I spend my days working on designs for clients, taking care of Emory, cleaning, running errands, and it feels like a million other things. (you all know the drill!)

Once in a while I get a second to work on a project, but unfortunately, I never seem to have enough time to completely finish them. 

Which leads me to my problem, I have an overwhelming to-do list!

My hubby has no time to help around the house, medical school owns him, so it is up to me.

I decided it’s time to get-er-done. 

I plan on dedicating 45-minutes a day to projects around the  house.

Last week I started on my new goal, I was so surprised how simple and fast most of the items on my to-do list were.

Why didn’t I do this a long time ago? It feels oh-so-good!

I started off with one of my biggest pet peeves, holes in the walls!

After I took down the disgusting metal blinds, I was left with a big hole in the wall.

Can you believe I have lived with that little guy staring at me for 2 years?

Shameful, I know.

And my office wall had just a few holes from my old desk.

Yep, they have been there for 6 months.

How embarrassing.

So I googled “how to fill a hole in the wall” and found a handy little video.

Step 1: Clean the wall

Step 2: Wipe of the excess drywall so the hole is flat

Step 3: Apply spackling

Step 4: Let dry

Step 5: Sand

Step 6: Re-paint!

The pink spackle is so cool.

When it is drys, it turns white.

This stuff is made for home renovation newbies, like me!

I can’t believe how easy it was. It look about 20 minutes total.

I am painting the walls today. I can’t wait!

Also, while I was waiting for the spackle to dry, I added the final coat of paint to my fireplace.

When I painted it before, I got burned out on the 5th coat…painting brick is the worst thing ever.

Since then, I have been living with it one coat away from being done. Are you disgusted with me yet?

Well, it is now done and I am so happy!

So, do you have a long to-do list as well?

Or am I the only lazy one?

I hope to show you weekly progress on project get-er-done!

Wish me luck…

This home, in the latest issue of Rue Magazine, has stolen my heart.

I definitely have a soft spot for white and yellow.

It always looks clean, fresh, and cheerful!

Make sure you check out the rest of the issue, it is packed full of DIY inspiration, yummy recipes, and fashion tips.

I have been head-over-heals for West Elms striped shower curtains since the day they came out.

I knew it was only a matter of time before they would be used as drapery.

The Suburban Urbanists used them in her nursery.

How yummy are they?

Unfortunately, they are only 74″ long which makes them too short for most windows.

Amanda Carol came up with a great solution for her office.

She bought an extra panel and added length to each panel.

Don’t they look great?

And what an affordable way to get custom drapery.

I kinda want to buy some…

Also, my blog was nominated to be part of the 2012 Homies Best Design Blog!

If you haven’t had a chance to check out the list, you must.

It is packed full of great blogs, I have had lots of fun discovering new ones!

Loft beds get me really excited.

What kid wouldn’t love a loft bed? I mean, it would of been my dream come true.

My friend Whitney and her husband Kevin, recently built this loft bed for their little boy.

I absolutely love it.

Those two are truly amazing.

Check out how they did it here.

Since Emory will be turning 4 next month (what!!) I am toying with the idea of doing a loft bed in her room.

Of course mine wouldn’t be built-in (my construction skills are weak!), but semi-custom.

 I love the look, how much space they save, and how functional they are. 

So what are your thoughts, thumbs up or thumbs down to loft beds?