a beautiful mess

Many of you know of the blog A Beautiful Mess already, but I cannot tell you how much I love Elsie & Emma's site. They are sisters in Springfield, Missouri who have created such an amazingly creative collaboration online. Please check out their site if you haven't. Here are a couple of things I have done lately, inspired by their ideas:

Instagram Wall Art

I did this on Friday. It is fun, quick and inexpensive! I think I'll do a whole wall of these. Such a nice, organized way to display photos, instead of having a bunch of random frames around.

Homemade Iced Coffee

This stuff is delicious!! Trust me! No bitterness and so handy to have coffee already cold in the fridge.

Spice Storage

I haven't done this yet, but I just ordered my containers. I'm not sure if I'll magnetize them or not, but having all matching containers...a dream!! I have around 50 spices though, so it may take me a while...

It's so wonderful to be able to go to one website to find inspiring ideas and creative projects. There are so many creative people out there, but sometimes trying to follow all of their blogs is overwhelming. I know I can always find fun, interesting, exciting ideas from Elsie & Emma. Thanks ladies! ♥

some instagrams for your weekend

Here are a few events from the last couple of days, as seen through my Instagram.

I asked Mattie if she wanted to go for a walk. She said yes.

Taken on our morning walk today. I love this city.

Yesterday's outfit. New jacket from Piperlime.

I'm still keeping up with the daily organizing. Yesterday I went through hubby's clothes and got rid of worn out or out-dated stuff. It wouldn't have made a very interesting photo though, so I skipped that. Today I will start going through my yarn and set aside some for a friend who is just learning to crochet. Also, it's finally time to put away those Christmas decorations. Happy weekend everyone! Hope you're enjoying the post-holiday freedom. :) xoxo