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Ghost Mosiac

16 Friday Oct 2020

Posted by melissaoconnor in Crafty Ideas

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autumncrafts, ghostmosiac, homeschool, kidcrafts, learningathome

Elliot and I made these cute little ghost mosaics this afternoon that I got from @woodlark. We used small white beans and since I didn’t have dried black beans I just colored the eyes and mouth with black marker. Boo!

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.


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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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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.

Home is Where the Heart is

13 Thursday Dec 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Crafty Ideas, Everyday Design, The Home

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art, christmas, christmas tree, decor, garland, gifts, green, holidays, home, houses, interior design, ornaments, poinsettias, santa claus, silver, snowflakes, tinsel

I just love the holidays. Not just because I get to give people gifts and make them smile and get to spend time with family and friends. I really love it because it gives me the excuse to decorate, even though I always think of reasons to do so. Now that Dan and I have the house and a new addition to the family, this Christmas is even more special. We have our little family now which makes so happy.

I wanted to create a warm feeling throughout the house but mostly in the spaces we spend a lot of time in. This would be the living room and dining room. So the weekend after Thanksgiving, I took out our Christmas bin and got started. Boy, was I excited!

I started with all the knick knacks which I have collected throughout the years or have received as gifts. I bought 2 poinsettia plants to add some color and to bring a festive look to the stairwell, I wrapped green garland around the banisters.
Home is Where the Heart is
Home is Where the Heart is

Home is Where the Heart is

Home is Where the Heart is

Then, for the first time, I hung real garland around our doorway between the living room and the dining room which brought a whole lot of holiday cheer to the space.
Home is Where the Heart is

Home is Where the Heart is

Then I hung our stockings, which I bought new this year. I love the white fur faux ones I bought from Pottery Barn for Dan and I. They look so nice, especially with our names on them. The dogs each have their own little stocking as well. I purchased this cute train stocking holder from Bed Bath & Beyond for only $20, which was a great deal. I had been looking for weeks for the perfect holder and I was so happy I found it.
Home is Where the Heart is

Usually, we put up our little fake tree we have had for years but this year we went and bought a real little tree since its the first holiday in the house. I love it so much. It is decorated with a combination of ornaments that I have had for years growing up as well as Dan’s with some tinsel and silver beads. We sat it on our media cabinet and surrounded it with all our gifts.
Home is Where the Heart is

Home is Where the Heart is

Home is Where the Heart is

Home is Where the Heart is

Home is Where the Heart is

In the dining room I kept it simple with a poinsettia plant and the white ceramic tree my Grandmother made for me years ago. There are little hints of the holiday throughout the space.
Home is Where the Heart is

Home is Where the Heart is

Our kitchen does’t have much space for much decoration so I just added a little bit of bling and found a perfect spot for a santa doll my Grandmother gave to me.
Home is Where the Heart is

Home is Where the Heart is

I hope you all had fun decorating your homes. Don’t you love the holidays!

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