DIY Office Shelves

TGIF!  It's been a busy week...which means I've got a little something to finally show off today!  I started this project here, when I realized I needed to run my business out of an office--not a cardboard box (or 3).  Clearly I needed storage and despite the beautiful shelving units I had spotted, I couldn't bear to cough up the sticker price.  When on a budget...DIY!

I gathered my supplies, sanded my boards (first with 80 grit, then 220 grit sandpaper), stained them, then decided how much room I wanted between each shelf.  Twenty inches ended up being the perfect measurement.  It was all gravy from there:

PROGRESS SHOTS VIA INSTAGRAM

And the final result:

And because we all love a good before and after shot:

BEFORE:

AFTER:

I couldn't be happier!!

Now for the breakdown:

Wood Shelves (precut)    $40

Stain and Poly Coat in 1  $10

Brackets                          $13

Screws                            already owned

GRAND TOTAL: $63

I'll be linking this easy-peasy but oh-so-useful DIY to these lovely blogs:

At the Picket Fence

The DIY Showoff

Serenity Now

The Shabby Nest

Shabby Creek Cottage

Just a Girl

Home Stories A to Z

Tatertots and Jello

Thrifty Decor Chick

The Lettered Cottage 

Happy Weekend!

Jewelry Organizing Weekend Fun

I hope everyone is enjoying their long holiday weekend!  As the Mr. will tell you, I'm not one to spend my days off sitting around.  I have to accomplish something or all week I have my "to do" list running through my head.  Since I'm saving my pennies for a couple of office projects, I wanted to do something super inexpensive.  With the holidays just around the corner, I figured now would be a great time to catch up on some organization around our abode so we can focus on the important things (like sweet treats and time with family) once November and December roll around.  It didn't take me long to find my first task at hand...my jewelry clutter.  Here's the stash:

Yep, those are gallon size Ziploc baggies filled with jewelry.  Between our wedding, honeymoon, moving into the new house, and a couple of trips in between, that's where everything ended up after packing and unpacking and repacking.  So I did what any good organizer would do.  Time to sort.  Here's my donate pile:

And here are the keepers:

If you are having a hard time getting rid of items, I like the 1 year rule.  If you're still having trouble, watch one episode of Hoarders and you'll be cured.  I found a great bowl at TJ Maxx for $3.99 and thought it would be the perfect jewelry holder.

When looking for a jewelry bowl, make sure it's got high sides for those longer earrings and large enough to hold all of your goodies.  Here she is, all full and serving her purpose!

And in her new home on my dresser:

So simple and only cost me $4 buckaroos!  For your entertainment, here are some pretty little bowls to start your Labor Day off right!

 

all images via Pinterest

Happy organizing!!