I've heard everyone has one. You know the "catch all spot". Well not everyone.. I know, I know Mom and Dad you've taught me better. Growing up in a house that was completely organized and had numerous systems in place, you would think it would at least rub off on me by unfortunately I seem to be missing that gene or something. I like to blame it on having two young kids mixed with a lack of time but really I'm not so sure that's it.
Anyway, Last friday I said enough is enough. I started work on Simplifying our lives by make the Laundry room functional and fun.
Of course, I didn't want to spend money on our laundry room that seriously seems to be just a pathway and storage for us.
WARNING: THIS MAY HURT YOUR EYES
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After:
I looked around the house while both kids took their hour long nap and came up with a solution. I was tired of looking at millions of cleaning/household products on a shelf. Even if they were all categorized in plastic bins. I found two rolls of black/white polka dot ribbon from halloween and 2 yards of toile fabric. But there was no way that I had time to pull out the sewing machine since the kids would be up soon. I quickly cut 3 panels and began hot gluing the edges to create a hem. Then I glued on some ribbons to tie the panel to the top shelf. With in 15 mins, I was done so I looked around my home for some quick framed art and baskets for the top shelf.
Still a work in progress but at least it's a whole lot nicer to do laundry now. :)
You know a sea of brightly colored plastic as far as the eye can see. Or maybe it's like being a Giant who must be careful not to squash any small innocent plastic homes or people for fear of playing doctor with only one small bottle of glue all night. 
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