With the new year just around the corner I have been thinking about my new years resolution this year.  This year I will be to organized but with flare.  I feel so much better when my house is in order and everything has its place but even better when it’s aesthetically pleasing to the eye.  With that said here are a few ideas to help organize your laundry room with style!

Better Homes & Gardens suggest using a lazy Susan to easily access all your laundry essentials!

MadewithlovebyHannah.com presented this clever idea for a clothes pin hanger.  I love it! This is a vintage clothes pin hanger but she provides directions on how to make one just like it!

Small space?  You can still own a laundry board! Enough said.

I love the idea of taking glass jars to hold detergents and such!  If you take a look at Sew Much Ado you can learn how to make your own detergent as will!

For those who have families or several people in the household this idea could be for you.  The idea behind this laundry basekt dresser is to separate laundry by room.  How inventive!  You can learn more by visiting Ana White’s website!

When I was growing up my parents would give my sisters and I new pajamas on Christmas Eve.  What holiday traditions do you and your family share?

Are you a clothes horse?  Do you love Pinterest? Do you need to finish last minute holiday shopping? Then you must see Polyvore.com but be prepared to be addicted!

       Image Credit: Creative Commons photo by Kirstea

         Tips By Becky Striepe

• Whether you’ve lost a button or split a seam, you don’t have to let small repairs stand between you and your favorite garment! With a little bit of love and a needle and thread, you can give your well-loved clothing a second life.