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DIY du Jour: 7 Genius Organization Projects for Back to School

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 15:04:23 +0000

Though I haven’t been back to school in years, this time of year always gives me the organizational itch. I think it’s the brilliantly stocked and styled school supplies sections everywhere you turn that have me wanting to make my work space just as well-appointed as if I was headed back to college. In any case, the urge to get organized is always something I try to embrace (because it doesn’t come around that often!). And right now there are some supremely great DIY organization projects out there for getting your work or study space whipped into shape. Here are a few of my absolute faves! Wall Organizer from Fish & Bull // Graphic Laundry Baskets from Studio DIY // Wooden Desk Caddy from Dream Green DIY // Pocket Organizer from A Lovely Drawer // Modern Key Holder from F&M // Desk Organizer from Lovely Indeed // Magnetic Leather Pen Holder from Vikalpah Want more inspo? Find more in the DIY du Jour Series here! Save

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DIY House-Shaped Clipboards

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 13:17:42 +0000

Ken and I recently saw a couple at the grocery store with their shopping list clipped to a mini clipboard, checking off items and making notes on the list as they made their way through the store, and as they rolled their cart past ours, Ken and I had a collective moment of thinking, ‘What a great idea!’ We’re either fumbling with a folded crumpled paper list or using a list made on our iPhones–which I have mistakenly deleted (more than once) 1/2 way through the shopping trip. Crikey!So I decided to whip up a few fun, clipboards (house-shaped, of course!) for our next grocery trip and for around the house. Not only are these great for grocery shopping, but also perfect for anyone taking a class this Fall that’s outside the classroom. Make a pretty clipboard for yourself with the tutorial over at Homedit! Follow

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Hexagonal DIY Desktop Organizer

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 18:03:43 +0000

The carefree days of summer are fleeting and for many that means school is quickly approaching. ‘Back to School’ was always a bittersweet time. Was it for anyone else as well? In many ways it meant new beginnings and exciting challenges and experiences, but ‘Back to School’ also meant a structured, busy schedule and the segway into Minnesota’s seven month Winter season (which after a beautiful, carefree summer, is a hard reality to face!) Pretty school supplies, however, seemed to make the transition just a little easier and that heavy course load a bit more manageable. If you too love pretty supplies, why not make yourself a desktop organizer in which to display it all, and bonus! It’ll keep your desk tidy too! Pop over to Sugar & Cloth for the desk organizer’s full tutorial. And happy back-to-schooling to you and yours! Follow

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5 DIY’s to Try: Back to School Edition

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 11:45:37 +0000

Happy ‘Back to School’ to you! Can you believe the Fall 2014 school year is upon us already? Whether you’re indeed heading back to school or simply feeling creative, I’ve rounded up 5 school-inspired DIY’s to try to carry us into the school year… Keep your desk organized with this simple wood block pencil holder from The Sweetest Occasion! I’m loving this cuter than cute, and simpler than simple notebook tote from Say Yes. How sleek and simple is this DIY leather iPad case from Pretty Prudent?! Dress your books for class with Fellow Fellow’s DIY book jackets. Who doesn’t love sewing on paper?! Hello, pencil clutch. How clever are you? Via Hands Occupied.

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