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s. Does that even make sense? LOL. You all got a sneak peek ofNate’s nursery back in August when I shared our baby registry, but it wasn’t until a few weeks later that the room fully came together. It’s a good thing Nate didn’t arrive early because I waited until the last minute! NURSERY DETAILS // Million Dollar Baby Classic Tanner 3-in-1 Convertible Crib | Million Dollar Baby Classic Willa Recliner | IKEA Custom Built-In Closet System | Yellow Border Storage Bins | Area Rug | Floor Lamp | Similar Curtains | Bunny Storage Ottoman | Changing Table | Diaper Pail | Diaper...

But moving to a hostel or traveling comes with its caveats. If you don’t go well prepared, then it is very likely that you may come across minor inconveniences that can eventually end up ruining the fun you were set out for. One of the most common problems people face during an adventurous trip is having no proper room to put their clothes in. Now, of course, you could leave your clothes in the suitcase and call it a day. However, this can prove counterproductive and will make it impossible to access all of your clothes. You will probably have...

ClosetMaid system (see all configurations), petite-friendly 14″ hangers, overhead / underbed storage bins (also sold here) After a lot of time spent indoors and the arrival of warmer weather (although what’s this I hear about snow tonight?!), I started doing my seasonal storage swap. Twice a year, in early spring and again in the fall, I rotate out / in larger items that are particularly seasonal like boots, scarves, coats and thick sweaters. Living in a small city condo, this has been important for making the most of my accessible closet space. Below is my usual process and products used!...

How to Create a Minimalist Capsule Wardrobe I’ve been into capsule wardrobes for quite some time now. I think my interest for them started when I was reading the book Zero Waste Home (great book, by the way!) and I learnt that Bea Johnson’s and her family members’ capsule wardrobes all fit in a carry-on suitcase each! What a great way to live — you can pack your whole wardrobe for any trip and it just seems so easy to have fewer clothes. I really enjoy having fewer items in general (except books) and find it brings calm to our...

Not everyone can own a home with a large walk-in closet, but we can incorporate the same details that make closets glamorous into our own smaller spaces—fancy lighting, painted or papered walls, glass shelving, fun and funky décor. This luxury closet by Jamie Drake has it all and looks like a chic department store dressing room. The polka-dot upholstered bench and golden drama face wall hangings add a touch of whimsy. (Photo: Traditional Home) Clean . . . redo . . . organize Edit your wardrobe. Keep only those things you love and get rid of the rest. Think quality instead of quantity. There’s...