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Thursday, July 5, 2012

Orange and White + Crafty Usable Project!

Hello Darlings!

Ive been a little late in the day with posting the last few days because I have so much going on at work I keep falling behind ;-( anyway.... Yesterday I had a 'MOMMY DEAREST" moment, LOL and started freaking out over clutter in the kitchen, clutter in the bathroom just CLUTTER!!!

Clutter drives me nuts so I pulled everything out of the cabinets and rearranged, purged and reorganized and now I feel so much better. If my house is not in order I CANNOT THINK. 

While I was cleaning my bathroom I remembered seeing something on pinterest (I think) on a cool way to keep my make-up handy because I don't like keeping it in make up bags (they get messy) so off to target I went...Crafty Project Details & pics below ;-)

Get The Look...

Forever 21 Orange Floral Top (similar) HERE or HERE / White Leggings (similar) HERE / Necklace (gifted) similar HERE or HERE / Bead Bracelets and Bangles (old) Forever 21 / Wedges (old) similar HERE or HERE / Clutch BCBG (similar) HERE or HERE







Crafty Project!


hubby actually did the work, I watched and took pics, LOL

Candleholders (we used 2) / Bowls (2) Ceramic, Glass or Plastic / Gorilla Glue (dried white kind)
Glue candle sticks together / glue to base plate / glue rim of upper candleholder and glue bowl

Jewelry/Make-up Storage ;-)

I know many of you love lurking but I love and appreciate comments please ;-)

xoxo
mimi g.

76 comments:

  1. Great makeup storage idea , luv your blouse as wel

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  2. Great Idea!

    But, who had on the gold band and no nail polish? {{LoL}}

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  3. That is AWESOME!! Love it :-)

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  4. Love the shirt. Love the make up storage.

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  5. That make-up holder is a great idea, and love the top.

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  6. Very cute! Great color choice on the bowls. :)

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  7. Super cute! Love the color choice!

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  8. Great idea and look!! Is that a bowl and plate? Are they ceramic or plastic? Is that a candle holder?

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  9. Love your look. You have made me look at F21 in a different way. Love your diy make up/ jewelry holder.

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  10. I am the same way about the clutter, drives me bananas! Super cute as always.

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  11. I am the same way Ms. Mimi. My house has to be clean in order for me to think! Anyhoo, love the blog, promise to stop lurking!

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  12. Great idea for make-up storage, especially to put in there the ones that I use the most! I see you have nice hair, why keep it short and not let it grow longer? I'm just curious, thanks.

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  13. Great makeup storage idea. I need to get mine off the counter, it's driving me NUTS!

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  14. I love the make-up holder DIY. I think I will make one for myself!

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  15. I'll delurk (is that a word?!) to say hi... HI! love your blog especially the pattern reviews. :o)

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  16. Gotta love Pinterest! Great crafty project - I'm not a huge fan of makeup bags either.

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  17. I like this I'm going to try to make one this weekend. I love your double heart ring you always wear from BCBG i ordered my own luckily it was on sale.

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  18. The craft - the way you posted the pictures - was hilarious. ^-^

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  19. This DIY jewelry tray is too cute, will be making my own soon. Thanks!

    *BWEnaj*

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  20. Great idea! I've been struggling with keeping my makeup organized.... Already have the candle holder , would have to find the Perfect bowls.

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  21. Omg I love this idea! My makeup is currently in makeup bags and it takes up so much space.ill definitely try this very soon!!

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  22. That looks awesome!! Is the glue really strong...I'm scared it will break!! But yeah, looks fantastic, well done!!

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    1. I wondered the same thing....

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  23. Delurking to let you know that you are quite possibly the best fashion blog out there-hands.down. - and I am on them all honey !

    Love , love , love your style. You inspire me.

    Maria

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  24. As always...love the outfit! Great craft project too:)

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  25. That is an AWESOME project!!!! I like the idea of an elegant holder for things. If you have anymore cool ideas, please pass the info! I want to be crafty too!!! lol!!!! Mimi, saying that you are awesome is an understatement. You got bookoo class!!!

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  26. OK, I am busted!!!! My name is GiGi and I am a lurker!!! Great project. I think I may pickup the items tomorrow and duplicate this.

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  27. Totali a great idea n t luks chic as well talk bt inspiration I like!!!! E outfit yu wearing luks superb

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  28. I am guilty of being a lurker :). I visit your site daily now in anticipation of the next DIY tutorial or outfit. You kinda threw me offvwithnthe craft but I like it!

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  29. I'm another guilty lurker ! Love your site Mimi, what an inspiration you are, thank you for taking the time and effort to do your blog.

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  30. Great job! I love to see things re-purposed.

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  31. I have been feeling the urge to organize too. Especially my makeup. Thanks for being such an inspiration!

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  32. I have been feeling the urge to organize too. Especially my makeup. Thanks for being such an inspiration!

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  33. Love the project and love your blog! I am a new reader and let me just say you have awakened my interest in sewing just by seeing all of your projects. I love your voice and really have enjoyed reading all of your old posts - keep up what you do!

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  34. Lol @ "Lurking"

    This is such a great idea!! Watch out HGTV!! (^_^)

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  35. Lov the orange floral shirt and that is such a creative diy make-up holder. I always wonder how people come up with stuff like this. I guess I am not creative because I would have NEVER thought of this nor all of the jewels I find on pinterest and other blogs.

    Thank you for sharing all that you do with us.

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  36. This is so cool!! I need something like that, not sure if the glass would be good for me since I have a 3&4 year old who loves make up just as much as I do LOL
    i love the idea im gonna find a way to make it work for me.

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  37. I love this orange floral top on you and what a creative diy make up holder. I'm telling you, I dont know how you or or all of the people on pinterest come up with recreating things from one form to another. I am glad that you do!

    Thank you for sharing yourself with us. I know this must take a lot of time out of your day and sometimes thankless.

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  38. This great. I think I will try this!

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  39. This is great! I think I will try this to conquer all the make up I have on my bathroom counter. Thanks for sharing.

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  40. Lurking....lmbo! Too funny! Great look and I love the craft idea. I probably will try this out with black and white colored bowls to match my bathroom...So, thank you for sharing.

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  41. What a lovely piece, I think this would look awesome as a catch all in any of the rooms in my home -- you are too school for cool miss mimmy!

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  42. What a lovely piece, I think this would look awesome as a catch all in any of the rooms in my home -- you are too school for cool miss mimmy!

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  43. Cool and very frugal....and with that being said, I will be making one also...LOL

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  44. Great makeup storage...LOL @ Lurkers!
    I understand not being able to think in clutter - organization is a part of my life!

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  45. This is bomb! I'm gonna make one. I almost donated my candleholders to the goodwill. I was like where the heck am I gonna put these?

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  46. thanks for sharing. this is a really great idea. i plan to do some redecorating this weekend and i'll definitely give this a try - my bathroom countertop is a mess and it's even worse in the cabinets under the sink. this will definitely help organize and give it a lot or pizazz and color.

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  47. Thanks for sharing!!!! Looks easy enough that I may try it :)

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  48. I absolutely love this total outfit Mimi! It sooo cute and I must try to recreate this one! Also, that's a really neat idea for the bathroom and can have so many other uses than just a make holder too! Sweet! I must admit, Greystone's comment was priceless! and I do hope she was joking!!

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  49. I totally felt like you were calling "ME" out as one of those lurking. (lol) I love it. This idea is super cute and I'm sure the bowls match your decor. Thanks so much for sharing your amazing talent with us. I think I was going through MiMi withdrawl these last couple of days...lol

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  50. lovely outfit Mimi :-) I'm copying that make-up storage idea!

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  51. Hi Mimi! Hope all is well. LOVE the lastest tutorial & crafy project! :-)

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  52. Mimi you look great, as usual!!! I look forward to your daily post and I appreciate you taking time out of your schedule just to post something, anything for that matter!!! I love DIY projects and I am so stealing this!!! Thanks so much!!

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  53. Looking awesome as usual. Orange looks great on you too.
    Interesting and useful project, i'm definitely going to try that.

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  54. Awesome outfit as usual! I think orange really suits you well...
    Interesting and useful project, I will definitely be trying that! Thank you!

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  55. *Holds up right hand* I, Sherita, promise to lurk less and comment more. Your tunic is perfect for summer and I have a slight obsession with all things floral right now. Love the wedges, too.

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  56. What is there to say I LOVE your blog and you're right I don't comment because I just enjoy it but when I'm specifically asked to comment I have to do so. Just keep doing what you do because you are freaking AWESOME at it.

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  57. delurking from London, UK :) love your blog, especially the tutorials. You have inspired me to make my own clothes, an ambition I have had for a long time! Great style too, you always look fabulous!

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  58. You caught me lurking again! I love the makeup storarage idea! Love the tunic and leggings too!

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  59. You absolutely rock! I justhappened upon your site and now I'm hooked!

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  60. Gosh!! There are a lot of us lurkers out there, anyway,I love your creativity and always get inspired when you post.

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  61. Love this idea - I have to try this because my makeup is all OVER the bathroom!
    Thanks for the great idea!

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  62. Haha I emailed u instead of posting. I love this idea I shall complete this diy project this weekend.

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  63. This is such a great idea. I love it I plan to use mine for hairpins, clips and other hair items.

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  64. Hello, my name is Linda and yes I'm a lurker. Your site is so inspiring to me and very informational. Keep up the goodness you provide to us all.

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  65. I've been called out of the shadows as well...love your style...your sewing inspires me to sew more!

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  66. Love the DIY! I may give it try. TFS!

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  67. Love your style...I can't sew but you inspire me to learn. My mom has a sewing machine...hmmm. Thanks for accepting my friend request on FB. Look forward to your 3-day event next year! Keep doing your thing!

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  68. I do house cleaning for a lady and her bathroom counter makes me want to pluck my hair out strand by strand. This would be a God send for her bathroom. I MUST make her one, for my own sanity once a week! Think she'd love it too! :)

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  69. Hi, I discovered your site a few weeks ago and stop by once in a while( YES I admit was a lurker). I have to tell you I LOVE YOUR STYLE!!! YOU ARE JUST SO ADORABLE. I can't sew, for the life of me but now that I see all the cute stuff you have it inspires me to learn how to. Thank you for sharing and keep up the great work.

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  70. I LOVE this idea! I definitely have to try this soon!

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  71. love this idea!!! quick and easy DIY project:)

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  72. Am another guilty lurker, but i love love love your blog, discovered it recently. I love your sense of style, creativity(as in this case), beautiful family, etc etc.

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Thank you for taking time to comment ;-)

xoxo
mimi g.