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How To: Bathroom Organization

January 20, 2015
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > MKR's Home Tour

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My bathroom is one of the spaces I spend the most time in, and it’s also a space that’s a cluttered hot-mess.  And with a New Year upon us what better time than now to organize, de-clutter, simplify, and transform my bathroom into the sanctuary I dream of and need.  So with a free weekend, and a little help from Pottery Barn I set out to give my master bath a mini makeover.
 
First, I had to focus on corralling the clutter.  Like most of us I had beauty products rolling around in drawers, thrown in bags under the sink, and piling up on my counter.  For an easy solution I turned everyday glass vessels into catchalls for beauty products, soaking salts, sea sponges and everything else I use on a daily basis.  Plus they’re a gorgeous way to display all my favorite products, like the ESPA essentials I recently snagged from my day at the Mandarin Oriental Spa…so good.  
 
Second, everything needed to be functional.  For example, I love a good soak, but I never have my bath necessities within reaching distance when I need them.  The Grant Floor Storage quickly solved that problem by allowing a movable system to store water, candles, and all the bubbles I need to relax.  Plus the Grant’s arms allow a way to keep my bag off the floor and hang a hand towel or two.  For towels I utilized the Benchwright basket in the corner of my bathtub, rolling the towels rather than folding, and threw in a few bottles of my favorite sparkling water.   
 
Lastly, I needed an easy way to store and move laundry from the bathroom to the laundry room.  Pottery Barn’s chrome portable hamper was an easy, and chic solution.  And I love that the removable liner allows you to throw it right in with the laundry making sure your space stays as clean as can be.  
 
The only challenge left?  To see how long I can keep the bathroom looking this way.  Truly, MKR
 
P.S. I’ll be tackling my linen closets and laundry room this week as well so stay tuned!
 

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*This story is in collaboration with Pottery Barn, a brand I love and adore.  Opinions are 100% my own.  |  Photography, Rustic White

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5 Easy Gallery Wall Ideas

Secrets to Styling an Interesting, Eclectic Wall
May 29, 2015
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Ideas & Inspiration

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Gallery wall ideas

The final reveal for the One Room Challenge unveiled a pretty major gallery wall with bright and funky vibes in the upstairs loft.  And we can agree that with 24 total pieces and even some 3D items, this particular wall is not one for the faint of heart.  I mixed and matched classic photographs and one-of-a-kind paintings by GRAY MALIN, BRITT BASS, MINTED, AND SALLY KING BENEDICT to tie in a personal feel to this vibrant, quirky room and absolutely loved the outcome.  After creating this gallery wall, I can assure you that whether you’re designing one of this caliber or of a smaller scale, creating a collected and personal feel is easier than you think. The beauty of a gallery wall is that it can grow and evolve as you continue to find and add new pieces, so don’t get too hung up on making mistakes.  And since we received so much feedback and inquiries about the wall, I wanted to share my quick and easy five gallery wall ideas for you all today.  Simply click through the slideshow above to read more.  Truly, MKR

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ADD 3-DIMENSIONAL ITEMS FOR DEPTH

ADD 3-DIMENSIONAL ITEMS FOR DEPTH

TO AVOID HAVING YOUR GALLERY WALL LOOKING TOO FLAT, ADD 3-DIMENSIONAL ITEMS TO ADD DEPTH SUCH AS THIS HAND HOOK, A JUJU HAT, AND GREEK WORRY BEADS.

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FRAMING ISN'T JUST FOR PHOTOS

FRAMING ISN'T JUST FOR PHOTOS

THINK OUTSIDE OF THE BOX WHEN IT COMES TO FRAMING; THESE FRAMED HERMES BAGS ARE A PERFECT EXAMPLE. OTHER IDEAS I LOVE: CONCERT TICKETS, LOVE NOTES, KEYS AND ANYTHING THAT HOLDS SENTIMENTAL VALUE.

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CONSIDER ADDING A LIGHT

CONSIDER ADDING A LIGHT

NOT ONLY WILL A LIGHT ADD ANOTHER AESTHETIC ELEMENT OF INTEREST TO YOUR GALLERY WALL, ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEVER A BAD THING IN A SPACE.

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GALLERY WALLS COME IN ALL SHAPES & SIZES

GALLERY WALLS COME IN ALL SHAPES & SIZES

YOU DON'T NEED A LARGE, EMPTY SPACE TO CREATE A GALLERY WALL. GALLERIES CAN BE CREATED ANYWHERE, BOTH LARGE AND SMALL THROUGHOUT YOUR HOME.

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MIX IT UP

MIX IT UP

DON'T BE AFRAID TO MIX DIVERSE PATTERNS AND PRINTS THROUGHOUT THE SPACE. JUST REMEMBER WHEN DECORATING WITH BOLD COLORS AND ART PRINTS, CREATE BALANCE IN THE SPACE THROUGH THE USE OF WHITES, NEUTRALS AND METALLIC ACCENTS.

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PHOTOGRAPHY, RUSTIC WHITE 

AS PICTURED:   HANGING CHAIR, WOM  |  WHITE SHEEPSKIN RUGS, ALLMODERN C/O  |  GOLD POUF WOM  |  PILLOW, LACEFIELD DESIGNS  |  ART:  BRITT BASS TURNER, SALLY KING BENEDICT, GRAY MALIN, & MINTED  |  ANTLERS SOLD OUT (SIMILAR HERE)  |  JUJU HAT, WOM  |  SKATEBOARD, STOP IT RIGHT NOW  |  LIGHT, ALLMODERN C/O  |  HAND HOOK, WOM (GOLD & WHITE)  |  Greek Worry BEADS, WOM (CALL FOR AVAILABILITY)  |  CLEO BUNCHING TABLES, SOCIETY SOCIAL | JUTE RUG, ALLMODERN C/O

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Pound Cake

A Recipe for Elvis Presley's Famound Pound Cake; a Classic Dessert Made Delightful with Toppings for Everyone
May 18, 2016
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Desserts

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Pound cake toppings & recipe via Waiting on Martha

Pound cake has always been a favorite of mine; I grew up eating my mother’s, my grandmother’s and I’ll even enjoy a slice of pound cake from Whole Foods now and then too.  A classic dessert, I’ve always had a soft spot for pound cake and all the traditional treats (read: my homemade hand pies).  And now with berry season in full swing, I’m eager to indulge in all sorts of fresh pound cake toppings. 

Pound cake originally got its name because the cake is traditionally made with a pound of flour, a pound of sugar, a pound of eggs, and—you guessed it—a pound of butter (butter makes everything better). With all of those good ingredients, what’s not to love?!  Of course, proper pound cake is one that’s tangy, moist yet dense, and anything but generic…and while I’ve tested a lot of pound cake recipes over the years the one I keep coming back to time and time again actually belonged to Mr. Elvis Presley.

While pound cake can easily be enjoyed by itself (which I will always love), it’s really the perfect base for any type of topping your heart desires if you’re wanting a little something extra. And if you’re like me, it’s hard to narrow down your pound cake toppings to just a few…so why not pull them all out for everyone to enjoy and make a sundae-esq bar our of all the toppings?  Think fresh berries or bananas, fruit preserves, decadent chocolate sauce, Nutella, gourmet whipped cream, honey, nuts, shaved chocolate; the list goes on and on.  And a good rule of thumb: mix a cream/liquid with your berry or nut topping. You really can’t go wrong. Tell me, what are your go-to pound cake toppings?  Truly, MKR

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