budget cool crafts

I stumbled onto Dollar Store Crafts this morning. So many fun projects here, like creating budget plant terrarium, a gardening apron or a wall hook out of a fork. Not that I have time to do any crafts right now since work is really kicking my ass lately. However, it's a good resource for others!

half-assed organization

I'm not that great at being organized. I have left the house without my keys, left my wallet at home only to realize that fact in line at the market, and my desk is a mess. I'm always jealous of those people who have organization coursing through their blood. Look at the lovely Pink Loves Brown and her beautiful office space. Am I jealous? Of course!


I grabbed the 2 photos above from the Pink Loves Brown flickr photostream, but you can read all about her home/office decorating projects on her blog, Making it Lovely.

As for our own home office, my side of the room has always been a bit disorganized. But last night I tidied up my desk (finally) and decided to take a photo since it's not going to last. We still have a lot to do with our space, but we did hang shelves last weekend and got rid of a lot of clutter. See evidence below. When we head down to Belling ham next weekend, I plan on picking up a shoe organizer (see above) to help me organize my cards that I sell on etsy. That purchase alone will make things so much better, I'm sure of it.

let the sun shine in!

Thankfully, that pity party of one, is beginning to disapate! Hooray!! The sun is out and it's warm again and it really, truly feels like spring is here. And slowly, in NewApartmentLand, boxes are being emptied, paint samples are being considered and with a kick-ass hardwood door dragged in the alley, we've now got a wonderful work table for our office. Things are looking up!

And because I've got decorating on the brain, I'm always scouring Craigslist searching for that perfect vintage hutch/credenza/coffee table/lamp/etc. I'm also making the rounds at various blogs (like this one) and flickr communities for inspiration. But hey, why not get inspiration from someone I know! My friend Mel's craft room was featured in today's LA Apartment Therapy post! I love her craft room and her cat, Simon, sure has style!