A month by month plan to get your home storage organized: March is for living room organization

So month three of BHG's month-by-month storage plan is to conquer your living room. This one is pretty easy, I promise. If you missed month one - January, you can see the home office storage plan in my previous post. If you missed February, which was conquering the kitchen, you can read it at this post. You can also read them here on BHG.

March Storage Projects: Living Room

• Personal Storage Bin. Give every family member a spot to stash personal items. Fill a bookcase with similar baskets or bins and label containers with each person's name. Establish a house rule to put away books, magazines, toys, and projects every night.

bins keep clutter under control
via House to Home


• Multifunctional Storage. Overhaul your occasional tables. Replace tables and traditional ottomans with small chests and storage cubes. Add baskets to open spaces. Skirt tables and stash items underneath.

• Don't Overdo with Collectibles. Edit a collection to 12 or a fewer outstanding items. Display on a single shelf for maximum impact. Store other items in the collection in one location. Introduce three or four new items--and remove and store the same number--every season.
via BHG

• Create a Space for Entertainment Supplies. Designate one easily accessible drawer for entertaining supplies. Fill the drawer with coasters, napkins, and snack bowls or plates. Include a basket of favorite snacks, a roll of paper towels, and a mini trash receptacle.

via BHG

Some living room inspiration

via Real Simple

via KML Design




3 above via House to Home

An organization junkie's dream - Not to miss home organization sale

Spring cleaning is upon us and Beyond the Rack is having an awesome sale on essentials you'll wonder how you ever lived without. Beyond the Rack is one of those sites where you need a membership to shop - and if you click on this link - http://www.beyondtherack.com/member/invite/B3CBBBA8 you can sign up to be a member free and fast.

Enjoy!

$54.99 for this hamper cart
$18.99 for this bamboo shoe rack

$99.99 baker's rack

$11.99 storage set

$8.99 drawer organizer - (I have one of these and it's a life saver)
$19.99 for a 24 pack of wooden hanger

lots of garment racks on sale - $29.99 for this one

rolling cart for $89.99

$34.99 for this entire laundry organization system

They also have lots of nice bedding, decor, and rugs on sale.

A cabin retreat in Denmark - to rough for you or just right?

ahhh...that hot tub might just make it just right for me...


What do you think? Could you live in this cabin full time - or just a week?
via indenfor & udenfor

A great coupon code for pet owners and readers of Decorology

The super nice folks at DenHaus are offering a super generous discount on BowHaus pet crates. Just use promo code DECOR2011. It’s for $100 off the BowHaus. This promo will expire 2-weeks from today so don't drag your feet on this one. You can start shopping at the site - DenHaus


About the product:
Dogs naturally like to "den-up," and their den is a safe haven for them and a place where they can achieve a little much-needed privacy from time to time. However, most families end up putting crates in laundry rooms, basements, or garages, because they usually aren't the most attractive piece in the house. However, a little Seattle company called DenHaus has decided to do something about this issue. DenHaus offers a line of crates that your pet will feel comfortable and safe in, and that you will love the look of! You can opt for something more traditional, the "TownHaus," or something more modern, the "ZenHaus." You can also pick between different sizes and colors.

BEAUTIFUL spring outdoor spaces and exteriors

I NEED sunshine and warm weather NOW. I cannot take the cold or dreariness anymore. I love that smell when it is first getting warm and you open your windows. Hopefully it comes soon. In the meantime - I'll just imagine I'm here:

My favorite place on earth - the beach

Such a great way to spend an evening - reading out on this porch


I like when outdoor elements are made of organic, raw materials like this canopy made of branches

via Eric Roth Photography

so cute
via Nikreations


One day I hope to have some wisteria
via Scandinavian Chic

Glamorous but not over the top bedrooms

To me, the bedroom is potentially the most important room - though I know this is debatable. I sleep A LOT though so my bedroom needs to put a smile on my face. Here are a few bedrooms that do just that. Enjoy!

Love the wall color - could use a headboard though...


via Alice in Designland

GORGEOUS

The quilt doesn't look too hokey country because the rest of the bed is all white


I would never think to paint my bedroom chocolate but this is beautiful.
via Country Living

A mix of Natural and industrial - an beautiful fusion in one home

This glam and fabulous home is that of designer couple Jamie and Larry. They both have a love of natural objects and industrial style and have carefully edited their home to reflect just that.

amazing fireplace





I love all the little vignettes throughout their home

Did you ever think a kitchen could be so glamorous?


via Rue