Back to School Supplies

I love back to school days, and not because I am heading back to school. I give my home office an affordable makeover by updating my supplies and accessories every year. Time to get organized with style! Refresh your work space with colorful magazine files, a cool table lamp, a colorful calculator, and my favorite: the magnetic wipe boards! All of these found at Crate and Barrel.

Related: Bright Ideas: Creative Work Spaces and Organizing Tips

Home Office Organization and Storage Tips

Wall Organizer :

Storage Solutions 12-Piece Organizer

Pegboard Room Organizer, White Pegboard

Home Office Organization via Martha Stewart

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How To : Floral Straws

For today's "How To" segment, I found these adorable floral straws for your next Summer outdoor party! See here for step by step instructions on how to make these fun straws out of colorful baking cups.

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Healthy Living : Father's Day Dinner

What are you fixing this year for Father's Day? There are healthy options like this

Grilled Corn with Sour Cream and Cotija Sauce!

and what about this 8 layer Dip - yummm

and my favorite - grilled shrimp and chorizo on skewers.

Also: Healthy Living : Chicken Enchiladas

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Color Inspiration : Bright Kitchens

Do you like bright colors? I love this cheerful kitchen with the yellow walls

and the blue floor. It screams Summer fun to me...

More Color Inspiration:

Pink and Aqua, Decorating with Jewel Tones, Pistachio and Orange,

a touch of class with a brush of gold

For more bright color ~ see my new watercolors!

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Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Memorial Day... Here are some last minute bright ideas {from the archives} for your get together. We tried these strawberries dipped in chocolate, and they were a big hit... Go red, white and blue!

New! Sunny Day at the Lake - original watercolor

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Creative Storage Ideas - Under the Stairs

How many of you utilize the space under your stairs? I love this photo that shows a great way to store items in drawers with style!

Related: Home storage ideas, Home office organization and storage tips, Home Renovation ~ Coat Closet, Black Banisters,

Summer Organizing Tips via Martha Stewart

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Healthy Living: Roasted Salmon

I am trying to eat a healthier diet and going to fix Roasted Salmon Wrapped in Swiss Chard tonight. We will see how it goes... I am not the chef, so I like recipes with few ingredients! See the recipe from Martha Stewart below and try it yourself.

Ingredients

Serves 4

• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon juice (from 1 lemon)
• 4 leaves Swiss chard, stalks trimmed
• 4 (6 to 8 ounces each) skinless salmon fillets

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil; set aside. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, combine butter, tarragon, and lemon zest in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
2. Place chard leaves in boiling water; cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Using tongs, remove leaves from water, and lay them flat on prepared baking sheet.
3. Place one fillet on top of a leaf, near tip; repeat with remaining fillets. Sprinkle fish with lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Dividing evenly, spread butter mixture over each fillet, and wrap leaf around, tucking stalk underneath to secure. Roast until just cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve.

Easter Egg Ideas

Who doesn't love decorating Easter eggs? There are so many creative ways to dress them up. I am partial to the butterfly ones - you know how I love butterflies!

Related: How to make an Easter Egg Tree

Color Inspiration ~ Easter Pastels for Decorating ideas

Bright ideas: Creative Easter Eggs

Panoramic Eggs

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Things to do on Valentine's Day

if you forgot to make a dinner reservation! First, why not celebrate Valentines Day this weekend. I love this Romantic Valentines Day Picnic!

Make a romantic dinner at home, and don't forget the most important part, the dessert!

Doesn't this bittersweet chocolate mousse look divine?

Other thoughts: Go out for cocktails and skip dinner or catch a movie!!

photo and links: Brenda's wedding blog, martha stewart

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DIY ~ Make Your Own Valentine's Day Cards

Nothing is more personal than a handwritten note, so why should Valentine's Day be treated any differently? Show someone you care by making your own Valentine's Day cards. Get your construction paper, felt, scissors markers and glue... add some stickers, glitter, stamps, paint brushes and paint... and go to town! I promise you will have fun!

Related: Love Birds on a Wire ~ a watercolor painting

DIY Paper Rose Wreath via Shelterness

photos: flickr, martha stewart, family fun

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Bright Ideas: Beat The Winter Blues and Smile

Are the Winter Blues getting you down? Here are some tips to be happy and energized! For me, I instantly feel happier when I make my bed, get outside, connect with friends, do something good for someone else every day, and smile! Even if your smile is a fake one, it will instantly make you a little bit happier. Go ahead, try it right now...

A smile is a curve that sets everything straight. ~ Phyllis Diller

Beauty is power; a smile is its sword. ~ Charles Reade

Of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important. ~ Janet Lane

I just like to smile, smiling's my favorite. ~ Quote from ELF

So go ahead and Send Flowers to someone you love!

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Apartment Therapy: 1 Simple way to be happy in the New Year

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