Let there be light

So I am still working on some remodeling projects at Mrs. J's house.  She needs lighting so badly and for some reason has chosen dark, bulky style lighting in the past.  Much like this guy.  That 70's lamp! Yikes!

So I am thinking about a make over of what she already has, or I might choose a new lamp.  I could paint her current lamps and give them some new shades.  Or I could just invest in some new lighting all together.  Here are some lamp inspirations....

1. One of my personal favorites

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SO.. to paint or not to paint....or go new.  Which do you like best?  So many decisions to make. What would you do?

Road Trip!

It's summer time....and of course that means Road Trips!  At least for my family.  So traveling in one vehicle with 5 kids - crazy right? The only way to manage that is to stay ORGANIZED.  You can bring beautiful organization to your car too.  Car needs some love too - right!?

Some tips for have an organized vehicle - 

First - storage bins - they're for the car too.....

 Cute Car Organizer

 So now you have a place for all those stray things roaming around the car - what about the kids?

Shoe organizer - turned toy organizer What a cute way to corral lots of loose kiddie items right?, but wait..."I'm really on a budget, after all I have 5 kids and we are taking ALL FIVE on a road trip"  you say?

Try using some of your tote bags - what an awesome idea this is!

And for those busy every days, when you don't have the kids on some insane road trip but maybe just a boring but necessary trip to the grocery store.  Here is a handy way to keep things nice and neat even on the everyday day.  

Seriously!  I really think I need to get some of these hooks up in my life!!!! 

Who is taking a road trip this year?  Love to hear your tips for organizing your car for the trip!