GET ORGANIZED
Never, in a million years would I throw away a basket – or any kind of container whatsoever – before trying to repurpose it, no matter what its condition. This flatweave basket was a favorite because of its loose shape and its generous size. It may have lost its handles during the last move but it certainly… Continue Reading
I was shopping for hardware the other day, looking for knobs to replace the ones on the Craiglist vanity desk I was giving a remake. In between handles, knobs, and brackets, I found a brass hook with a curved shape that I loved. Now a hook’s main purpose is to hang a towel or two in the bathroom, a… Continue Reading
It’s been quite a while since I first pinned these nesting neon boxes by Kate Spade on my Pinterest “future projects” board. They’re not for sale anymore but they’re still absolutely desirable, especially now that spring is coming. It wasn’t until last week that I finally decided to repurpose some old storage boxes that were part of my… Continue Reading
Over the past weekend, while we were shopping for some good Napa Valley wine, I asked the store owner if he had any empty wooden wine crates that I could take home. They are quite difficult to find nowadays, as most producers have lowered their cost by packaging and shipping wine in carton boxes. But, some wineries continue… Continue Reading
Covering a box with wrapping paper is nothing new, but attaching a metallic handle is certainly a lovely addition! And when the box is actually an old shoe box, that is certainly a transformation! My new storage boxes look super cute on the shelf and they’re so convenient ~ I can now organize any smaller… Continue Reading
Our little entryway has been much more functional since I made a couple of small additions to the space: I added a cute étagère that I found online (for free!) and a mirror that made this small and darker part of the house feel more open and bright (check out all the updates, here). In that same entryway, there is one more wall, and… Continue Reading
It has been so (happily!) busy between friends, family and a few seaside escapes that time flew by so fast over the last weeks in Greece. I had a few projects in mind for our Athens apartment, but honestly, is it even worth spending time on cosmetic changes that will lead to more cosmetic changes if… Continue Reading
Traveling takes a lot of organization: booking flights, issuing tickets, preparing suitcases, arranging passports and other travel documents all while getting the entire family ready. I don’t know about you, but the stress adds up fast when we’re traveling! So, if you are like me, I’m sure you wouldn’t mind a couple of time saving tips! This… Continue Reading
I have to admit that this post is geared more to those neat freaks, who like me, want to have every inch of the house organized (well, it’s not always, but I try). I can think of many people I know (my mom would be the first) who would look at me, puzzled and ask… Continue Reading
This is such an easy subject and yet I’ve rewritten this introduction several times. All I wanted to share with you is how I always have fruit that is washed, ready to eat and well organized in my fridge. My trick consists of simple containers that I first use as a “bathtub” to wash the… Continue Reading