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Organized "Dream Home" Tour

Call me a bit crazy, but I decided it would be fun to create the ultimate organized dream home.  Have you ever done anything so silly? 


I get asked a lot about where I find my inspiration, or where my crazy ideas come from.  Well, typically, I sit and gaze at dreamy space, and then try my best to get creative and replicate them on my budget.  Or take note of the space itself and ask, "What makes it so pleasing?" and "What makes it so functional?"

So I thought it would be loads of fun {what better way to spend a quiet Friday morning?}, to gather some of my favorite inspirational photos from each space in a home, to try and get those organizational gears spinning.



Individual cubbies for each person to stash their belongings would be so dreamy.  Never loose hats, mittens, backpacks or a random shoe again because everything will have it's place!


For a more realistic sized entry, a pretty painted bookcase paired with pails is another great way to give every family member a "place" for their outdoor gear.


A divided tray is a great way to keep entryway clutter organized and easy to find when heading out the door in a jiff!



Clear storage is great for quick visual inventory!  Tiered racks work wonders so nothing gets lost in the back of the cabinet!  Same with a rotating lazy Susan, quickly give it a spin to find just what you are looking for!


Use the back of a cabinet door to keep menu planning and couponing clutter out of site.


Maximize storage by utilizing the back of cabinets with over the door organizers.



Never dig through a cold freezer again!  Everything is corralled in a labeled basket for quick grab and go cooking!


Save precious counter real estate by keeping items in a knife block inside of a drawer.


Save your back by storing larger backing items and pots and pans inside a lazy Susan cabinet.  Just spin and grab vs. digging through deep cabinets to get the pot from the way back!


Line drawers and use dividers to keep utensils from mixing and piling.  Only keep the essentials and what you have room to store.





Pretty media boxes are a great way to keep any living room clutter at bay.  No matter what is inside {photos, movies, small family games like cards and dice, etc...}, they always look tidy on a shelf!



I love the idea of keeping games right at a family room table, so you can just take one out and play right there, keeping the chances of losing pieces randomly around the house to a minimum.


Storage ottomans are also a family's best storage friend in the living room, since they can hide anything from small toys to gaming supplies, then close up and keep it all out of site and doubling as a foot rest or coffee table.





I love the addition of standard bookcases to a bath to hold everything from towels to toiletries and cleaning supplies to a basket of extra toilet paper.


I have always wanted to line the back of a medicine cabinet.  How could you not just be happy each morning you opened it up and saw that?  Love the clips for the toothbrushes and razor also!


I love the use of standard corbels as shelving dividers and again, you can't go wrong utilizing every door for extra storage!


Linens are bundled together and storage space is gained by adding simple wire shelves.




For me, laundry is one of my least favorite tasks.  So if I am going to have to do it, I would love the space to be fun and colorful and organized!


Small bowls to empty pockets in and decorative containers for laundry soaps make it so much more pleasing to the eye!


A single cleaning caddy to tote around the house is much easier than keeping different cleaning supplies under every single sink or up on shelves.


With a utility closet as neat and pretty as this, I would be motivated to even keep my closets looking in tip top shape!



A nice pretty chair, paper sorters and organizers and even a hook for your handbag.  No excuse not to be productive in this perfect place!


Expandable files are fantastic for receipts, coupons and larger ones are great for warranty/manuals and filing day to day paperwork.


Common kitchen items usually double as fantastic office supply storage.  And binders are also a no fail way to keep household documents in orderly fashion.


Use mail trays to quickly sort mail throughout the week and set 15 minutes aside each weekend to go through each tray and get it ready for the next week.


Keeping a stationary holder on your desk will mean you will be more likely to send out a thank you or just let someone know you are thinking of them.


I love the little labels on the scrapbook paper sorters.  Silly smart!


Proof once again that a door makes fantastic storage!  Especially when space is limited!


Uniform storage boxes and clear containers are great for a combined office/craft space.



Lots of bedside storage!


Double hooks for belts and scarves!


Keep jewelry on display so it actually is worn.


Paint the insides of your closets so they look like a room.  Use hangers that are uniform and only keep essential clothing pieces that can be mixed and matched to achieve endless looks.


Drawer dividers are great for socks, undergarments and belts!


Extend the life of pretty footwear by keeping shoes stored in clear shoe boxes.




A finished floor, storage cubbies and drawers, lots of wall storage and a counter work space.  Oh my, it doesn't get better than this!


Heavy duty shelving paired with storage bins and hooks is a great way to remember to grab those green bags when going to the grocery store, and gives you a place to stock bulk items when you return!


OK, so if that doesn't inspire you, I really don't know what will.  I haven't felt this inspired in awhile.  Going room by room and seeing so many spaces that shine.  All sorts of new ideas swimming.  I am itching to go cover a box with pretty paper.  And organize under the bathroom sink.  And do some extra decluttering and simplifying.  Any "Ah Ha" moments today?

How about you?  Who's organizing this weekend?  What organizing inspiration have you found, that you have already implemented and LOVE? 


All images found on BHG.com.


195 comments:

  1. Oh Jen, how I absolutely love this post. You gave me so many new things to go pin on Pinterest, LOL! And as always, inspiration for new projects. :D

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  2. I just love this inspiration post. Kinda makes me want to go home and purge! and organize! and buy pretty boxes! Happy Friday!

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  3. BEAUTIFUL!! I am so inspired! I actually spent some time organizing this week and have many plans for the weekend! Bring on the fun!

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  4. I love all of these ideas!! Thank you for sharing!! So inspired :)

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  5. I will take one of each of the rugs shown in these pictures!! I need to take some notes on how to incorporate color into my home. Color scares me, but in the end it all turns out so beautiful!

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  6. oh boy, so dreamy! Lots of great ideas here, thanks for sharing!

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  7. I love love love this post!! So many beautiful and organized spaces.

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  8. Oh my, I just spent some time dreaming! One step at a time, I keep reminding myself. I cannot wait to implement these ideas! Thanks for always keeping us organizationaly inspired! It makes life easier and saves money in the long run.
    www.theholeinmyhandbag.blogspot.com

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  9. So many gorgeous, COLORFUL spaces! I love it! Thanks for corralling so much awesome inspiration in one place for us. Definitely pinning this for future reference. :)

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    1. Also, I love your new banner at the top and the headers on the side! I loved it before, but the new look is great too! :)

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  10. So many great ideas in this post!

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  11. WOW!! So organized!!

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  12. This is by far one of my favorite posts in a long time. The laundry room with green walls has my head spinning! Our homes are always a work in progress and I can't wait to continue on my journey with some fresh and new ideas!!

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  13. Really great post, with great ideas. I am going to do several of these in my new house now! Thank you! My favorite post of yours in a long time too!

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  14. this post was brilliant and so inspiring! I am about to downgrade my living space to a small apartment, and got so many great ideas for how to make the most of a small space from this! Using the insides of doors and nice double hooks like those will be so helpful! and all those pretty labels are total eye candy.

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  15. Unbelievable ideas here Jen, thank you so much! I linked this post on my itsy bitsy little blog because I loved it so. This post, coupled with the post of organizing window shopping has uplifted my week to a major high. Thank you again and have a beautiful weekend. ~ Delfina

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  16. I was looking at some of these ideas the other day! I love them! And I love all the bright colors. Fantastic post!

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  17. Thanks so much for the post today. It has definitely inspired to get moving on my 2012 organizing projects. Hope you have a lovely weekend. Katie

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  18. This was terrific. Thanks so much.

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  19. LOVE all of these dreamy, organized rooms! What an inspiration! Have a great weekend and thanks!
    -Sandy

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  20. OBSESSED with those clips in the medicine cabinet for toothbrushes and razors. any idea where to purchase them??

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  21. AHHH I love the rug in the first bathroom shot (with the mirror on the window) It would be PERFECT in my laundry room!!!! do you know where its from!?!?!?!?

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  22. I just pinned every single image on my Pinterest "Dream house" board. I NEED TO LIVE HERE!

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  23. I am a new follower. Love your inspiring ideas!

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  24. I would love it if my house looked like this, a place for everything:)

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  25. So many great ideas to stay organized and on top of things. LOVE all these pictures, great inspiration. I feel like I need to get busy!!!

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  26. So funny that you like the sames one I liked/saw on Pinterest. Been looking on there for organization ideas for garages and small laundry/mudroom ideas. I love coming here and getting inspired. Off to do some more purging/organizing. :)

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  27. Wow...so much inspiration! Thanks for compiling all of this in one place Jen. So much we can take away and applly to our own homes.

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  28. SO.FABULOUS.

    Be still, my beating heart! Where is my fainting couch?! Oh right, over there under Mount Laundry.....

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  29. wow...just wow...some great inspiration there!

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  30. Drooling. I need to make a post of my own like this very soon!

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  31. I just nominated your blog for a bloggie!! You were my inspiration to start a blog and sooooo many projects in my home. Thank you. (p.s. to all your readers google bloggies 2012 to nominate her until the 15th!)

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  32. I have been looking EVERYWHERE for those toothbrush and razor holders found in that lined medicine cabinet pic. Do you still have the direct link to where you found that picture so I could investigate???

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  33. great ideas!!you are very very good!!

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  34. Love this post Jen. I keep dreamy pics like these in a folder on my hard drive. Actually, I saw a few of them in your post. How funny is that? My absolute fave is the 1st pic of the mudroom. For about a year I've been planning to make my own mudroom out of my entryway for about a year now since I've always wanted one. I have to cross that off of my list this year. Thanks for sharing.

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  35. My dream is to have a garage like that someday!!

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  36. It's not silly at all! I love collecting dream home pictures :) A couple of them I thought were from your house! I was surprised to find out that they weren't.

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  37. Where did you find the picture of the family room table with drawers to store board games? Great idea!!!

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    1. I left a link at the end of the post... all of the photos are courtesy of BHG.com. Unfortunately, their site doesn't list any of the product resources either {like rugs, furniture, etc...}

      xoxo!
      Jen

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  38. Would you be willing to give source information for some of the photos, if they're from catalogs? I would love to find some of the items from the first entry/mudroom photo and first bathroom photo. Thanks for the inspiration!

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    1. I left a link at the end of the post... all of the photos are courtesy of BHG.com. Unfortunately, their site doesn't list any of the product resources either {like rugs, furniture, etc...}

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  39. This is one of my favorite posts ever!! Love all of the ideas. You've inspired me!

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  40. OMG. These are great ideas! And now I want to spend all my time re-organizing my entire house. Thank you!

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  41. So many great ideas! Love the toothbrush holders.

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  42. Ok so now I know what I'm doing this weekend!! Love this, what a wonderful post!!!!!

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  43. Jen I love this round-up of organization dream home!! So much eye candy and great inspiration! Thank you for such a great round-up,
    Happy Weekend,
    Kathysue

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  44. Love the laundry room with the floor carpet tiles. I plan to do that in my laundry room this weekend! I have been wanting to re-do the floor in my laundry area but have put it off due to the cost of ceramic tile. I never thought of the carpet tiles. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  45. I always want to "pin" everything from your posts! Today was no exception!

    :) Julie

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    1. And as I mentioned when I shared this post on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Custom-Excel-Spreadsheets/132714353478657), I really hope my blog will be as amazing as yours someday!

      :) Julie

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  46. I love all of this!! It makes me want to spend the whole weekend organizing my house :) Check out my blog at http://www.letsmeetforlunchblog.com

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  47. How did you get all of those pictures of my house? ;) This was a fun post! I have many of the same inspirational pictures in my files. I love BHG, and I always appreciate that your spaces (real or imaginary) are colorful without being crazy!

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  48. Just found your blog and LOVE it!!! Thanks for all your tips and advice!

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  50. This is so fabulous!! I can't wait to beautify our home someday like this! {that mudroom made me swoon!}
    Ahhh so nice to dream {especially as i sit and look at a mound of papers needing to be filed!}
    (Colleen) @ PaRtY of 5!

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  51. I am drooling and can not formulate an intelligent sentence right now. WOW.

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  52. Oh to have an organized kitchen like that!

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  53. I pinned so many things from this one post, thank you so much Jen for the inspiration and I fianly had an aha moment about what I love so much about the images you share - it's the light. They all seem to be filled with colour and light love it!

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  54. Jen ~ your blog just brings a smile to my face! You are such an inspiration! Please keep it up! I look forward to your posts every single day! :) Take Care!

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  55. BHG always has the BEST Organizing eye candy! :)

    I can also get lost in browsing through home magazines in search of 'dream room' inspiration. The hobby was first sparked when my parents embarked on building a home when I was about 15. There was always a TON of magazines laying around as they were trying to make their own plans and decisions. I would put together whole dream house plans based on blue prints that I liked. :)

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  56. ohmygoooosh I'm most envious of the PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS in these photos. I wish I had enough light spilling into my home to get photos like this! or fancy lighting equipment and such. *pouting*

    Loving the inspiration girly! <3 now i'm going to go cry over my window situation. lol

    xoXOxo
    Jenn @ Peas and Crayons

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  57. Love your ideas! However, this is suddenly making me feel like my house is chaotic & out of control in the organization department! :p Thanks so much! I found your site from Bower Power! Heidi Rew from PartiesforPennies.blogspot.com

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  58. Wow, this is one of my favorite posts! Seriously, I just pinned 6 or 7 of those ideas for future use...love it!

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  59. I think I just died and went to storage heaven! I love it so much! :)

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  60. I am just dazzled at the mirror in front of the window. It's just awesome! Natural light for putting on make up. Definitely adding this to my requirements for future house projects. If not over the bathroom sink, at least I'll know where to position a vanity! LOVE it!

    Also, super inspired by the vacuum in the closet. I need a closet just that big.

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  61. Oh my goodness! I could eat out of that garage floor, so shiny and clean!! So much inspiration, thank you!

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  62. I am in LOVE! So many great ideas all in one spot. No wonder you call it the dream home.

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  63. I am having a great time today organizing photos into plain tan and black acid-free boxes. They are looking great on their shelves.

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    1. On her post for the "Mud-Room" she got a divided storage basket (almost JUST like the the kitchen drawer utensil holders in your kitchen!) and printed labels and glued them to pretty scrapbook paper. Look above for the mudroom storage and you'll see it! Hope I helped! Thanks and Have a Blessed Day!!

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  65. thanks! I'm new to your blog and am so inspired!

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  66. The decorating area over the door makes me swoon! Okay most of those make me swoon! Unfortunately the place where I keep my decorating supplies has a bifold door, so that wouldn't work. Thanks for all the inspiration!

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  67. I have got to find that stationary holder! That is exactly what I am looking for to hang on the wall to organize bills and loose paper that comes into the house!

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    1. They used to sell it at Target a couple of years ago, I have the matching stationary bins attached to the wall in our office closet. They are fantastic, but I haven't seen the same ones since. :( I will keep my eye out for similar options and share on the blog if I come across something.

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  68. The double hooks for belts and scarves was a total Ah Ha moment for me. We've been using this tie/belt hanger thing that I hate for years. My hubby doesn't even wear ties anymore, so the belts make it hang all uneven. I don't know why I never though to just use a couple hooks for the belts. Thanks for helping me solve my problem :)

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  69. We're thinking of building a home (something a little larger for our family of eight), and I love those mudroom cubbies! After your last post, we went to Target tonight and meandered through -- daydreaming! Thanks for all your hard work.

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  70. As always, you have not failed to inspire me. I am organising 2 closets this weekend, in 2 separate bedrooms. They are decent size with sliding doors, but they need to WORK more efficiently.
    I am organising 1 closet to make it work for 2 girls, one of which is about to start school for the first time, so I need to incorporate uniforms as well as find space for her outgrown clothes to store them for the little one.
    I have hubby on board for setting up a "bag nook" for school bags and baby nappy (diaper) bag, using your new office bag hooks as inspiration. Thankyou! :)

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  71. Such beautifully organized spaces! So much eye candy! I LOVE the ideas for the bathroom & linen closets with the dividers and door storage. Great ideas for when I start Spring cleaning this year for some fresh new ideas of how to better beautifully organize various spaces of my home.

    Right now I'm working on planning/rearranging my kids' room again. I was really happy with how I designed it last year for my 2 preschoolers: http://heartandhaven.com/2011/06/24/kids-room-final-reveal/

    However, now that I'm expecting again in March...I'm considering having all 3 lil' ones share a room and have our 3rd bedroom become a den/playroom (my oldest son graduates in June and will be going into the Air Force).

    It will definitely be a challenge to figure out space planning for 3 kids in a small 10x10 room! I just bought an awesome dresser off craigslist that could be used as a baby dresser/changing table combo (multi-purpose pieces will be a definite MUST)

    If you could find & post more inspiration pics of kids rooms (especially shared spaces with multiple kids) - that would be awesome!

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  72. WOW! You have been busy collecting dreamy images. I loved browsing through this post. Thanks for taking the time to post this.
    From Alissa@look.find.inspire

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  73. Wow, so many take away ideas on how to improve my organization. Thank you so much for taking the time to post this!

    Regina
    www.thecrazynutsmom.com

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  74. I so want that house, beautiful bright colours tidy and minimalist total opposite to me I must improve

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  75. "Eye candy" is right! I pinned most of these to Pinterest! :)

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  76. wow. this post is incredible. time to pinterest away!

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  77. so beautifully organized....love all ideas and u r awesome :)

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  78. This is amazing! Thanks for all of the wonderful inspiration!

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  79. Wow. So many great ideas crammed into one post. I'm going to star this one so I can refer back. Thanks!

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  80. Oh I love this post! Its just so beautiful. I love the stationary organization ideas and the one where each person has their own little place to put their belongings. Its so inspiring!!!

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  81. I want this house. The colors are amazing and I LOVE the organization. I would love to hire this person to do my house!

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  82. First time I visit this blog and - many good and creative ideas I must say. /Swedish Rebecka

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  83. Love this post! So many great ideas to gather inspiration from. Thank you!

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  84. What a great post ... thanks so much for sharing all the amazing ideas!

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  85. WOWWEE! Where do you live and when Can I borrow you!? lol I love your decorating and organizing. I wish I was this organized. I have 4 kids and one on the wzy and I so need a functional house like this. WOW. This is one breath taking blog! I am impressed!

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  86. Ohmygoodness. I was practically squealing as I looked through those pictures!! AMAZING. Thank you! :-)

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  87. I love your blog! And I know you've done a post on where you've gotten all your wonderful kitchen pretties, but I am dying for your rainbow colored mixing bowls in your lazy susan! Pretty pretty please share the brand/where you got them!!! Thanks dear :)

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    1. You can find the bowls on Crate an Barrel you can buy the set or separate ones ,also they are on sale right now!!!!!!

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    2. Thank you so much! I've been looking forever for these! :)

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  88. I am soooooo doing those soups! I LOVE it!

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  89. There is a lot of awesomeness to this. But let's be honest. Who lives like this. If I am taking time to fold my cotton underwear, it's time to reevaluate! :)

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  90. I discovered your blog this weekend and I've got to say, I'm already addicted!

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  91. I think this is the ultimate home tour of all! Can't wait to implement those ideas this month. Please keep doing what you're doing. YOu are helping tons of moms!

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  92. This post is what dreams are made of ♥

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  93. This is a really fun idea. I may have to try it, too. I like a lot of your images, but I hope you'd alphabetize your movies in those cute containers! ;)

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  94. I love this post, so many great ideas. I wish to some day have an organized home and have it look just like the pictures you posted :)

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  95. Hi, Jen! I'm Jen and I'm a new follower!!! Wow and Wow....I'm totally loving your blog!!! LOVE this whole post, too! Can't wait to read more. :-)

    www.jenandjercook.blogspot.com

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  96. I pinned so many ideas. thank you!

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  97. I definately want one of those over the door wrapping paper set ups! I'm definately drooling over it (and trying to think of which door in my house would be the right place for it)!!!

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  98. This post makes me want to declutter and sort! Thank you for sharing so much inspiration.

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  99. LOVE it all!

    Where's a good place to get media boxes? Our movies are getting out of control!

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  100. LOVE it all!

    Where's a good place to get media boxes? Our movies are getting out of control!

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    1. I have found some great ones at Walmart in the office supply section. Otherwise, IKEA or The Container Store.

      xoxo!
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  101. I love your blog and I have been following for a while. I did the over the door gift wrapping center from BHG last year. You can find it here with all the links to the suppliers if you are interested:
    http://www.nuestrasaventurasentexas.com/2011/02/easy-gift-wrapping-station.html

    And the pics she has up on this post are all from Better Homes and Gardens (like she states) that's why they are SO great. They were done by professionals ;)

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  102. hi jen! i, too, love organized spaces and just found your blog! i will be using the back of the door storage idea on our bedroom closet - thank you for the idea! i love the organized freezer! have you seen any good ways to organize a freezer that's a big drawer (like at the bottom of a french door refrigerator such as this one: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+-+25.8+Cu.+Ft.+French+Door+Refrigerator+-+Stainless+Platinum/9499027.p;jsessionid=6191111554E24A66C7362A27F7632DB5.bbolsp-app03-23?id=1218127927512&skuId=9499027)? it does have one drawer within the large one, but the bottom has a lot of space where things like to get lost! thanks again for your inspiration! :)

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    1. The Container Store sells wire freezer baskets that work well in a French door, drawer-style freezer: http://www.containerstore.com/shop/kitchen/refrigeratorFreezer?productId=10006650&N=74068&Nao=20. I used these in my Samsung French Door freezer and they have worked wonders!

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  103. Hmmm... I don't have a freezer like that so I am unsure how to answer, however, I would imagine tall, narrow bins would be good for sorting out your veggies, fruits and other categories. Also, I have heard it's a great idea to freeze items flat in a large zipper bag and then once they are frozen, store them vertically to save space: http://www.flickr.com/photos/annabellespeaks/4302027717/

    xoxo,
    Jen

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  104. Hey Jen!!!!! I enjoyed this post so very much. Do you happen to know where those clever shoes drawers are? I also LOVE the deep freeze idea, I am gonna use that! SO clever! :D (and cute!)

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    1. Hi Megan!

      I have seen them at the Container Store but they are crazy expensive. Love them, but costly.

      xoxo!
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  105. Looking for the clips for the toothbrushes from the SUPER GREAT organized medicine cabinet ~ ideas?????? LOVE YOUR BLOG!

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    1. I have looked everywhere. I can't find them :(

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  106. Wow. That. Was. Amazing. Pretty sure most of those made it to Pinterest...:) Any idea where the gift wrap hanging door organizer thingy could be found?

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    1. I think it's just an over the door pantry organizer that can be found at any home improvement store.

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  108. Do you know where I can buy media boxes like the orange ones you have pictured? Other than Ikea? THANK YOU!!!

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    1. Hi Candace!

      I think they are these: http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10025153&N=&Nao=20&Ntt=stockholm

      or these: http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10022886&N=&Nao=20&Ntt=stockholm

      xoxo!
      Jen

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  109. I was directed to your blog today through a friends "pin" on pinterest and I am HOOKED! I am curious about where you can get the wrapping paper/ribbon over the door organizer! That is brilliant. Actually everything in this whole blog is brilliant!
    Diane

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  110. Thank you for all these great ideas with beautiful pictures! I pinned almost all of them today!

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  111. Absolutely amazing. So many fabulous ideas. Stunning!! Thank you!!

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  112. Here is a link to the container store products:
    http://www.containerstore.com/shop/asSeenIn?N=77056

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  113. I had so much fun sitting down with this post and a cup of coffee, pinning away! I don't usually comment, but I couldn't help myself. I LOVE ALL of your posts, but this one....I thoroughly enjoyed and had to say thanks for all the inspiration!

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  114. Hi Jen, I am in love with your blog, ideas and "ultimate dream home!" I, too, was looking everywhere for the toothbrush clips and finally figured out what they are--self-adhesive cable cord clips!

    http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10027231&N=&Nao=40&Ntt=clip

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  115. I am so very impressed with these ideas! Goodness, m house could really benefit from some of these ideas! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  116. Found your blog on pinterest (shocker) and was wondering where I could find the over the door wrapping paper organizer. I can't tell if it was modified or if it's specifically made for wrapping paper. I appreciate your time and love this blog!!

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  117. Can you link all/most/some of the items used in these photos for organization? Would love to see ideas for the inside-cabinet and door mounts!

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    1. Hi Robyn!

      All these photos were from BHG.com and they don't often source their products on their website... if there is something in particular you are looking for, I may know where to find it, I consider myself a pro shopper when it comes to organizing items, lol.

      xoxo,
      Jen

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  118. I love the coral shams in the bedroom, do you know where those are from?

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  119. I agree with Penny. Every photo is beautiful but ladies, let's appreciate those misplaced socks and muddy foot prints... if only because we {HEART} the little ones behind it all. Any woman who lived in that house would be envied, yes, but more importantly... very boring! Embrace your life, however messy:)

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    1. I completely agree it is a balance! I think it is just a matter of making systems that are simple to maintain and time savers so we can spend time with those we love.

      xoxo!
      Jen

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  120. Wonderful ideas here I definitely will be doing some of them!

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  121. Wow this home IS a DREAM!! I'm going to go clean up right now. Thanks for sharing :-)

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  122. i clearly have a very looooong way to go!

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  123. I love the coffee table with drawers! Another great way to store belts/scarves/ties without pulling them all off to get to the one in the back is with shower curtain rings on a regular clothes hanger :)

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  124. I love all these things. Especially the tray for the keys and wallet. I am so doing that in my next house (moving soon) and I'm going to be super organized.

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  125. Beautiful! Why can't my house look like that? No matter how hard I try. But I just started reading your blog, so maybe in a little while... :)

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  126. Everything is absolutely perfect. Wonderful ideas in a so much useful blog. Thanks.

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  127. This is amazing..I was wondering where you got that over the door cabinet storage(wired).I have been looking for that kind for long time.

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  128. You motivate me ha. Everything looks so pretty!

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  129. This was so much fun! I love the selection and it's truly a dream home! My favorites are the mudroom and kitchen!

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  130. Where can I get the over the door organizers for the cabinet storage? I NEED.

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  131. Wow! This site is awesome! I am so encouraged and excited to get started. Thank you so much!!

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  132. I am drooling over this blog! You are wonderful! I am moving soon, and I am going to use a lot of your pics/posts for inspiration!

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  133. Wow this is a dream house if it existed. Can't wait to have an organized house...just need to get some paint on the walls first!

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  134. Such beautiful spaces!! Just stumbled into this and love it!!

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  135. Such awesome storage ideas! cause clutter just attracts more clutter.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  136. Lots of great ideas, but all I see when I look at these pictures is $$$$$ for all the *things* I'd have to buy in order to organize my house!

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  137. For those of you wondering about the toothbrush clips, I think I found something similar. They are self-adhesive cable holders meant for holding cords, etc. I found some at the container store for 9.99 (package of 6). They also have similar items on amazon. It looks like it would hold a tootbrush without it falling through but I haven't tried it out yet.

    http://www.containerstore.com/shop/office/cordControl?productId=10027231

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  138. I appreciate this post - it would be helpful if you could identify where you found/purchased organizing items like separators, lazy susan, etc. Thanks again!

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  139. I found your blog on pintres and i love it. It motivate me and inspire. Thank you!

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  140. I was just wanting to learn more about organizing my home. I'm finishing graduate school, moving out on my own, and normally very disorganized. This post gave me so many ideas to hopefully change that!

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  141. I've been browsing online more than three hours today, yet I never found any interesting article like yours. It is pretty worth enough for me. In my opinion, if all site owners and bloggers made good content as you did, the web will be a lot more useful than ever before.
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  142. I love this post. One thing we do to save space in our living room is to put all of our DVD's into a cd book. There's no need to keep the plastic cases where we need the space. We do save them in a container in our attic in case we ever decide to yard sale some of the movies off.

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  143. I can see from the many other comments that I am not the only person absolutely thrilled by this blog. I thought I was a little weird for always getting so excited about organizing, but I guess I'm not alone! I seriously never comment on blogs but I just love your ideas so much I couldn't resist. I've only been reading your posts for the last few weeks but I have already used several of your suggestions and managed to utilize space I didn't even know I had. Keep the ideas coming....they are very appreciated!

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  144. Just found your blog-- love it! Quick question, do you know where I can find the basic white bookshelves you featured in the bathroom? Or anything similar? Thanks so much! Now which project should I attempt...

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  145. I love your blog! Do you know where the garage metal storage cabinets came from? I want to organize our garage very soon and need storage (something with doors). I like that these are not plastic but metal. Thanks you!! :)

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  146. Hi. Great post! I love organizing too. I am in the beginning process of organizing all of my closets, including my pantry. I was curious, do you know of a good way to store/organize bread items(sandwich bread, hamburger buns, etc.) in a pantry?
    Thanks :)

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  147. Love your blog! Question: I have been looking for a small desk for my room, and I really like the one you have pictured under Home Office/Crafts (first photo). Do you-or anyone- know what type of desk it is? And any suggestions of where I can find one? Thanks!

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  148. I'd the chair cover on the desk chair a BHG picture or something you made? I'd like to track down a sewing pattern for it!

    Thanks:)

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  149. I am amazed at how you have an eye for storing, but also to make things look so cute! functional, yet fashionable! Amazing. thanks for all your tips!

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  150. hola soy Veronica, soy de México, me acaban de dar mi casa nueva y estoy muy emocionada, guarde como loca todas las fotos, me encanta y deseo aplicarlas todas, muchas gracias este blog es maravilloso,, lo compartiré con mis amigas.
    Dios te bendiga =)

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  151. You have done a beautiful job. I am going to TRY some of these ideas and HOPE I can do it :) Did you have to spend a lot on the boxes and trays, etc.? Is there a certain area of the house where you would start first if I needed to buy a little at a time? Do you recommend any discount places to buy your organization tools? Thank you so much!!!

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  152. Love your blog, very inspiring!

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  153. Love the office organizing and the closet wrapping paper station. Great ideas! Your photos are beautiful!

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  154. I am just in AWE!! I love all the ideas.. I would really LOVE to have my new home organize this beautifully!! So sweet.. such fine details!! LOVE IT!!

    Thank You!!!

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  155. Hi Jenn! I absolutely LOVE your organizing ideas. But is there any where on the pagethat has the info on where you bought the products that you used? I love the entryway divided basket tray, I haven't seen a tray like that. Where did you find that? Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas.

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  156. Hi, I love your blog and the great ideas. They are pretty and functional. I love the white metal stationery organizer. Could you tell me where to find it? Thanks, Ronda

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  157. Very organized!It's like I never wanted to touch anything or I might mess the whole thing!Very neat!I wish I can be that neat freak too!

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  158. Hi Jenn! I absolutely LOVE your organizing ideas. But is there any where on the pagethat has the info on where you bought the products that you used? I love the entryway divided basket tray, I haven't seen a tray like that. Where did you find that? Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas.Buy LOL Coaching
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    1. These photos are from Better Homes & Gardens, as Jen states. They rarely post sources, which is really annoying. I love that basket too!

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  159. you're kidding, right? who said it was silly? Your style is to die for, can't stop looking at the pics, and your med cabinet, ah.... I wish I could do the same for myself.

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  160. Where did you get the white desk? I love that!!!!

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  161. OMG! I wish I knew you so I could plead to you to come to help me! I just moved into my new home as a first time home owner and can't wait to make it as cute and ORGANIZED as your pics. Thanks for the inspiration and I only hope that I can implement some of these ideas!

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  162. Do you know where to find the blue mail trays? Thanks!

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    1. Hello! They look to be similar to these: http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10031912&N=&Ntt=tray

      xoxo!

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    2. Thanks so much for responding! Love your blog :)

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