Ikea. Really?

found these lovely accent pillows and matching lampshades at Ikea. They coordinate nicely with the prints hanging above the bed. A nice find in an unexpected place.

Closet Case #92

I had an extra small fabric covered ox from Ikea so I fashioned a "Just in Case" case. It's stowed on the very bottom shelf of our closet.

The just in case case contains items some might keep in their nightstand. Since we don't have conventional nightstands, we lack adequate storage space in that location. I filled the box with a flashlight, batteries, important emergency numbers, matches, a few first aid items, etc.

Consider making your own "Just in Case" case.

Consider spending part of a weekend getting important documents in order.

Consider keeping $20 stashed somewhere in the house. It can be a lifesaver if you're running late and don't have time to stop at an ATM. Don't keep too much on hand though. That's what banks are for.

Consider taking photos of your house occasionally as well as new high ticket items. Share them with your insurance agent so you are sure you are fully insured. Keep a copy on disc or CD in your safe deposit box. Also, consider keeping digital copies of all your photos with friends or better yet with an online photo service/file storage site. If anything should happen, you can have your photos reproduced.

Consider keeping flashlights, fire extinguishers, extra batteries, matches, and candles in an accessible location on each floor of your home so you're always prepared.

Don't forget the pets! If you're making lists of emergency contacts and medications, be sure to include your furry housemates.

Closet Case #73

Things in the closet were coming together at this point. The black and white floral covered boxes are from Ikea. They were a real find! Very reasonably priced, easy to put together, sturdy and pretty. Since the boxes are not see-through, I added a tag for each box for ease in locating items.

More frequently used items obviously go on the lower shelves for convenience. The very top shelves are only accessible by ladder so anything that goes up there is really only used on the rarest of occasions.

I Just Loooooovvvvveee Pigs!

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Found these sublime little Bellek little pigs in an antique shop in Westminster the other weekend while shopping for something that we could repurpose as a counter top table.

Goes like this:

C patiently looks through the extensive inventory with me.

Owner explains he is going to his office to take a phone call.

C sees the light of the exit. . . .

I stop.

I see the luminious glow of the fine glaze on the porcelain of these delicate little pigs.

d to C: Please go get the guy. I want these pigs.

C to d: Do you know how much they are?

d to C: I know nothing about them. They are in a display case marked, "Please ask for assistance." I want assistance.

Owner: You have a good eye.

d to self: No expletive.

Hahaha.

I went home with two pigs and I don't regret it!

Closet Case #08

Tools for the fun part of organizing a closet. . .If there is such a thing!

Closet Case Continued

Once you get your pouch all ready, you can finish it with a some beautiful ribbon, or a button, or a toggle, or a lovely broach. ALWAYS add a tag so you know what is in the pouch for easy dressing and creative wardrobe "malfunctions." hee, hee