Design Inspiration: Storage Stairs

If you've been around here for any time, you'll know I have a fondness for organization, shelving and storage solutions--especially of the space saving type. Here's a few more I found Online--so clever, so practical, all DIY.

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Design Inspiration: Office

It seems like we may never finish remaking our office space. Originally designed to be a dining room, like many of you, we use our spaces for multiple purposes, and our office is no exception. Being a pass-through space to both our kitchen and living rooms, our ultimate goal is to maximize our storage and keep everything behind closed doors to cut the visual clutter. Enter Ikea, Craigslist, yard sales and plenty of DIY and creative thinking.

These spaces were all created in less-than-traditional rooms (closet, attic, garage and shed) and they inspire me to continue my quest for our perfect office space!

Garden Inspiration: Patios

Do you have a patio? Don't all of these look very inviting?

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Garden: Grow veggies in 2-4 square feet

For anyone that loves fresh veggies but is short on space or maybe you just doesn't want the upkeep...this might be just your ticket for a mini garden this summer.  

TOMATO
In a sunny 2-foot square bed, tuck a single plant. Prolific varieties include 'Sun Gold', a cherry type, or 'Early Girl', a medium slicer. 

+ BASIL
In a 3-foot square bed, grow three basils and a tomato plant.  Perfect for making pesto and for pairing with tomatoes and mozzarella in summer salads.

+ CHIVES & CUKES
In a 4-foot square bed, add a row of chives beyond the basil, then plant a single cucumber vine.

Discovered HERE.

Neat Things: Tabletop Fireplace

FOUND HERE.