Phase 2 of The House Behind The Trees ~ The downstairs #TeelsBuildaHouse

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So we are starting the downstairs ... I HATE to say basement because we had a basement in our old home, where you opened a door and went down stairs separated from anything else. It was a finished basement complete with a bedroom, craft room, family/game room and we spent a lot of time there ~ our oldest son moved down there in jr high and stayed through high school ... until we finished the master suite in the attic then he moved back up to the bedroom floor with his brother and sister.  So here our downstairs is open to the rest of the house, you can see through to the outside from the top of the stairs going down because we have a wall of windows down there as well.  We really didn't plan to have a kiddo down there but since we are having to do a switch-a-roo with rooms (I'll explain later) he is moving home soon and will be downstairs. Anyhoo, our downstairs will house our main family room, our middle sons room, a full bath and kitchenette.  I thought it would be fun ...
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A New Year is here ~ It's time to get ORGANIZED.... in the Office

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Get organized: It's a New Year's resolution we seem to make year after year, BUT as life gets busy, it's easy to let clutter take over again, unless you manage it the right way. Get our advice, tips, and tricks to make 2014 the year you get organized once and for all.....In The Office!

Choose wall shelves of any shape, a shelving system that fits style and space is ideal. Like here the wall "ladder" system.

Repurpose flea market dishes as office organizers. Mismatched pieces add charm to a utilitarian space. Use teacups for pens and pencils, and saucers or small plates for stamps, keys, and spare change.

This office, found in the mudroom, brings in a secondhand pine table and barstools to keep with the homes theme. Remember when decorating your office, stick with thinks you love to look at, secondhand finds or not. When using or repurposing things you love, it may help you keep it tidy and organized.


The custom created elevated desk, by topping two desks with a custom box, doubles as a stealthy spot for stowing files and books. The floor lamps allow for more desk space.

Get the clutter off your desk and shelve them. Organize books, papers, magazines and like items by category and assign them a shelf.

Color is a useful tool for differentiating a space. If you're working side by side, stay consistent (one style of furniture) but invite in different colors to give the space some personality.

Colorful boxes and woven baskets are an ideal variant for any room, they can vary from rustic to somewhat feminine depending on your decor.

Think you don't have enough space for a home office? Transform a cluttered closet into an accessible workspace that is blooming with inspiration. Choose a chair with an adjustable seat so that it can slide under the desk, which can be made using metal file cabinets and a ready-made melamine desktop.

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