Organization Ideas and Projects

These easy memory boxes are the perfect solution for storing family photos, keepsakes, documents, and more. Make a memory box for each member of your family and get all those family photos organized. One of the questions I get about our black display cabinet is “What is stored behind those reeded glass doors?” Since the …

Store (and display!) all of your books on these heavy duty wall shelves. With these heavy duty shelf brackets, you can install an attractive and sturdy storage solution in a few hours. Installing wall shelves for books can be tricky, because books are heavy! You need heavy duty shelf brackets to build the shelves. But, …

These small laundry room ideas prove low-on-space doesn’t equal low-on-function. With smart organization (and plenty of style), use small laundry room ideas to make your space feel big! I’ve never had a large laundry room. We’ve owned 3 homes, all with small laundry rooms: a basement laundry, a laundry closet, and a small laundry room …

Need a better solution for tangled necklaces and stray earrings? Make a DIY jewelry holder or jewelry organizer and get your accessories in order. Over the last few months, I’ve been decorating our bedroom (with grasscloth wallpaper, dark painted trim, and Hawaiian art prints), but I haven’t solved many of our organizational needs. For example, …

Learn how to make an easy DIY face mask organizer for your entryway. With a few basic tools, you can make a face mask holder in minutes! It’s an old cliche, but necessity is the mother of invention. Pre-2020, I would never have imagined the need for a face mask organizer in our entryway… but …

No homeschool room? No problem! Learn how to set up a homeschool classroom – even if you’re short on space – with 10 Homeschool Room Ideas for small spaces! Need a homeschool room, but don’t have the extra room to spare? No problem! We’ve been homeschooling for 4 years and have never had a dedicated …

No entryway is complete without a spot to hang coats and hats. Here are the 15 best modern coat racks for your home’s entry! The entryway in our modern cottage is nearly complete. The traditional elements are in place: a hand-carved antique mirror and a handwoven Romanian rug. Next up? A set of modern coat …

Want to know how to display collections without looking cluttered? Try a letterpress drawer! Here are 15+ collections to display in a printers tray, letterpress drawer, or shadow box. As a child, I loved to collect small things… coins, keychains, stickers, rocks, and more. While, as an adult, my “collections” are a bit more practical, …

Need a spot to store your essential oils? Learn how to make a DIY essential oil shelf – in minutes! This DIY essential oil holder is easy and inexpensive. I’ve been slowly collecting essential oils to use around the house for bath bombs, linen sprays, and body scrubs. Over time, my little 2-3 bottle collection …

Has your child (or you?!) amassed a large collection of LEGO minifigs? You’ll love this clever way to display LEGO minifigures! The only thing my kids love more than LEGO® Bricks… are LEGO minifigures. Tiny LEGO Friends, Disney™ minifigs, and LEGO superheroes abound in our home. Our kids are getting their own rooms this winter …

Do you want to display a rock collection? This letterpress tray turned rock collection box is an easy, stylish solution for rocks, gems, or minerals! My son is a big science fan and his latest obsession is collecting rocks and fossils. For Christmas, he received several books about rock formations and my hand-me-down (but special) …

Basic wicker basket? Broken handles on an old basket? Learn how to add leather handles to baskets, a modern update that can be completed in no time! While wicker baskets are one of the best organization solutions, they can feel a bit basic. Before you go buy new totes or bins, try this quick update. …

Learn how to make a DIY Family Command Center from a large picture frame. This DIY command center has room for notes, photos, backpacks, jackets, and more! It’s hard to believe it’s nearly August, and back to school is just around the corner! You might be thinking about buying school supplies and clothing, but don’t …

Have a small laundry room? Try these inexpensive, small laundry room storage ideas! It’s easy to organize a small laundry room with clever laundry hacks and tips! Have you been blessed with a small laundry room — a tiny laundry room, even? Our laundry room was a closet, in a small hallway. Now it’s a laundry …

Dealing with a small closet? Have you ever considered which is best – a Wardrobe vs Dresser? The BEST small closet solutions might be found outside the closet: floor to ceiling wardrobes. What are the BEST small closet solutions? The answer to that question might actually be found outside the closet. What?! Yes! I can speak …