Baskets Fix Anything!

In our main bathroom we have built-in shelves.  They have the potential to be a great storage space but they end up collecting "stuff" and they are impossible to organize and make look "pretty."  So I gave up on continually trying to make these shelves look neat and organized so I invested in wicker baskets from Target.  They made great storage to hide bathroom essentials like toilet paper and kleenex.  The baskets are also large enough to hold a set of bed sheets.  The best part of using baskets as storage on these shelves is that I could just throw the stuff in them and give up on the organizing completely.  The end result is that the shelves look pretty and I created some much needed storage - take a look below! 



What a Mess!





Much Better !

How do you use baskets to organize your home?  Feel free to leave a comment!

And the Winner Is...

Thanks to those of you who visited my blog in the past few days and to those of you have joined as followers of Design Your Dwelling. 

The winner of the piece of Lia Sophia Jewelry, valued at up to $100 is Kelli Jo!  I will send your gift in the mail to you in the next week. :) 

Please check my blog regularly for more give-aways and of course ideas and inspiration to lead a beautiful life! 

Repurpose a Vase

eweI love jewelry - especially Lia Sophia jewelry!  Two years ago my good friend and Lia Sophia Unit Manager, Melissa, introduced me to this beautiful jewelry and the Lia Sophia business opportunity. Since then, my jewelry collection has gotten a little out of control but the problem is that I love it all and wish it could be on display all of the time. 

I came up with this quick idea to corral my bracelets.  Find a square vase (any shape will work) and fill it up with bracelets.  Michael's and Hobby Lobby are great stores to find inexpensive vases.  This display of bracelets looks great on my dresser and serves a dual purpose as a jewelry holder and a decoration. 

If you see any of these bracelets that you like or if you would like to see more Lia Sophia jewelry, check out my website:  www.liasophia.com/bethlauwagie  I am always looking for stylish women to host shows and share the Lia Sophia opportunity with!  If you are interested in hosting your own jewelry show, please contact me via this blog or my Lia Sophia website - the hostess benefits are fabulous!

Become a follower of my blog between now and Friday to get your name in a drawing for a chance to receive a FREE piece of Lia Sophia Jewelry!  I will announce the winner in a post on Friday!

Blank Canvas

I just moved into a beautiful farm house in Iowa with my boyfriend, Adam.  Over the past couple of years Adam has perfected this farm site that he invited me to share with him.  I feel so fortunate - especially since he said "Sweetheart, the house is yours!"  That was music to my ears because I love to decorate and re-decorate. 

The night before the movers were coming with all of my stuff, we donated Adam's furniture to a good friend of his who livesdown the road, a bachelor in need of an upgrade.  Here is a picture of what we were left with on a Friday night.

I love this picture for two reasons.  First, the main subject of this picture is my extremely handsome boyfriend who had no idea I took this picture.  Second, it is a picture-perfect blank canvas, a fresh start, and a decorator's dream space!  If you ever get the urge (or the ambition), move everything out of a room in your house to create a blank canvas.  It's fun, refreshing and rewarding to give your space a new look!

More pictures to come as the decorating continues....