I periodically get emails from people asking me, "Kristi, how do you keep your tools organized in such a tiny home?" Those questions make me laugh.  The answer?  I don't. In fact, over the last couple of months, our extra bedroom, where I generally store those tools, has gone from bad, to worse, to the absolute worst imaginable.  At one time, this room did have some semblance of disorganized organization.  In other words, it was … [Read more...]

It's Friday, y'all!  And what could be better on a Friday than an amazing giveaway!?  Twelve fabulous blogs have joined together to give you the opportunity to win a fabulous prize.   It's a $600 VISA GIFT CARD "PINSTAGRAM" GIVEAWAY...and it couldn't be easier to enter! What's a "Pinstagram" Giveaway you ask? You asked...right? Well, it's our clever way of hosting a... PINTEREST and INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY! We're giving one lucky follower a … [Read more...]

I have butterflies in my stomach as I type this, because we finally have a tentative date for when we'll be in our new house and put this condo on the market!!! That wonderful, magical date is July 1st. That's only seventy days away!!! Oh my goodness, I have so much to do. I definitely need to finish the living room, since that's the first room people will see when they walk in. First impressions are crucial!! And it's current condition … [Read more...]

Friends, it is with a heavy heart that I announce that I'll be closing the doors on Addicted 2 Decorating at the end of this month. Believe me, this wasn't a decision I made lightly.  In fact, I've been contemplating it since the end of last year. I have been blogging now for six years, and it's been an amazing journey.  I've met so many wonderful people (both online and in person) as a result of blogging, and the entire journey has been … [Read more...]

Alright y'all, it's truth time.  I'm in desperate need of your best spring cleaning tips.  Whatever you've got.  If it's something you've pinned onto Pinterest, lemme have it.  If it's a post you've written on your own blog, give me the link.  If you use a super duper amazingly strong and natural homemade cleaner, please share the recipe!  Do you have a cleaning schedule that keeps you on track so that the spring cleaning isn't so … [Read more...]

Last week, I had the privilege of attending the Rust-Oleum Blogger Event in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was a whirlwind two-day event, and I finally got to meet many of my favorite bloggers who I had only known online until then. Back row: Kate, Rhoda, Roeshel, Sarah, Beth, Ashley, Traci, Ethan, and me.  Front row: Cassity, Whitney, and Jocie. We stayed at the beautiful Duke Mansion... And we were treated to an amazing dinner with two … [Read more...]

You know that feeling you get when your feet are cold and slip on a pair of warm socks? Or you can warm your hands and head while outside by wearing gloves and a hat? That feeling of warmth, of comfort, is something we take for granted. For the victims of Hurricane Sandy, it is a feeling we want to give back to them. Laura Kuhlmann, a blogger and member of Hometalk who lives in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey, was fortunate that her … [Read more...]

**This giveaway has ended.  The winning comment was... #62, from Laura who blogs at Thimbleful Of Time!  Congrats, Laura! It's time for me to make some space on my front door for something new (and you all know I have a no-storage rule for stuff like this since I live in a tiny 834-square-foot-condo), so today I'm giving away my Hanging "Succulent Garden" made from pistachio shells. To enter, just leave a comment on this … [Read more...]

Yesterday, I was working hard to finish up my bookcase-turned-pantry in my kitchen. (Yay! More progress!!) I didn't quite get it finished, but I hope to be able to do that today. But the whole time I was working, I was pondering this question... Do most homeowners truly decorate and design their homes for themselves, or for that elusive "future owner"? I was thinking about this because even though I know that our time in this condo is … [Read more...]

So let's have a little chat about... My question to you is this: How do YOU use Pinterest? Do you actually use the information that you gather? Here's why I'm asking... I have a Pinterest account. I created it early last year when everyone else was. It was all the rage, and I wanted in on it. After a couple of months, it kind of lost its luster with me, and then I neglected Pinterest completely for several months...maybe … [Read more...]