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My Best Home Organization Tips

Colleen Pastoor — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:49:23 +0000

Sharing my best home organization tips for a family home that doesn’t feel cluttered. From closets to drawers, to cords- let’s talk strategies for organizing your home beautifully. As a busy family of 6- organization in our home needs to work hard for us. And as a naturally ‘messy’ person, I need systems to be …

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organizing years of photos to Create photo books for your family (Modern Yearly Photobooks)

Colleen Pastoor — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 18:52:53 +0000

Sharing how I took years of photos and organized them into yearly photobooks for my family to enjoy. Tips on organizing your digital photos and printing a custom photo book with a modern aesthetic. I am SO excited to be sharing this today. Not only because the photobooks are a great way to enjoy your …

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The Best Common Tall House Plants for Home Decor

Colleen Pastoor — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 22:49:32 +0000

Plants make excellent home decor for almost every style! Here’s the best common tall house plants to make a statement in any room- plus some photos of them in action with care tips! You know I love a good house plant. The only rooms in our house that don’t have plants are the kids rooms… …

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8 Home Hacks for busy Homes

Colleen Pastoor — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 19:52:02 +0000

Sharing 8 things we do consistently that help our home feel more peaceful even with full schedules and a family of 6. These are simple strategies that can be adapted to your own life and family! Earlier this year I was asked to speak at the Get Organized HQ Virtual Summit. It was my second …

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16 Affordable DIY Home Decorating Ideas

Colleen Pastoor — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 20:40:21 +0000

Sharing affordable DIY home decorating ideas from a giant pinboard I created for the Calgary Home Show! From ways to upcycle, how to make a space instantly cozy and more! Last month I was invited to speak at the Calgary Fall Home Show. I shared a bit of a recap right here, but one of …

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What to Include in a DIY renovation Budget

Colleen Pastoor — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 21:42:45 +0000

So you’re planning a DIY room renovation and you’re taking time to create a budget. To make sure you don’t miss any expenses, here’s a list of things to consider adding to your DIY room makeover budget! We love a DIY Room Makeover… save money and get the space of your dreams? Heck yes! But …

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How Planning Your DIY Room Makeover Will Save You Time, Money, and Stress

Colleen Pastoor — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 21:42:00 +0000

If you’re dreaming of a beautiful new space in your home, don’t neglect the planning! Here’s how planning your DIY room makeover effectively will save you time, money and stress. Are you thinking about giving your room a makeover? Whether you’re looking to update your decor to suit your evolving aesthetic, add more storage space …

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Creating a Budget for your DIY Room Makeover

Colleen Pastoor — Tue, 23 May 2023 15:00:12 +0000

Whether it’s a dining room, guest room, or powder room makeover you’ve got your eye on, before you jump into the world of DIY projects it is essential to create a budget that will keep your decision-making on track. If you’re ready to start a room makeover… or a whole home makeover, it’s easy to …

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Where Do You Keep Cleaning Supplies?

Colleen Pastoor — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 03:09:57 +0000

Where do you keep cleaning supplies… other than under the sink? Sharing the different spaces we safely keep our cleaning chemicals and supplies in our home with small children. Over the years I’ve shared organization tips and videos and in those posts, I’ve shared what we keep under our kitchen sink. And spoiler, it’s just …

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Affordable Kids Birthday Party Decor

Colleen Pastoor — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Sharing my best tips to decorate affordable kids birthday parties at home (that still look modern and amazing!). With four kids, we have hosted a lot of birthday parties over the years. We’ve even hosted friends kids parties and honestly, I find it so much fun. As I’ve shared some of our kids birthday party …

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