A few weeks ago, I finally decided to organize my Prop/Craft Closet in my home office. I have no excuse since we have been in our new home for almost a year and my office is the last area that still needed to be organized. So today I am sharing a before and after as well as a few tips! 

Before I started, it was a big mess in the middle of the floor, that I continued to add to as each holiday and season came around. I would literally walk around it! NOT proud of that at all! 

  

I just wasn't sure where to begin, everything was crammed together and there wasn't any organization to my chaos, does this sound familiar? If so, keep reading for tips on how I tackled my clutter and so can you! 

Affiliate links are included in this post, which means if you make a purchase using one of the links, I will earn a small commission, but it will not cost you one penny! But it does help to keep my website running. Thank you! The following is based strictly on my honest opinion. I only recommend products and brands I love and use personally. 

In our old home, I had a larger space with a MUCH larger closet + a large wardrobe closet I used for storage as well. Since buying our new home, I have a much smaller area to fit everything into and since I no longer style children's parties, I donated all of those props and supplies to our school. Keeping everything in clear plastic bins allowed me to see what I had on hand at a glance, but since redirecting my niche to more home decor and fashion I no longer need much of what I had on hand. 

• Tuesday, May 19, 2020
• 8 tips

Prop Craft Closet Makeover + Tips to Organizing a Prop Craft Closet

A few weeks ago, I finally decided to organize my Prop/Craft Closet in my home office. I have no excuse since we have been in our new home for almost a year and my office is the last area that still needed to be organized. So today I am sharing a before and after as well as a few tips! 

Before I started, it was a big mess in the middle of the floor, that I continued to add to as each holiday and season came around. I would literally walk around it! NOT proud of that at all! 

  

I just wasn't sure where to begin, everything was crammed together and there wasn't any organization to my chaos, does this sound familiar? If so, keep reading for tips on how I tackled my clutter and so can you! 

Affiliate links are included in this post, which means if you make a purchase using one of the links, I will earn a small commission, but it will not cost you one penny! But it does help to keep my website running. Thank you! The following is based strictly on my honest opinion. I only recommend products and brands I love and use personally. 

In our old home, I had a larger space with a MUCH larger closet + a large wardrobe closet I used for storage as well. Since buying our new home, I have a much smaller area to fit everything into and since I no longer style children's parties, I donated all of those props and supplies to our school. Keeping everything in clear plastic bins allowed me to see what I had on hand at a glance, but since redirecting my niche to more home decor and fashion I no longer need much of what I had on hand. 

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I think one of the most wonderful things about the holidays, is setting a beautiful table. This shouldn't stress you out, in fact you shouldn't worry about it. Your table should be simple and express your creativity. If you are still unsure, ask a creative friend for help, which happens to be one of my favorite tips.

As I shopped over the last several months and saw all the metallics, I started gathering items for my Fall table. This became my inspiration. Keeping with the typical Fall colors of orange, brown and glimpses of yellow, I also incorporated the metallic gold, silver and copper. 

My favorite parts of this table: 

• the painted fruits
• silk leaf runner
• glittered mini pumpkins
• Moscow mule mugs

Most of the items I had on hand, but I love the holiday excuse to add to my tableware. The only items new on my table are the Moscow mule mugs {thanks mom}. 

If you follow me on Instagram, you saw the fruits being "updated" with a few layers of metallic spray paint. Yep, you read that right! They are faux fruit which have been spray painted. They turned out beautiful!

The other items, I gathered from around my house. "Shopping" your house beforehand saves you time and money! You will surprise yourself what you will find in your own home. 

To keep with the Fall mood, I used a burlap runner, instead of a tablecloth, and created a thinner runner down the center with leaves. Topped the leaves with metallic fruit and glittered pumpkins. Scattered the smaller silk leaves and pinecones to fill in the decor. Splashes of copper, silver and gold add sparkle. 

I like to provide guests everything they will need for a meal. I "built" each place setting with a gold charger, a large white dinner plate, a place card and metallic fruit or a glittered pumpkin, a wine glass and a Moscow mule mug, which can be used for water. Don't forget to set a napkin with a pretty holder and flatware. If you are having the meal later in the evening, candles are a nice touch and adds ambiance. 

Color coordinated wrapped boxes hold items of thanks for guests, plus it adds a little extra touch. Place cards are not only pretty and functional, but add a personal touch for your guests. You can find the place cards in my shop. 

Serve a signature drink after dinner such as an Bourbon Spiked Hot Apple Cider or the Classic Moscow Mules. 

TAKE AWAY TIPS: 

• Ask for help
• "Shop" your house first
• Use a runner instead of a tablecloth
• Classic white dinnerware will last forever and can be mixed with other pieces
• Get creative ~ use faux fruit to dress up your table and prop up place cards
• Purchase matching ribbon and wrapping paper for a little extra touch
• Keep the centerpieces low so your guests can converse with ease
• Place cards are a great way to add the personal touch

I hope I have inspired you to set a beautiful stress free holiday table you have always wanted. 

• Monday, November 02, 2015
• 8 tips

Setting a Beautiful Holiday Table + 8 Tips to make it Easier on You

I think one of the most wonderful things about the holidays, is setting a beautiful table. This shouldn't stress you out, in fact you shouldn't worry about it. Your table should be simple and express your creativity. If you are still unsure, ask a creative friend for help, which happens to be one of my favorite tips.

As I shopped over the last several months and saw all the metallics, I started gathering items for my Fall table. This became my inspiration. Keeping with the typical Fall colors of orange, brown and glimpses of yellow, I also incorporated the metallic gold, silver and copper. 

My favorite parts of this table: 

• the painted fruits
• silk leaf runner
• glittered mini pumpkins
• Moscow mule mugs

Most of the items I had on hand, but I love the holiday excuse to add to my tableware. The only items new on my table are the Moscow mule mugs {thanks mom}. 

If you follow me on Instagram, you saw the fruits being "updated" with a few layers of metallic spray paint. Yep, you read that right! They are faux fruit which have been spray painted. They turned out beautiful!

The other items, I gathered from around my house. "Shopping" your house beforehand saves you time and money! You will surprise yourself what you will find in your own home. 

To keep with the Fall mood, I used a burlap runner, instead of a tablecloth, and created a thinner runner down the center with leaves. Topped the leaves with metallic fruit and glittered pumpkins. Scattered the smaller silk leaves and pinecones to fill in the decor. Splashes of copper, silver and gold add sparkle. 

I like to provide guests everything they will need for a meal. I "built" each place setting with a gold charger, a large white dinner plate, a place card and metallic fruit or a glittered pumpkin, a wine glass and a Moscow mule mug, which can be used for water. Don't forget to set a napkin with a pretty holder and flatware. If you are having the meal later in the evening, candles are a nice touch and adds ambiance. 

Color coordinated wrapped boxes hold items of thanks for guests, plus it adds a little extra touch. Place cards are not only pretty and functional, but add a personal touch for your guests. You can find the place cards in my shop. 

Serve a signature drink after dinner such as an Bourbon Spiked Hot Apple Cider or the Classic Moscow Mules. 

TAKE AWAY TIPS: 

• Ask for help
• "Shop" your house first
• Use a runner instead of a tablecloth
• Classic white dinnerware will last forever and can be mixed with other pieces
• Get creative ~ use faux fruit to dress up your table and prop up place cards
• Purchase matching ribbon and wrapping paper for a little extra touch
• Keep the centerpieces low so your guests can converse with ease
• Place cards are a great way to add the personal touch

I hope I have inspired you to set a beautiful stress free holiday table you have always wanted. 

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