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Category Archives: Art & Design

Stylish Ways to Hide and Organize Your Kid’s Stuff

20 Sunday Aug 2017

Posted by melissaoconnor in Crafty Ideas, Everyday Design

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kids storage, organization, organize kids stuff, storage solutions, stylish storage solutions

I have always been an organized person and keeping my home tidy is big deal. Now that I am a mom, I’ve had to make room for our son’s toys and other stuff that take up space. I always see parents showing the mess in their house they just don’t have the energy to clean up, mostly because the kids just make a mess again so they see it as a waste of time. This is not me, lol. There are a bunch of ways to store toys and not let them overcome a space. And it can be done in style! Here are a few tips to help you get your home in tip top shape and have the play areas your kids need. If you don’t have children, you can also benefit from these helpful suggestions too!

Bins and baskets are always a win win. Not only are there so many options out there, they are pretty affordable and tend to go with all types of styles.


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Boxes and crates are cool too because you can stack them and design your own structures. Plus, they immediately turn your storage items into accessories, so you will want to use items that are nice to look at. This may help your children to get involved in cleanup time too!


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Containers you can see through are nice when you need to keep smaller things tidy. And its another opportunity to incorporate a little bit of fun into the space.


Image credit: diyncrafts.com / pinterest.com

And then you have old fashioned shelving. You can never go wrong with these. Whether they are on the wall or stand on their own, arranging shelves is always fun. Put pretty things on display and keep it fresh.


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Newsletter Update

03 Wednesday Aug 2016

Posted by melissaoconnor in Art & Design, News

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design tips, design tools, etsy shop, gray star news, monthly newsletter, news, newsletter, sales, sign up, special offers, updates

After a two month break, my newsletter has been redesigned and will now include lots of new goodies. Along with news and shop updates, you will also find design tips and great design tools I may find over the course of the month (designers these are for you!). I have also decided to feature an Instragram feed I love to share more inspiration. And of course, as always, my subscribers are the first to know about special promotions, sales and giveaways. If you haven’t signed up yet, this is the perfect time to jump on board. I hope to see you there!

You can sign up at: http://bit.ly/graystarnews

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Macrame for Your Home

22 Friday Apr 2016

Posted by melissaoconnor in Crafty Ideas, Everyday Design

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crafts, design, design inspiration, macrame, macrame in your home

Here is a little graphic to inspired some ideas on how to use macrame in your home. I have always loved this art form and it brings so much beautiful texture to your spaces. Thanks to Terrys Fabrics for sharing. Enjoy!

Macramé for your home
Macramé for your home by Terrys Fabrics.

Branding 101 FREE Guide

24 Thursday Mar 2016

Posted by melissaoconnor in Design in Business, Shop Gray Star Design

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boost your business, branding 101, business, create a brand, essential branding tools, free business info, free download, free guide, inspire ideas, success

Branding 101 FREE Guide

I am now offering a FREE PDF, Branding 101-What You Need to Get Started, as a quick start guide to learn more about the 3 essential tools you need to get your business moving in the right direction. This is just a fraction of what I cover in my full course, but download the 2 page PDF now for insight on how to create a successful foundation for your business.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE GUIDE

And to learn more about my full course, Branding and Marketing 101-A Guide to Boost Your Business, Inspire Ideas, and Create a Brand that Represents You and Your Work, just visit http://bit.ly/brandingandmarketing101 and purchase the PDF at the limited time price of $50 now!

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