Keeping it Personal - Keeping it Practical

After living in several rental/borrowed properties, there are two essentials that I would like to pass on to others who may be in the same situation. Keep your home personal, and keep it practical.

Many of us have spent hours looking at ideas in home magazines or Pinterest. This can be very helpful even for the most creative homemaker. Something to remember though as you look at these articles and pictures is your own personal life. It should be integrated in to your home. Your favorite color, family heirlooms and even photos can be beautiful additions without being tacky.

The license plate from where we met with a photo on canvas of us

Family photo as a mounted photo

Deer my husband shot

a little box that I gave my husband before we were officially dating

Practicality is another essential when you are renting a home. You often only have a certain amount of space for dishes and kitchen items, so you may need to get creative with food storage. Under bed boxes, linen closets, peg boards, and open shelving are options that you can use and be creative with storage.

Kitchen organization

adding some cuteness

hanging veggie fruit basket/cookbook storage/general food storage