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With school just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to design a desk to fit a small space.

With 5 kiddos to find space for, I am always trying to think of ways to maximize space and function at the same time. Check out my DIY Murphy Desk! The best part?? Sewing Archives. Murphy Desk. Cute Storage Boxes... Just about FREE baby! Hey friends!!

Cute Storage Boxes... Just about FREE baby!

I used yesterday’s disgusting temperatures as an excuse to stay inside and get an indoor project done. I recently made the cubby systems for the baby’s room and for the playroom. I bookmarked a fab idea I saw on another blog a while back and have been waiting to copy since. I got the playroom finished and here is how they turned out… DIY Wall Art ~ Chevron and Burlap. Hey there!

DIY Wall Art ~ Chevron and Burlap

I’m still working on my guest bathroom this week! The last few weekends I have painted the walls, framed the mirror and built a towel hook. I put together this fun Chevron Wall Art this weekend and it was inexpensive, quick and easy…SCORE! DIY Hot Glue Gun Holder. Hey friends!

DIY Hot Glue Gun Holder

I hope you are all having an awesome week! I am here today to share my DIY Hot Glue Gun Holder! This baby is something every girl needs! My Meme gave me a glue gun holder years ago. Handmade Christmas Gifts ~ DIY Lap Desk. Hey there!

Handmade Christmas Gifts ~ DIY Lap Desk

I am kind of feeling “on top of things” right now because it is not even December and I already have a few things crossed off of my Christmas list. One of those being our Teacher gifts this year! Office Makeover and More! Cleverly Inspired. Hi all!

Office Makeover and More! Cleverly Inspired

My name is Tracie and I am author of CleverlyInspired.com. “Be inspired to be clever” That is my mission on my blog. I am always sharing something new…whether it is a project, decorating tip, recipe, or crafts. My hope is that you enjoy learning too…and you pass it on. DIY Wall Decor - Pegboard. Hey guys!

DIY Wall Decor - Pegboard

I’m back to share a tutorial for the super cute Pegboard that I made for my friends nursery! If you missed the West Elm Inspired Dresser that I made with it, you can click HERE for the tutorial! This pegboard was sooooo easy, under $20 and it only took an afternoon to build! I love it for the nursery but it would be cute in an office or a kids room too! Here’s how I made it! DIY Shelf for the Entryway with Hooks! Hey friends!

DIY Shelf for the Entryway with Hooks!

Hope you all had an awesome week! Thanks so much for all of your sweet comments and shares on my new plank wall I did in the entryway. I am really excited to share the second half of that wall with you today. This is a fun way to break up any boring wall, not just a planked one! DIY Magnetic Supply Organizer for the Wall. Hey friends!

DIY Magnetic Supply Organizer for the Wall

Back to school is just around the corner for my clan (insert happy dance), and my oldest daughter is all about the supplies. She does come by in naturally… I get giddy when I walk into office supply stores and the supply aisles at Target. I can’t help it. We are in the process of giving her room a little update, and she wanted a space to store some supplies as well as a memo board. DIY Murphy Desk. DIY Corner Desk. Hey hey guys!

DIY Corner Desk

Ash and I have been CrAzY busy these last few weeks. We are wrapping up the renovation of two homes for Open Concept on HGTV in the next week, and we CANNOT wait to show y’all! You will love them… And there are lots of new furniture plans coming with each episode, so get excited people. Today I am sharing the corner desk I built for my now 13-year-old (pray for me)… I am in love with how this room came together. DIY Cubby Storage Desk. Hey friends! Be sure to catch the next two episodes of our show, Open Concept on HGTV on Sunday, June 12th at 11:00 and 11:30am CST! I love having teenage-ish girls. DIY Large Hand Painted Sign and How-To Video. After many, many requests, on our social media accounts, for a how-to on this Large DIY Hand Painted Sign, we had to give it to you guys Not only do we have the free plans and how-to tutorial for you, we also have a how-to video on our Youtube channel for it too!

Just click the image below to come build it with us in our shop! Click HERE for the free printable plans and follow along, as we build it, below! Start with a 4′ x 4′ sheet of 1×2″ plywood. Cubby Storage Shelf. Since moving into her home, Ashley from Shanty 2 Chic has been haunted by an awkward empty space above her fridge that needed something.

While the lack of cabinets might have left most people with underutilized wall space, Ashley exercised her DIY prowess and built a cubby shelf with plans by Ana White. Kitchen, bathroom, playroom, crafting space… I cannot think of a room that couldn’t use a shelf like this! Storage for the Playroom! Hey friends! Hope everyone is doing great! I have been crazy building the last few weeks. My older kiddos were with their grandparents this past week which gave me lots of time to get stuff done! Shanty 2 Chic.