I've been wanting some sort of command center for my kitchen for a while now... and I finally got it done!
YAY!
I am so in love with how it turned out. And it has DRASTICALLY decreased the amount of clutter that gathers on my island. Which is exactly why I wanted to make it!
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I got the idea from here. |
Here's a breakdown of what everything is:
- A list for anything and everything... I found a printable online, but didn't want to pay for it... so I made my own. :) I use dry erase markers so the lists can be changed and erased as needed.
- A weekly menu. I don't use the breakfast and lunch columns as much since we basically have cereal every day and sandwiches/quesadillas/leftovers for lunch. But it is AWESOME to know ahead of time what I am making for dinner. Find this printable here.
- A file folder/mail holder. We got some plywood from my Grandma, and a frame from IKEA to match all the other frames... and whipped up this little beauty. Thank you amazing husband for your skills. :)
- A holder for pens and keys. It's just a simple wood board, with mason jars attached by pipe clamps, and a few hooks. I originally had it white, but it was way too plain so I added some nice color.
- A changeable calendar. Again... IKEA frame and a bunch of paint chips from Lowes. The only permanent words are the days of the week. Everything else is written on the glass with dry erase markers so I can change the month/days/events/ etc.
- And my favorite part!!! A metal string (it's actually a curtain rod/string from IKEA, can you tell we like that store?!) to hold Kylie's art, and other important pictures.
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Like this important one! |
- And the last piece is a empty frame for notes and reminders.
Yup. It's true. We're expecting baby number two! I am 14 weeks and due November 22nd. I am feeling great, and baby is doing well. We are so excited!! Woohoo for being in the 2nd trimester!
So there ya have it.
The blank wall...
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this was the only picture I had... Kylie has changed a little. lol! |
And after we filled it!
And some random cuteness from the munchkin.
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my two favorite hair twirlers |
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how Kylie likes to read scriptures |
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Kylie's favorite hiding spot. |
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And a new found spot... |
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Trying to copy uncle Andy's childhood hairstyle |
Love your command center. Want to come do mine? And awesome news with baby #2. Congratulations. Glad you are feeling good!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I have something like that in my pantry that I have loved-although mine isn't near as cool. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd congrats!!! So happy for you guys!
Congrats on baby #2! That is exciting.
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS girly! You are due the day after my sister Apryl with second babies!
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