Closet Organization

I have been wanting to organize my closet for goodness, who knows how long, but a LONG time. I always end up just picking things up and tidying up a bit, but not really "organizing" it. This Sunday I decided things had to change. I have been reading blogs about organization and became inspired. And I am more than happy with the outcome!

This was before.... I know. It's terrible! But, for the record, it wasn't always this messy. The day I took this picture it was just extra messy. But regardless, something HAD to be done!

And this now....

Taaadaaa!

As you can see in the 2nd photo to the top, my shoes use to be stacked at the top of my closet, still in their original boxes. I like them this way soooo much better. So nice to actually see my shoes!

This is my favorite part. Shane built me these two shelfs for my shoes at the bottom of the closet. It was so needed! He is definitely a keeper!

Scarfs folded nicely. Wonder how long this will last?

Can't even begin to say how nice it is to have my closet organized for once! This post is mainly for my sister Clarissa. She loves her some organization! ;-)

Home-Made Ring Cleaner

I have very few pet peeves in life...

But having dirty jewelry, my wedding/engagement ring in particular,  is one of my TOP pet peeves.

So much so that I literally put it on my to-do list monthly because it bothers me that much.

Yes, clean jewelry is that much of a priority.

See, I am not making this up.

But I really hate the inconvenience of having to taking it to the jewelry store to get cleaned. I have been looking for a of home-made cleaning products that actually work. So, when I came across this video via Pinterest on how to clean your jewelry with basic products you have around your house I was so excited! I tried it out and what do you know...It worked wonderfully!!

All it takes is some Baking Soda, warm water, regular temperature water and a paper towel/soft cloth

First pour a little bit of baking soda into a small container of warm water. Just enough to make a paste.

Then put some of the paste all over your ring/piece of jewelry

After that rinse it off in a container of regular temp. water

Now dry it off with a soft cloth or paper towel

And wallah! Sparkly clean ring!

Tyson

This post is two days late...but that's okay. I still had to post about it. Monday was a very special day. It was my nephew Tyson's 7th birthday! I reminsced alot on Monday. I really can't believe he is already SEVEN. Wholly molly.....this makes me feel old! So naturally I had to pull out all the pictures I have of him through the years. Tyson made me a first-time aunt. I was so excited for him to be born. I have loved watching him grow up to a smart, personable, leggo-loving little boy.

Now here are the pictures to take you down memory lane...

 

I love you Tyson and I am so glad you are my nephew! I hope you had an amazing birthday!

Birthday Post

I am having an off day...mostly because it is the first day back at work after a 4 day weekend. So of course things are a little crazy. Work has just been really, really busy since last week was the first week of school. So even though I am not really in the mood to write, I did want to post about my birthday weekend that last weekend because it (unlike this past week) was wonderful.

My parents came in town for the weekend so they could spend my birthday with me. I love when they come in town and was especially happy that they were coming this weekend. They are so thoughtful! We really didn't do much, just hung out. But honestly thats all I ever want to do. My mom and I got pedicures in the afternoon at Pura Vida (the new salon at ACU). It is so nice there! We loved it. Then went to the country club with all of Shane's side of the family and swam and had my b-day dinner there. We ate amazing food an enjoyed some cookie cake..my personal favorite. Sunday we drove to Dallas for the day so my Dad and Shane could go to a Rangers game. While they sat in the rain at the ballpark, my mom and I went to Sprinkles Cupcakes with my Marci, Kate and Joshua. It was a nice little day trip! And of course the Sprinkles Cupcakes were amazing....So good! I am blessed to have lived another amazing year of life. Can't wait for what this year of 23 holds!