Friday, April 8, 2011

Friday Favorites


I have so many things saved in my favorite links, but once they go there they never seem to resurface, so I thought I'd start sharing them here. Maybe this can be my virtual rolodex of favorite things.

I've been eyeing teired wire baskets for a while now, but I haven't commited to one yet. This one from Pottery Barn is nice and big. I'd spray paint it white if it were mine, but the price tag defiintely keeps me from buying this version.

On with the Pottery Barn theme... I would love to have this as my tool table in the closet. I'd even love to have that mini fridge in there too. I can always go for an ice cold Coke and chilled chocolate bar when crafting!


This would be cute in Ethan's room filled with stuffed animals.


These are very familiar. I have candy jars in my scrap room storing all of my ribbon rolled onto clothespins. I bought my jars from Walmart.


Super storage like this would be awesome. Can you imagine the shelves filled with brightly colored bins and knick-knacks? Yummy!
And since I happen to have some pictures of my crafty space already on my computer...

Here's a picture of one of the rows of ribbon candy jars I mentioned.


I definitely swear by organizing everything by color. Here's how I keep my paper. The tabs are secured to clear page protectors that I sliced the 3-ring holes off of, so they're just pockets. I keep the scrap pieces in there, so I reach for them first. It really pays off.


I even organize my closet this way.


Okay, my mom is here visiting from Texas, so I'm off for now...

13 comments:

Michelle Hernandez said...

Laura those clothes pins are GORGEOUS!!!! If that were in a store I would be tempted to buy every single ribbon! I love the paper color matched tabs too- FANTASTIC idea. I have a lot of prints but maybe it's time I organize by tone as well. :)

Estivalia said...

Say hi to Mom from me! :) Oh, and funny thing, my dad IS flying today to Texas for a 2-week business trip lol! (he's going first to Dallas and then Tucson, AZ). Any craft stores I should point him in the area?? :P

(really, my dad is so clueless abroad that I just asked him to bring me back something from starbucks... which I don't have over here argh!)

I loved all your product features. Maybe it'd be easier for you to keep track of them with Pinterest. I signed up a couple weeks ago, and I'm hooked. You have to sign up and wait for an invite (couple days top) but it's really worth it :)

mamahasspoken said...

I loved that stack of wire baskets too. Think I'll head over to pottery barn and see how expensive they are....

Jenn Christman said...

I love all those things too!!! Thinking I might have to break down and buy some candy jars and clothes pins because my ribbon bucket is a MESS! I will need to work on my paper stash because its a total mess and yours looks wonderful. Now as for my closet... Color coded too!! Even have it color coded by tanks, short sleeves and long sleeves. Crazy I know but it works for me. Thanks for sharing! Have a great time with your mom.

keshapooh said...

Hi. these are some very cool ideas. Love the clothes pin idea. I see nothing wrong with have you colors in order. I think it looks nicer that way. Have fun with your mom. Just wanted to share some love from the love link up party. I'm a new follower as well. thanks again for sharing

Cindy said...

Love all of the pics!! I organize all of my clothes by color too!! Love your "Music Monday"feature!!
I'm going to become a follower!!
Please come visit my blog!

Smita said...

Love those storage ideas, Laura! You are soooo organized :)I am a disaster sometimes (ok, most times) though I don't want to be!

I love those clothespins...yummy! and the candy jars!

Boo hooo hooo I need a craft table :-p

lovemypaper said...

Hello I'm a new follower from the love link up party. Just stopping in to say hello Very nice blog! tfs

Unknown said...

Love how you organized your ribbons. Thanks for all these ideas, this summer I want to redecorate my room so it not only be functional but pretty and colorful. Thanks for your visit to mu blog and your sweet comment. You have a new stalker..ejem! follower... me!!

Monika Wright | I Love It All said...

I can send you a Pinterest invite, if you need one! And love your crafty creations, too. What do you organize your cardstock and pp in? I couldn't tell from the photo.

Tanya said...

Hi there.. I'visiting via the linking party and am now your newest follower. Love The Pottry Barn, but, like you, can't afford the price tags. come visit me if you would like. Thanks a bunch!!

Hugs,
Tanya

♥Silvana♥ said...

Laura your fav things are definaly great...but the way you organize your ppr..clothes and specially the jar of ribbons is to envy wow ....really wonderful

Unknown said...

Love those ideas! specially your clear pockets of paper!!! with color tabs!!! PS. I have my blouses organized by color too and I love it!!!! Thanks for sharing!
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