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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Well I hate to admit it but it's right around the corner....Back To School time! Here are 8 Modern Back-to-School Items ~ send your kids back to the classroom with these cool updates on old-school favorites.

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Herschel Settlement Backpack ~ A basic book bag with a twist. This single front pocket pack is equipped with an electronics sleeve and is available in nine color and pattern options. To buy: $55, shop.herschelsupply.com.

Urbio Magnetic Modular System ~ If you’re short on desk space, use a bare wall for organizing the office essentials. From spiral notebooks to slim highlighters, this modern 11-pocket modular storage unit can handle items of all shapes and sizes. To buy: Starting at $15, containerstore.com.

Purple Kaleidoscope Composition Book ~ Bye-bye, black-and-white marble notebook. Your little student can take serious notes in a cool bound notebook that’s filled with 160 lined pages. To buy: $5, poppin.com.

Color Reference Drawers ~ Conquer clutter with a color-coded mini filing cabinet, which is ideal for storing notes from a BFF or ribbons for art projects. To buy: $109, landofnod.com.


Basic Pencil Pouch ~ With an exterior holster for holding a favorite pen or pencil, this slim pocket pouch won’t take up much space in a backpack or locker. To buy: $22, mochithings.com.

Lunch Lines ~ If you’re on lunch packing duty, then here’s permission to get a little silly. A booklet filled with 188 sheets of riddles that were made for tucking inside Junior’s brown bag. To buy: $10, paper-source.com.

Black and Gold Geometric Mousepad ~ Since your kid is anything but ordinary, a funky mousepad, with a graphic gold pattern, is a natural desktop accessory. To buy: $19.50, etsy.com.

Red Soft Cover Folio ~ This durable envelope is sure to stick with your student all year long. Plus, its vibrant color means it’ll be a cinch to spot within the depths of an overcrowded locker. To buy: $14, poppin.com.

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