recently it had come to my attention that our hall closet was out of control. Since over a year ago when we had move in it had evolved into storage for anything from hair products to blenders. I couldn't open it without feeling overwhelmed, yet I had to open it daily during my morning routine. Let's take a look at what I'm talking about:<br />
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It's a disaster. The once organized shelves are now in disarray. Not only was it driving me nuts to look at it, but it was causing me to overbuy. I would think we needed more toothpaste when in reality there was a tiny basket in the way back that had an abundant supply. I just had no clue it was there. Finally I could stand it no more, I decided to load up on caffeine and tackle it.</div>
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First step, unloading what was in the closet and categorizing:</div>
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I looked back at the now empty closet and started to measure. This way I could really maximize the space. By the way, I knew I already wanted to use these<a href="http://rstyle.me/~26Fob" target="_blank"> <b>baskets</b></a>: </div>
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A while back I bought them for our fridge but we never liked them. In fact we loathed them. They took up way too much space and were not functional. I decided to use them as under bed storage for small items that we had no place to store. Now I love them. They are easy to pull in and out their transparency allows you to see what you have stored in them. After a quick trip to the Container Store to pick up a few more- I was all set. I started grouping the items into the <a href="http://rstyle.me/~26Fob" target="_blank"><b>baskets</b></a> (I used the small and medium sizes). </div>
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It's incredible how much space we gained back by using the same type of storage bins instead of a mix of baskets, bins, etc. We've been using this space now for a few weeks and it has stayed exactly like this! Everything has it's place now. AND, the shoe storage on the door is empty! I can't believe we gained space! </div>
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After this overhaul I realized I have too much product. I always knew I had an excess, but this is borderline hoarding status. I get the <a href="http://www.ipsy.com/?refer=u-hcdz51v9rqpiz0d" target="_blank"><b>ipsy</b></a> bags, samples when I order my go to makeup items, etc. and they just have added up. I dedicated two full baskets to mostly samples. Labeled one "eye makeup" and the other "lips/face" (there is also one extra basket dedicated to hair samples- nuts). Now if I want to mix up my daily beauty routine I pull one of these baskets out to try something new. I'm so glad I actually followed through with this project. Now it's time to tackle another disaster zone....</div>
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Deliciously Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02351177475941084465noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6877197733611807059.post-52837533004588807052014-05-12T21:52:00.001-07:002014-05-12T22:10:09.877-07:00+ 3 NEW FAVORITE BEAUTY PRODUCTS 3 new (to me) beauty products I've got to share! <br />
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2. I received a sample of this <a href="http://rstyle.me/~20nkf" target="_blank">product</a> with the purchase of the above. I should honestly take a picture of the before and after using this primer. It gives you an amazing base on the lid to allow the color to stick and STAY all day. It's almost as if I got new eyeshadows because they look so different with a coat of this on my eyelid before I apply them. As someone who doesn't want to fuss with too many products during my a.m. beauty routine, I find the extra 10 seconds to apply this stuff! Talk about marketing done well. I was sold off of a small sample! By the way, I hear that people in the beauty blogging world are obsessed with Urban Decay's palettes. I would love to try this <a href="http://rstyle.me/~20nqb" target="_blank">one</a>.</div>
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3. <a href="http://rstyle.me/~20nCD" target="_blank">Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer</a> is also a recco from my sister. It is awesome! Add under the eyes, tip of the nose, center of the chin, brow bone and a little on the forehead for some highlighting. You could follow the face map <a href="http://flygyal.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/makeup_contouring_chart.jpg" target="_blank">here</a>. It is very moisturizing and does not dry out the skin. Another product that is very quick to apply! I use the "fair" color.</div>
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<i>More favorite beauty products <a href="http://www.deliciouslyorganized.com/2013/12/holiday-gift-guide-beauty.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.deliciouslyorganized.com/2013/10/7-beauty-products.html" target="_blank">here</a>! </i></div>
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It's been way too long! How is everyone? I meant to get this post up a month ago but of course life got in the way. What's new, right? Anyway, a while back I saw an image (which I have hunted for and for the life of me CANNOT find because I'd love to give credit to the inspiration) of a gold leaf seahorse and had to have it. Turns out the art was around $400 and not in my budget. I decided to DIY the project myself with a little <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002NQ7RZA/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=211189&creative=373489&creativeASIN=B002NQ7RZA&link_code=as3&tag=delicioorga01-20" target="_blank">gold leaf kit</a>, a <a href="http://www.craftcuts.com/sea-horse-stencil.html" target="_blank">seahorse stencil</a>, frames I already owned, and some white craft paper. </div>
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To start, I taped down my stencil on craft paper. From there, all I did was follow the instructions on the gold leaf package. After following all the steps on the packaging, gently remove your stencil. The only thing I didn't do was apply the top coat that they provide. And, that's it! It definitely took some time because I had to do 3. Tedious project, but I'm very happy with the end results!</div>
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Also, never got around to showing the paint color in the bedroom. This was done in Benjamin Moore Gray Owl at 50% formula. I'll have to take a picture of the entire room soon so you can see the color better. Which I guess means I'll post that next month...<br />
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<i>Sources: Headboard is<a href="http://www.jossandmain.com/store/myinvite/bqD" target="_blank"> Joss & Main</a> that I covered with a RH striped duvet. Euro pillows are <a href="http://www.caitlinwilsontextiles.com/?home" target="_blank">Caitlin Wilson</a>, the rest of the bedding is RH, and lastly- the frames are RH.</i>Deliciously Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02351177475941084465noreply@blogger.com6