So "Last Year"...a look back at the best of 2013...

I wasn't going to do a "Best of 2013" post...

Since I'm in cleaning, organizing and purging mode here I decided to do a round up of some organizing ideas from 2013 instead...

Getting Organized with JUNK :)

But then it got REALLY cold...and school was cancelled so my kids were home...and all my big "plans" didn't seem as important as getting "cozy" with my kiddos for a couple more days.

Then I started peeking around at all of the fun "Best of 2013" posts and I got curious...are you curious too? 

Maybe nobody else cares...but since I don't have anything else to share I'm going to show you anyway...OK?

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My handy welding husband helped me transform a few old drawers and yardsticks into rustic end tables.

Old Drawers turned End Tables

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I was hesitant to post this tour of our "less than perfect" home...but as my 2nd most viewed post of 2013...I guess it turned out OK.  You all must love "Home Tours" as much as I do??

Our "Home Chippy Home" Tour

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And the #1 most viewed post here last year was...

"Couple of Drawers and a Sign"

The thing that makes me extra happy about this post being the most viewed is that it features this amazing sign made by my dear friend and booth partner Joan(aka Signs of the Times).

 (If you want to check out the rest of our "wares" you can find our booth at Antiques Downtown, Elk River, MN)

And by the way...my most viewed post EVER is still...

Our Ladder Bed Canopy...from 2012...by far!!

So that's that...and now I'd better run and "move on" to 2014.  The kiddos are back in school and it's time to "focus" on getting back into a routine.


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Happy New Year friends...
thank you for all of your visits, sweet comments and encouragement.  I love to share my (sometimes crazy) ideas here with you.  Your kind words inspire me to keep on creating.

I don't have a "plan" for 2014, I will just wait to see what God has in store :)

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we can ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever!  
Amen

Ephesians 3:20&21

Blessings,



Thinking ORGANIZATION...with Junk...

As I start the New Year, my mind always goes to "Fresh Start"...which means lots purging and re-organizing.

Here's a little peek back at 10 things we did here to get organized with JUNK in 2013.

I have always been a "collector"...I try to tame the "clutter" using shelves and vignettes.

A Couple of Drawers and a Sign

Kitchen Drawer to Chalkboard Shelf

We used drawers and crates galore for organizing in our Coffee Station gone CRAZY!!

And we used another drawer and some salvaged hooks in our little Chippy Bathroom Redo.

And speaking of organizing small spaces...

We lofted the beds in both of our kids' rooms last year.

Lofted "Cottage" Bed

Pallet Racking to Lofted Bed

Memo boards are great for getting things organized...even better when using salvaged and re-purposed finds.

Kraut Cutter turned Memo Board

Ladders get even more handy for organizing...

Old Ladder turned Wrap Station

Love benches?  

Stack them up for more space saving shelves.  

This one doubles as a window seat.

Stacked Benches to Bookshelf

And, last but not least...

I am still loving my Spool Turned Spinning Spice Rack in the kitchen.

So are you ready to get organized for 2014?  

I just need to finish packing up all those junk Christmas trees...

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Wishing you MANY Blessings and LOTS of cool Junk in 2014!!

Chat soon, 

Our Home Tour...creating "collected charm"...

I thoroughly enjoyed the tours this week over at The Shabby Creek Cottage so I decided "Why not?"

  

Here's a little peek around at our house...

(There are lots of pictures so I'll keep the commentary to a minimum and add links for more info when available) 

Rusty junk everywhere...

Paint Stirrer Flower

Junk on the Front Porch

Our Chippy Front Entry Light

I still love our little entry "bench" made from a material stand from a factory.

The sitting room...

"Inspiration Corner"

The Great Room

Spring Mantle

I love unconventional side tables...

...like this one we made from an Old Drawer to End Table.

Spring Centerpiece

Benches to Book Shelf...and a window seat.

The Kitchen... 

I cheated in this room...these are old pictures.  The kitchen needs a little "TLC".  I'll do another post when I like it more :)

Some Outdated Fridge Fun...with chalkboard paint.

Old Ladder "Wrap Station" 

Heading up to Our Room

"Big Girl" Ladder Bed Canopy...my most popular post EVER!!

We recently added some "Chippy Charm" to our Upstairs Bathroom.

My son's room is in need of a "bigger boy redo".  Here are a couple of things we added recently...

Metal Ladder to Hook Rack

Printer's Tray Lego Figure Display

"Sweet Details"...in our little girl's room.

The Family Room...

This lower level is REALLY hard to photograph...I'm still a "point and shoot" girl.  Forgive me :)

The "Guest Bathroom"...

Wine Crate Shelves

Chippy Vent Cover Magazine Holder

The 3 Season Porch.

Garden gate window valance.

A cool old church sign purchased from my friend Jan Berg aka Summerspell...look for her at Junk Bonanza!  Amazing person...super COOL junk!

  

Heading out to the Deck.

Old Crate Planters

Vintage Headboard Patio Fence

My "new" "Pallet Perch"

Back at the fire pit...rustic, just how we like it :)

I recently got the courage to show you my quirky little Potting Area.

Before you go...
Have you seen my little Junk Shed??  It's just storage for now...but someday I'm dreaming of a sweet little studio :)

That pretty much covers it...whew! 
A little peek into our happy little world...thanks for stopping by!!

Now click over to visit some other homes too...and better yet link up your charming space :)

Summer Tour of Homes at The Shabby Creek Cottage

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