Wednesday, February 23, 2011

What a difference baskets can make!

I have never been one to like having a TV in my living room.  I want a quiet, relaxing room.  So we have always had our TV in the family room downstairs.  But since our move, we just don't have the room downstairs to play as much.

So we just went with it, and turned my (semi) quiet living room into our family movie room and video game room.  We have so much more room!

But....
I just couldn't handle the mess.   Dvds and video games everywhere! (this was actually taken on a good day. )  

Bring on some lined baskets and a little organization and it makes a HUGE difference!


I used this Video Tutorial for my basket liners.


This was not my first time making these liners.  I made some about a year ago for my desk shelves.   It's a great tutorial, easy to follow and you don't need a pattern.  You can customize it to fit any size basket!


10 Fantabulous comments:

Mommy Kerin said...

That looks great hun!

Nancy StylenDecorDeals.blogspot.com said...

Beautiful! Do you know of any good places to find baskets? You've inspired me.

Little Miss Emmy Lou said...

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Hope you'll stop by Mama Days!
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artsy_momma said...

Great idea! They turned out really cute. Stopping by from A Crafty Soiree :)

...with ♥, SB said...

Im with ya, Games, DVD's, CD's and game consoles drive me nuts. Thats a good idea. We are in such a tiny space now, that we couldn't even bring out entertainment center. Currently my TV is sitting on our filing cabinet.. adn the kids' is on K's night stand. its horrible looking. Now if only I can find a way to hide all the dang cords!


p.s. U r welcome! {'bout the award}

Katie @ EyeSpyDIY said...

Those baskets are too cute! And I do the same thing with our dvds/video games and put them in baskets!

Also, I have a great Dove chocolate giveaway going on right now and would love if stopped by and entered: http://eyespydiy.blogspot.com/2011/02/dove-chocolate-discoveries-giveaway.html

~Katie @ Eye Spy DIY

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CandaceAshley said...

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Krista @ While He Was Napping said...

You had me at 'no pattern'! These are gorgeous. Definitely going to have to try this!

shopannies said...

love how neet and homey you made it all look