Happy weekend! 18 Aug 2013 | 03:25 am

Get rid of one thing every day 8 Aug 2013 | 06:00 pm

I recently read (well, skimmed) The Joy of Less: A Minimalist Living Guide.  One piece of advice that stuck with me is to purge one item every day- even if it's just a sock without a mate. You can rea...

Getting, Keeping, Moving, Storing 6 Aug 2013 | 06:00 pm

Lately I've been thinking a LOT about downsizing and decluttering. I've moved four times in the last four years, and last year, I watched/helped my dad sell the home we lived in for fifteen years.  It...

Vegetarian Muffin-Tin Egg Cups 18 Jul 2013 | 06:00 pm

This is my take on the baked eggs in a muffin tin trend that's been going around Pinterest lately. It's a variation of these Bacon, Egg, and Toast Cups by Martha Stewart - only with veggies instead of...

Tied Crop Top from a Button-Down Shirt 16 Jul 2013 | 06:00 pm

Crop tops are back in, right? Make this top from any button down that's any size. I followed this tutorial from Chictopia. It's easy to follow, and her styling is great, too! This is a quick summer t...

Recycled Men's Tie Wristlet: The Tutorial! 14 Jul 2013 | 05:00 am

Over a year ago I posted a link to tutorial on how to make a wristlet from a men's tie. Unfortunately, the blog the tutorial was posted on was taken down, but readers still keep arriving here at Simpl...

Craft Room Exposed! 11 Jul 2013 | 06:00 pm

It's actually more of a craft corner, which lives in the bedroom. I got an Expedit Workstation from IKEA several weeks ago, and it's far more functional than the small student desk I had been sewing o...

Best Bathroom Cleaning Solution...Ever 8 Jul 2013 | 06:00 pm

This might look like a jar of water, but it's actually the best cleaning solution I've ever used. It's especially great for cleaning the tub. Here's how to make it. Mix up 1 part vinegar and 1 part ...

An Organized Closet 7 Jul 2013 | 04:13 am

I'm back! And I've got a TMI organization project to share. This photo sums it up: In my defense, the "before" photo fell on laundry day, while I was also trying to purge items for the thrift store. ...

Plastic-Free Living Update: New "Eco" Stuff 31 Jan 2013 | 06:50 pm

I'm still trying to avoid using and buying plastics whenever possible (spoiler: it's harder than you think).  One of my resolutions this year is to try to purchase fewer things I don't need. It's easy...