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Organization Posts
Old IKEA kitchen cart gets a second life
While working on a rental kitchen makeover for some friends, I needed to find a kitchen cart or island to add...
How to organize kitchen cupboards to display china
A couple of weeks ago I helped my mom move into a new apartment. It's a wonderful apartment but a bit smaller then...
DIY Hanging Purse Organizer
I was looking for a quick and easy way to store my purses so I could free up some shelf space in my closet, and...
My LA apartment: The good, the bad and the ugly
It’s been a while since you last saw me and I’ve been very busy: a cross-country from NYC to LA with a new empty...
DIY Shoe Organizer
I recently moved into my new apartment in LA and though it's far from perfect, it is much bigger and has lots more...
Small kitchen ideas: tension rod above sink
I love tension rods and have used them for many things as I mentioned in this previous post. And they have saved the...
Small space living: my NYC studio apartment
My small 450 ft2 studio apartment in NYC has been a wonderful place to call home for the past 3 years - no only was it...
DIY Hanging Earring Jewelry Organizer
I have a lot of earrings and wanted to have an easy way to store the ones I use the most so I can have quick access to...
DIY Double Hang Closet Rod
One of the easiest ways to instantly double your hanging space in a closet is to add a double hang closet rod. You can...
Add extra shelving space with DIY shelf inserts
If you're like me and only have a limited amount of shelving space to store things, with no room to add more, a...
Simple DIY coat rack
I was looking for a simple coat rack to install on wall panels I was making for an episode and I couldn't find...