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I started writing next week’s blog post about bathroom storage ideas today.

Let me tell you what I learned: designers don’t post pictures of the insides of water closets.

I mean, I get it. But the people need to know! So today I’m sharing my own.

It was not something I planned,, but @dpcpainting recommended it to me and I’m so glad. It’s really convenient.

These are the little things that make a big difference in the way we live in our homes!

#bathroomstorage #overthetoiletcabinet #watercloset

Total impulse buy.

But my skincare products strewn all over the counter has been driving me nuts lately. When I walked by this little spinning makeup organizer yesterday, I knew it was the solution I needed.

Plus, it’s pretty and only $15!

Obsessed! Such a great option for bathroom counter storage.

#skincare #skincareroutine #theordinary #target #makeuporganization #bathroomorganization #serums #primarybathroom #brightroom #homeorganization #organizingideas

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One of the most low-effort yet high-impact organizing projects there is.

Six matte black Command hooks on the back of the closet door make great kid-friendly storage for hats, belts, and medals in a kids closet.

#closetorganization #kidscloset #springcleaning #springcleaningtips #closetorganizer #easyorganization #homeorganization #organizedhome

Last week someone who follows me on social asked me “So what exactly is it you DO?”

And I realized that I haven’t been clear on my message (with myself or with prospective clients). That’s confusing!

In the process of trying to find my “thing” I have said yes to almost everything that comes my way professionally…just to see whether it felt right.

But I had a bit of an epiphany last night.

What I really love, what I really EXCEL at, is paying attention to the 🅂🄼🄰🄻🄻 🄳🄴🅃🄰🄸🄻🅂.

✔️ The lighting
✔️ The way colors interact
✔️ The way pieces fit together
✔️ The textures you see + feel

✔️ The art + artifacts that give a room its soul

At my current stage of life I don’t have the capacity to take on many full service or long term design projects (no matter how rewarding that process is).

But as a home stylist or a designer-for-a day I can use my years of experience to make a pretty big difference for the clients I work with in a relatively short period of time.

So what do I DO?

If you hire me as a consultant, here’s what you can expect:

✔️ I will listen to you and your needs and suggest solutions to help improve the aesthetics and function of your home.

✔️ I will help you find products that fit your space and budget to achieve your desired results.

✔️ I will coach you to help you uncover your own unique design style and teach you how to shop and style your own decor to build YOUR decorating confidence.

✔️ I will get my “hands dirty” and help you physically rearrange furniture, style surfaces, and hang art.

✔️ I will encourage you to think about your home in new ways and be intentional about the way you live within it.

A 2-Hour session is a great place to start to see if we’re a good fit. We can jump right in and start styling or take our time and talk through each space in your home.

It’s totally up to you!

If you’re curious, shoot me a message. I’d love to work with you. 🖤

#lovelandcolorado #berthoudcolorado #timnathcolorado #windsorcolorado #greeleycolorado #fortcollinscolorado #noco #interiorstylist #coloradointeriors #coloradointeriordecorator #buildingahome #coloradohomes

I’m still limping along with my New Year’s resolution to post 1 new blog post a week.

Harder than I thought because:

A.) I over analyze every single thing I do

B.) My perfectionism is ridiculous and unhealthy.

Anyhow…. if you want a more organized kitchen, I outlined my 5 Step Process for planning an organized kitchen and I even put together a free 44 page workbook to help you make it happen.

It includes:

✔️ Reflection workbook
✔️ Inventory worksheets
✔️ Printable grid paper
✔️ Systems worksheets
✔️ Product selection guide.

Grab your copy by clicking the link in today’s post.

And let me know what you want me to make next… there are still a lot of weeks left to fill.

#buildingahome #buildingahouse #buyingahome #kitchendesign #kitchenorganization #organizedkitchen #kitchenplanning #kitchenplanner #freeorganizingprintable #northerncolorado #coloradoorganizer #nocointeriordesign

If you’re dreaming of a home remodel, buying a home, or maybe even prepping to build, I bet you have a LOT of random papers, inspo photos and saved images saved up.

But what do you do with it all?

I’m sharing 𝟱 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗧𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 while buying, building or renovating on the blog (𝐿𝒾𝓃𝓀 𝒾𝓃 𝒷𝒾𝑜) to help you stay organized so you can enjoy the process.

#buyingahome #buildingahome #buildingacustomhome #homebuild #homebuildingjourney #renovationtips #renotips #kitchenremodel #remodelingideas #homeorganization #homeorganizing #organizedhomes #homebinder #homebuildingbinder #buildingahouse

It’s been a little while since I posted a moodboard, so I thought I’d share a dining room collection today. Here are a few notes:

- I’m really into camel leather accents for every space at the moment, and this curvy leather dining bench is uh-mazing, don’t you think? I love the unexpected shape.

- I saw this tree at the store in-person yesterday and thought it was a great buy for the size and price if you’ve been looking for a faux indoor tree.
Just remember to buy a basket to put it in!

- This is a great affordable expanding dining table at a great price and the chairs are a great deal too (sold in sets of 2).

#diningroom #diningroomdecor #wovenchairs #rattandinj gchairs #blackdiningtable #extensiontable #seagrassmirror #coastal #coastalstyle #coastalmodern #moderncoastal #nocodesigner #northerncoloradointeriordesign

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Watch out world, I’m entering Spring cleaning mode. 🧹

I have 7 One-Hour or less Spring Cleaning projects up on the blog and included links to some of my favorite Spring cleaning + organizing products.

Link in bio. Happy Monday!

xoxo,
Suzy

#springcleaning #springfever #organizingideas #homeorganizing #organizingproducts #cleaningtipsandtricks #northerncolorado #noco #homemaking

I have a special hobby I still do with my grandparents. We go to estate sales together.

Whenever they see one is coming up we make a date. I usually bring my kids along too.

We wander the tables and dig through piles together. I point out interesting things that the kids have never seen and my grandparents tell us stories about how certain pieces remind them of their childhoods.

These aren’t just “things”. They are the stories of peoples lives. I always walk away with a few little treasures to take home and weave into our own story of home.

Here’s my little haul from yesterday. If you’re local in NoCo and want to check out the sale, DM me and I’ll send you the address! Check out my stories for some behind the scenes shopping too 💕

#vintagestyle #vintagedecor #vintagehomedecor #estatesalefinds #vintageaesthetic #vintagevibes #stoneware #brassbowl #blackandwhiteart #bluebookstack #bluebooks #vintagebookstagram #vintagebookstack #northerncolorado #nocodesigner

We’ve been working on our yard in stages since we moved in 2 years ago.

It’s a BIG lot, so it’s going to take awhile to fully landscape, but it’s been nice to let things develop organically.

We already have the base of the yard by @bloc_landscaping and our beautiful metal structure by @goodluckfab is ready and waiting to be adorned with climbing vines.

Can’t wait to share the magic in a few months when it all comes together 😍

Custom rendering: @yardzen

#lovelandcolorado #blackfarmhouse #landscaping #landscapingideas #pergola #metalpergola #diningpavilion #backyard #coloradiving #coloradolandscapes #myyardzen

On Saturday I got to attend “Creative Day” at @sunrisestudio_photostudio in Downtown Loveland, and it was so much fun!

They had multiple vignettes set up in the studio for you to practice photography on, including this lovely tablescape by @ritaroseeventdesign and flowers by @wildposies .

I’ll be sharing some of the other images I captured over the next few days.

#loveland #lovelandcolorado #noco #tablescapes #pinkflorals #pinkflowers

I 🖤 design books for styling and for actual inspiration.

They look great leaned on shelves or stacked up as coffee table books.

Plus, I find that guests love to browse through them when I leave them out.

These are three of my faves.

#designbooks #interiordesign #interiorstyling #design oils #coffeetablebooks #interiordecorideas

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A peek at a kitchen project where I shopped, installed and styled EVERYTHING for the client.

This client was starting from scratch with decor so I got to fill the shelves with local art, vintage finds sourced at local Fort Collins flea markets, and new dishes, glassware, and kitchen accessories.

Which space in your home would you like a FULL SERVICE design package for?

#oldtownfortcollins #fortcollinscolorado #fortcollinsinteriordesign #styling #shelfie #kitchenstyling #openshelves #fortcollinscoffee

Design: @dekodesignandconstruction

I’m a sucker for a repurposed vending machine. I’ve seen ones that dispense cake in jars, flats to change into after a long night out in Vegas (genius!), even original handmade pieces of ART!

I think this @mythicpress one was so smart located in the Tulsa convention center selling handmade souvenir t-shirts, patches and stickers.

What would you put in YOUR vending machine?

#vendingmachine #vendingmachinebusiness #tulsaoklahoma #designideas

If it’s a snow day… I’m making chicken noodle soup for dinner.

And these frozen egg noodles are my secret weapon. They thicken the broth up juuuust enough and have a delicious chewy texture.

I ALWAYS keep these on hand. Have you ever tried them? If not, swap them out for your usual noodles at least once… and let me know what you think!

#snowday #coloradolife #chickennoodlesoup #snowdaysupper #eggnoodles #grandmaseggnoodles #noodlesoup

Pretty details from @downtowntulsaok .

There were so many more beautiful architectural details to admire in the “Deco District” but it was cold and windy and my daughter kept rolling her eyes and telling me to stop taking pics.

So here are just a few design details that caught my eye!

#tulsaoklahoma #downtowntulsa #tulsaarchitecture #cheertrip #designdetails #designdetailsmatter #artdeco #mayohotel

Another weekend, and we’re off to another cheer comp!

Luckily I have packing a carry on down to a science. So I’m sharing my favorite packing accessories that make the process a breeze (your suitcase will feel so organized!).

Spring break is coming up… now’s the time to make you packing game plan!

#carryon #packingorganization #alohabrand #miamicarryon #walmart #eagle creek #springbreak #weekendgetaway

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You know what’s really entertaining?

Looking through your old inspiration photos and Pinterest boards.

I kept a home inspiration notebook starting from the time I got my first apartment in college (lots of dark leather, Pottery Barn and shabby chic from Country living).

I can literally see my taste develop before my eyes as you flip through the pages. Some things still track (cottage gardens, cedar shingles, vintage furniture) and others… not at all!

But the journey is what makes us who we are… and develops our unique taste.

What did you used to be OBSESSED WITH that you have outgrown? Tell me in the comments!

#homedesign #designideas #designinspiration #designjournal #homeinspirationideas #homebinder #buildingahouse #buildingacustomhome #buildingahome #homebuildingjourney

What’s better than a great coffee table? A great coffee table with STORAGE!

Check out these unique picks for storage coffee tables in my fave neutral, organic modern style.

And for more tips on decorating to conceal clutter in an open concept home, check out my latest blog post:

🖤 🖤 LINK IN BIO 🖤🖤

#coffeetable #storagefurniture #storagecoffeetables #neutralhome #neutraldecor #drawercoffeetable #blackcoffeetable #metalcoffeetable #woodcoffeetable #newpost #worldmarket #arhaus #potterybarn #anthropologie

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Better Together came on the radio at 6:30 this morning as I was driving to the Donut Haus to grab our traditional sprinkled V-Day treats.

I’ve heard this song a million times, but this lyric jumped out at me in a new way today.

The news is full of scary things right now. I know of so many people who are hurting or sick or dying. It’s so futile to make sense of it all.

“How come it’s so hard?”

I know a lot of people hate Valentine’s Day for its forced, commercial feel.

But I’m choosing to look at it as an opportunity to focus on the LOVE that surrounds us in big and small ways.

🖤A good morning kiss from a sleepy kiddo.
🖤 A phone call from a loved one.
🖤 A random act of kindness witnessed from afar.

Happy Valentine’s Day - Hope you look for the love today… and that you find it plentiful.

#bettertogether #jackjohnsonlyrics #lovequotes #lovequote #valentinesquotes #valentinesday2023

Growing up it just wasn’t a family celebration without Shirley Temples, and that’s a tradition I’ve carried on for our kids.

The fun twist on this Valentines Day version is that I froze the maraschino 🍒 juice in heart shaped molds the night before for a little extra love.

Perfect for a last minute surprise for kids…or I have it on good authority that this tastes yummy in a glass of Prosecco too ❤️. You could also freeze pomegranate juice in the molds instead!

Did you grow up celebrating with Shirley Temples? What was your go to celebratory treat as a kid?

#valentinesforkids #valentinesdayideas #valentinesdinner #valentinesbrunch #valentinesdaycocktail #shirleytemple #mocktail #kidsvalentines #kidsvalentinesday

The day I send out my weekly email newsletter is usually one of my favorite days of the week, because I get sweet notes from my friends like this one in return. 💕

Every week I send out a little newsletter with a personal message, links to things I’m loving, and some sort of free printable (think planner pages, journals, or checklists to help you stay organized!).

This week it was a 30-Day Gratitude Challenge in honor of Valentine’s Day.

If you like home related content, free printables, or just want to stay in touch, hit the button to send me a message to share your email. I’ll add you to the list and send over this week’s printable- a little Valentine from me to you 💝.

#gratitude #gratitudechallenge #valentineshearts #conversationhearts #freeprintables #gratitudetracker #gratitudejournal #freegratitudeprintable #lovelandcolorado #northerncolorado

I’m trying to learn how to illustrate and it’s slow going. Learning new things can be challenging, but stretching outside your comfort zone is so important!

My goal is to be able to create beautiful sketches by the end of this year. I’ll share my progress as I go.

Here’s the starting point. Let’s see how much I improve.

#officedesign #studynook #studyarea #homeworkstation #desksetup #deskdecor #learningisfun

I’ve cut back quite a bit on my in-person work lately but I am opening up my schedule to ONE 1-on-1 personal organizing and/or design client per month.

A package includes 10 hours of pretty much anything home related you want. I’m here to help you get the projects done that you have been putting off!

I shop with my clients, rearrange furniture, organize pantries, style bookshelves, or use the client’s taste to create custom designed moodboards/shopping lists.

Last year I worked with clients who were building homes, refreshing their living rooms, and even setting up a VRBO!

Have a project that feels a little overwhelming! I’d love to help 💕

I’m booked up for February, but scheduling now for March, April and May. Send me a message for more info if you’re interested in working with me this spring 🌸.

#northerncolorado #noco #coloradoorganizer #nocointeriordesigner #nocostylist #homedecorating #neutralhome #fortcollinscolorado #lovelandcolorado #greeleycolorado #windsorcolorado #northerncoloradohomes

Where do you prefer to watch the superbowl?

1. | Alone, in your basement
2. | At home with a few friends
3. | In the crowd at a big, loud party
4. | Wherever they have good snacks

I’m team 4 all the way. But honestly, our basement setup isn’t a bad place to watch the game either… because (just being honest) my favorite thing to do during a football game is take a nap on the couch 😴

#superbowl2023 #superbowlparty #footballsunday #pitsectional #halenavy #basementdesign #basementbuiltins ##mediaroom #mediaroomdesign #basementideas #basementdecor #basementapproved #basementreno

This is not a hobby, this consumes my entire life 🤣

And by this I mean completing meaningless projects and paying attention to details that no one cares about but me.

But I didn’t choose this life… this life chose me:

Onward with the Valentines Day breakfast boards and the cloth napkins for no good reason!

#valentinesdaydecor #valentinesdaybreakfast #breakfastboard #sprinkledonut #fruitplate #valentinesbreakfast #valentinesideas #valentinesforkids #neutraldecor #pinkplates #bohodecor #diningroomideas #diningroom #settingthetable #placesettings

So many inspiring spaces in and around downtown Dallas. I need a new project to work on stat so I can have somewhere to apply all the fun ideas I brought home with me!

#designdetails #designinspo #dallasdesign #texasdesign #downtowndallas #texastravel #interiorinspo #travelmakesyouricher #cheertravel

Space constraints really force you to get creative when you’re designing and hotels are one of the best examples of this.

I always love seeing the creativity that designers use to add comfort and function to the 4-wall, basic layout of a hotel room.

There are a lot of cool touches in this hotel room at The Thompson Dallas that could be incorporated into your home too!

✔️ Create a built in fabric or leather headboard that spans the length of your bedroom wall. Bonus points for incorporating reading lights like they did here!

✔️ Create a cool 3-D layered art effect by using wood blocks to lift one frame off the wall on top of another.

✔️ Tuck a floating countertop between awkward bump outs in a wall and finish it off with a cube and mirror to make a compact vanity counter.

✔️ Use the space in front of large windows by creating a floating bar with shelves mounted in front of the window.

Light and views still shine through, but you get added storage space and a fun design element!

Which of these fun design touches is your favorite?

#hoteldecor #hoteldesigninspiration #thompsondallas #headboardideas #floatingshelves #floatingbar #layeredart #gallerywallinspo #readinglight #dallastexas #floatingvanity #vanityideas #bathroomvanity #designinspo

My friend Kelly sent me a DM with a game-changing tip for cleaning up your iPhotos:

〰️ Every day, type the current date into the search bar of your photos app and clean up that day’s photos.

I’ve been doing this and have deleted tons of old work photos, screenshots, duplicates, and just generally bad quality images. It is quick and feels really satisfying to be making headway.

As an unexpected benefit, I’ve been enjoying looking back at old images and reliving happy memories like my trip to Key Weat last year to celebrate my Mom’s birthday.

I took all these photos of inspiring spaces (The Hemingway House 😍) and they’ve just been sitting on my phone!

Hope you enjoy the this ☀️ little break on this February morning as much as I did!

#keywestflorida #keyweststyle #floridakeys #floridahomes #floridatravel #florida_greatshots #floridaarchitecture #beautifulhomes #hemingwayhouse

Yep, crushing on these stools so much I had to make a reel too.

This is the look for less version, link is in my stories under LTK.it.

#leatherstool #targetfinds #leathercampstool #entrydecor #entryway #beachhousedecor #beachydecor #moderncoastal #coastalmodern #coastalfarmhouse #grassclothconsole #entryconsole #consoletable #blacklamp #lovelandcolorado #neutralhomeedit #neutralhomesofinsta

After a solid 3 years of yearning for the leather camp stools from a certain beachy furniture retailer, I have come to terms with the fact that I will never be ok with paying $600 apiece for a small folding stool.

Like the good cyber sleuth I am, I finally tracked down the perfect “look for less”. And they’re giving me 100 percent of the look I was wanting at 16% of the price.

#leatherstool #consoleyable #entry #entrydecor #designbooks #blacklamp #whitevase #potterybarn #target #grasscloth
#beachhouse

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Said farewell to the holiday coffee bar and got the baking center area freshened up and styled for this “in between” season (not quite ready for Spring decor yet). Adding a plant always works wonders in any space I think.

#whiteoakcabinets #whitetile #orchidflower #bakingstation #kitchendecor #kitchenstyling #openshelving #shelfie #blackandwhitedecor #neutraldecor #neutralhome #neutralhomedecor #neutralkitchen #plantladylife

One of my favorite parts of traveling to new places is soaking up all the beautiful details of the spaces I encounter.

We dropped into @mama_lolitas_mexican in Broomfield yesterday and enjoyed a great lunch… with a side of design inspiration.

I love how they added the circular lighting elements and I ESPECIALLY love how they incorporated this arch detail into the wall behind the bar.

It’s almost enough to make me think about incorporating this look into our basement somehow…. I think I’ll file it away into “future project ideas”.

#shiplap #blackandwhitedecor #blackandwhitetile #blackbarstools #neutraldecor #arches #kitchendesign #restaurantdesign #bardesign #bardesigns

A.) This blue tile paired with white Cloe tile was the perfect pairing B.) Every shower needs a rubber duckie.

The Pink Door Project | Cover 📷: @brianmartinezz | Construction: @dekodesignandconstruction

#bathroomdesign #bluetile #cloetile #bedrosianstile #vrbobathroom #airbnbideas #bathroomstyle #bathroomstyling #showertile #downtownloveland #lovelandcolorado #interiorstyling

This endless January, though.

I just want to crawl back into bed the moment I wake up. Can I just hibernate ‘till Spring?

Who else is bracing mentally for the single digit
Colorado temps these next few days?!?

#coloradolife #coloradohomes #coloradohome #jotulstove #masterbedroom #andersonwindows #masterbedroomdesign #masterbedroomdecor #masterbedroomideas #masterbedroominspo #bedroomfireplace #cozyfireplace #gasfireplace

I had to use a DJ Khaled song for this reel, duh (ANOTHER ONE!)

Seriously though, just like I said… sprucing up the area under my bathroom sink made me want to clean out under my kitchen sink.

Repurposed most of what I already had, only had to buy a low drawer (check out how functional the space under the riser is now!!!) and one tall stacking unit (because my dishrags were falling all over the place and driving me crazy).

This project took me 20 min start to finish, including cleanup. And now every time I open this cabinet, life’s a little bit better.

#organizing #getorganized #undersinkorganization #organizedkitchen #kitchenorganization #kitchenorganizer #kitchencabinets #blackcabinets #blackkitchen #targetorganization #brightroom #organizingdone #targetfinds

When people say they don’t know where to start getting organized my advice is always the same.

“Start with one small space.”

This area under the bathroom sink took less than 15 minutes (and no, I’m not exaggerating). And it feels SO much better when I open it.

Look how much more easy everything is to access now! The bright room stackable cabinet shelves and bin clips from Target are 🔥🔥🔥 because they magically help you use the vertical space under your sinks or in cabinets.

If you’re looking for a quick-win weekend project… this is a winner.

#organizedhome #organizedbathroom #bathroomorganization #undersinkorganization #targetfindshome #targetfinds #brightroom #targetbrightroom #undersinkorganizers #homeorganization #bathroomideas #bathroomgoals

I’m forever a fan of rugby stripes, so I went with graphic black and white for Jordan’s shower tile.

White tile, white grout. Black tile, black grout.

Other interesting details in here include a NAVY countertop and leather strap cabinet pulls.

#boysroom #boysbathroom #stripedtile #boysroomdecor #boysroominspo #boysroomideas #teenboyroom #customhomes #customhomedesign #buildingacustomhome #customhomedecor #kidsroomdecor #kidsroominspiration #blackandwhitestripes #tilestyle

Coffee tables are tricky to style sometimes. There’s a fine balance between “curated” and cluttered.

Help pull your decorative objects together into a cohesive look with the magic of a mirrored tray.

I always keep a few lying around. Simply throw a few interesting objects and something green on top.

💥 Boom 💥 Your coffee table is now decorated!

📸 @brianmartinezz

#coffeetabledecor #coffeetablestyling #coffeetablestyle #coffeetabletray #interiordesign #interiorstyling #homestylist #homestylinginspo #homestylingideas #beachhousestyle #beachhousedecor #coastaldecor #coastalinteriors #coastalcottage

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