The Closet Studio Design

Inspired by the cluttered disaster of my closet and a day off from work came the idea of doing a makeover! Clutter, clothes, and hangers have always stressed me out. I thought it would be fun to actually design my closet. It is an inexpensive way of creating a getaway and getting organized!

This is the canvas. No form of organization what-so-ever. My clothes are all over the place. No wonder I can never find anything and I want to stay as far away as possible!






Here are my Pizazz tools!



$1 Vinal Tablecloth

My favorite scrapbook cardstock pages

Cute Stickers

Thumbtacks

Ribbon

3 Woven Baskets

3 Tin Cans

3 Glass Jars

Ceiling Hanger Hooks

Labeling Tags

Metal Shower Curtain Rod

Pizazz Project #1: Picture Box Makeover

Adding Scrapbook pages, ribbon, and labeling tags adds character to the once drab black box.

Pizazz Project #2: Cute Jars - Ribbon always does the trick.

Pizazz Project # 3: Art - Just because I like it!

I found some old picture frames. Inside a put a glittery bird sticker in the center of a scrapbook page and wa-la.

I have a shoe fetish! It is crazy. I ran out of room to store all of my shoes...sooo...it was time for a little creativity. I tacked scrapbook art on my walls. Next, I added wall hooks to hang some of my wedges and heels. And, my stilletos found a new home hanging on hemp string that was hung under my shelving. On the otherside I added my mirror for a backdrop and used an old closet shelf for more heels and it works perfectly.

The metal showerod was used to hang my skirts above the dresser. Hemp string and clothespins hang items that I love, but don't get a lotta lovin' for a display and ease of use. The vinal tablecloth was tacked along the back wall for a pop of color. The nester would be proud of this mis-mistreatment.

A green handbag houses wires, cables, and cords neatly. The picture boxes, tin, and a basket hold odds and ends.

AT LAST! The final masterpiece! The cute jars sit on a white shelf, extra clothes are in the woven baskets, and 'office' supplies are in the tin. Yes, my bras hang on my door - so they are in the way of the picture :)

Before & After Full-Effect

{The Beautiful Maine}

Maine is stunning. A romance novel, a salty body scrub, a mysterious foreign country. These are the words that could almost describe what it is like. The crisp summer air tickles the skin while the smell of seafood hits the senses. People are kind and funny. It is a place of free-spirits that embrace life and enjoy life outdoors. Cargo shorts and thin cotten shirts keep cover while sporty sandals protect the feet. The European style shopping centers are quaint, and in between shops you can peek at the sea where yahts and kayaks drift into the sunset. The air is thick with folk music and laughter. Seagulls fly above off the shore. It is fairly quiet and peaceful and the streets are not completely full. The thunderstorm this particular weekend brought the rain, but it was welcome. The bars are full of happiness and home-brewed beer as people talk about how wonderful life is. Northern accents are everywhere sprinkled with a few thick Boston words. Lobster is abundant and floating restaurants atop boats invite views of sailboats and tugboats alike. Lighthouses send a historic message about U.S. coastal defenses and are very beautiful....

{Agenda}

im sneezing. i went thrift shopping today after work in hopes of finding something of value - or at least potential value. instead, i came out empty handed. this is unusual for me because i always find something that i love. now i have a runny nose for nothing. all the dust kicks up my allergies.

after my shopping venture i came home, opened a glass of rose (e with an apostrophe above) wine, and cooked spaghetti and meatballs. it was delicious. plenty was left over for tomorrow (which is nice).

next on my nightly agenda is to finish packing for my trip to Maine this weekend. all i need to do is to find my neutral colored pair of pumps - besides the morning necessities (makeup, hair supplies, etc). my camera is charged and i'm ready to roar.

i am exhausted tonight. work is draining every ounce of energy from me. i just need to get some rest. that's what i'm about to do...i will find my lovely neutral colored pumps tomorrow.

Back to the Track

i'm exercising by crackie. by myself or with others...i don't care. my weight is steadily creeping back up to where i started this past Christmas. i would expect it too because i haven't been working out or exercising in a month. i went yesterday by myself and will again today too. my goal is to jog at least half a mile (total) and walk about a mile and a half. it also makes me sleep better, get up earlier, and feel better during the day. i have been so blah and groggy lately and i know that is the reason why. no more i say....no more!

Annette (a lady i work with) and i are going to start a belly dancing class week after next. i have always wanted to because it will be a unique experience (and help with my scandalous dance moves)! I am really excited and can't wait to see how it goes! it is once a week - sunday afternoons. i hope i like it...but knowing me i am sure i will.

i have dedicated one hour on my lunchbreak to studying for the MAT. today i got 40% correct. out of 100% that is. still terrible, but better than the first test. a friend of mine is studying too. she made 28% so i don't feel SO bad :-)

now it is time to start packing for my trip to Maine this weekend. better get to it. then it's off to the track!

Ciao-*

Inspired Creativity

Oh yes. I just had to. I saw a post from JoJo about her creative masterpiece and decided to do one of my own. The tearing of the fabric truly is theraputic. Check out my ragamuffin garland:






The weekend has been very relaxing and lazy for me. I didn't do a thing...and didn't go anywhere. It was nice. However, I find myself feeling like I had so much time to research and geth things done...but I didn't take advantage of the opportunity. I hate when that happens.



I was able to study again today for the MAT test. I scored 35% this time. Still sucks. I also looked up a list of all apartments in Montevallo - I will be able to call this week and see when I will be able to move in....conditionally if I get accepted to grad school. AND I layed out and cleaned my room. So, it wasn't all a waste.



This coming weekend I will be headed upward to Portland, Maine. We have to manage a seminar there for work. It is not difficult - I went to one in Iowa earlier this year. Worktime is only about 5 hours tops. I will have Friday night and Saturday afternoon/night to check out the great state of Maine. My eye will be on the lookout for Lighthouses and good lobster/crab joints! :-) I have heard that Maine is absolutly beautiful and I think this is a good opportunity for me to see. I would never randomly pick there for a personal vacation that's for sure.



I am going to get to go to the beach toooo! This August for my cousins birthday! I haven't officially taken off of work yet...but I am going to this week. I know it will not be a problem at all. It is going to be nice to get away and see my family. I haven't been in YEARS! And that is just uncool.



Another week is ahead. The antsy Sunday feelings have set in. Boo. I will get to bed early tonight. As they say...early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise! I hope anyway.

Application in the Mail

It is done. I have applied to Graduate school. I sent off my paperwork yesterday on my lunch break. I should know within 2 weeks if I have been accepted. I have been researching more information about what it will be like going to gradschool, finiancial aid, and job options. The excitement was wonderful, but now it has turned into a little anxiety. Truthfully, this will be a major change for me. Student loans are a huge burden and really the only way to make Grad school possible. And LOTS of them too. The long run seems nice though. As I said before, if I could work at the University, I may be able to get financial assistance for school. If not, I will just have to hang on to my bootstraps and jump on the bull!

The University of Montevallo is one of the best education colleges in the U.S. They pride themselves on that. I know that the program is gruesome and all personal time has to be dedicated to school. I think I can do that. In fact, I know I can.

So lots to do before January. Lots and Lots!

Wishful Boyfriend Resume

Education:
College degree
Potential post frat boy
Dean's List

Work:
$50,000 per year - minimum
Willing to travel
Works 8-5

Work Background:
Auto Mechanic or Homebuilding

Looks:
Brown hair, tan skin, eyes (any color)
Not hairy
Body builder a plus...however, post college physique acceptable
Not afraid to wear shorts and flipflops
Polos and vintage tee's are favs
Jeans can have the rugged look - and wrangers are unacceptable
Owns at least one suit
Boxers or boxer briefs

Religion:
Follow of Christ
Member of a Church (Morman, Church of Christ, Catholic, & Penecostal not acceptable)
Prayer at mealtime is a must

Sports:
Golf, football, frisbee, baseball, jogging
Attends all home Alabama games & also attends away games at Tennesee, The Swamp, LSU, and Auburn
Talledega tickets acceptable in October only
Does not like to watch baseball, basketball, golf, NASCAR on t.v
Will throw Superbowl party and football parties for friends
Knows the rules to all American Sports

Hobbies:
Rock Climbing, swimming, guitar playing, Fantasy Football (acceptable to a degree), volunteering for helping a good cause (relay for life etc.), going out to eat, tailgating

Political Views:
Republican - and researches the platform before making stupid argumentative comments without not knowing the facts

Comes With:
Ability to know the unspoken relationship rules, cuddling, affectionate comments, calling regularly and answering my phonecalls, messages (with oil and for more than 10 minutes), will pick out chick flicks without begging, interesting conversations, the ability to talk things through without making irrational decisions

Vehicle:
Truck with small lift and slightly larger tires or
Jeep Wrangler or
Hybrid (hey, gas is expensive)

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OK OK I know that is asking a little much...but it's fun to dream huh? :)