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Before and after -- the laundry/mud room reveal

Whoohoo, the reveal day is here -- I'm done with the laundry and mud room makeover! The main goal of these updates was to add more functional storage, and I definitely accomplished that.  And even with all of that new storage, this has become the prettiest room in the house! It is so lovely! Marrying form and function is my favorite thing.  Before I share a million pictures, let's recap where we started and what I've added over the past couple of months. You can see my plan to add more storage to this mud/laundry room combo here. This side of the room was where I focused most of my time:  We had the countertop to start with, and I...

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When a gift is handmade, it carries special meaning

It shows you took the time and effort to make something truly extraordinary. From coasters to cupcakes to potted plants, there are plenty of creative DIY gifts for everyone—including best friends, grandmothers, parents, and party hosts. We’ve collected 57 unique DIY gift ideas that will inspire you to start creating. Keep in mind that the best gifts are both personalized and practical. Something as simple as a cutting board can be decorated or customized in a matter of minutes.     Note your favorite tutorials and try them out the next opportunity you have to give a special gift. And once you’re done with this list, don’t forget to check out our gift finder for extra help finding the perfect present....

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We were so inspired by the unique entries from the Cut-and-Sew Fat Quarter Giftables Design Challenge

Artists from around the world designed fabric panel projects to kick-start the creation of plushies, ornaments, masks and so much more. With all of your pattern pieces on one fat quarter of fabric, it’s easy to sew up creative presents or a little something for yourself. The Spoonflower team in both the US and German factories got a head start with their own holiday decorations and gifts with 14 of their favorites from the design challenge printed on Petal Signature Cotton. New to fat quarters? Click here to learn more. Gabrielle H. | Customer Service Team | US Project: Bunny Hops Soft Book by amy_maccready Little ones will love watching the bunny hop from page to page in this soft...

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30 Of The Best Organizing Hacks From People Who Know What They’re Doing

If you’re like me, you spend half the day on a mission to find the second missing sock, torturing your family members with never-ending "have you seen" questions about this and that, trapping yourself in the eternal "lost and found" limbo. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be this way, so bear with us. Bored Panda has compiled a list full of practical and super simple ideas that will give your home (and soul) some much-needed order. From making an "eat me first" bin in your fridge to making a magnetic organizer for your makeup to mount on the wall, this is something you wanna take notes on and thank us later. At the end of the day,...

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