Small Is Cool

It's that time of year again when Apartment Therapy holds their annual Small Cool Contest. If you have a small space that's fabulously decorated then this contest is a must enter for you. This year my twitter friend Mr. Goodwill Hunting has thrown his thrifty home into the mix, so make sure to stop by and vote for his manly den...Happy Weekend Everyone!

2011 Color of the Year: Honeysuckle

Think Pink! Pantone has selected Honeysuckle as the 2011 color of the year. Here is the run down on what Honeysuckle can do for you according to Apartment Therapy...Happy Decorating Everyone!

"In times of stress, we need something to lift our spirits. Honeysuckle is a captivating, stimulating color that gets the adrenaline going – perfect to ward off the blues. Honeysuckle derives its positive qualities from a powerful bond to its mother color red, the most physical, viscerally alive hue in the spectrum."

Steely Romance

You know I love a good contest so I just had to enter the Apartment Therapy Room for Color 2010 contest. My "Steely Romance" (yes, hubby picked the name) bedroom is bringing stripes back to life. You can vote for my room and others until October 29th. And if you have a colorful room of your own make sure to enter by the October 17th deadline...Good Luck Everyone!

P.S. Don't forget to Tweet and Facebook "Steely Romance"

Don't Forget

Today is the last day to enter Small, Cool 2010, so hurry. If you don't enter you can still vote...I think voting is the best part...Happy Monday Everyone!

Small, Cool 2010

It's that time of the year again. Apartment Therapy is having their Small, Cool contest so all you small space dwellers get ready to enter. If your space is well decorated and is less than 1000sft then you have to enter this contest. Plus the prizes this year are amazing. The deadline is April 19th so hurry. Good Luck Everyone!

Living Small- Curtains

I love using curtains in a small space. They can be used as room dividers or to hide storage. Not only are they functional but they're also aesthetically pleasing. You can use a bright textured fabric to add drama to your room or something understated to make it blend with your space. But remember, just because the storage is hidden doesn't mean it shouldn't be organized. Keep the Shoebox Decor motto in mind "A place for everything so everything can return to its place"...Happy Decorating Everyone!

Pictures from Apartment Therapy and Elle Decor

Happy Weekend

I have a fun filled weekend of spray painting planned. I got some great furniture for the Upward Bound House project that I need to bring a little life to. I will post some of the transformations next week barring they turn out a hotmess...Happy Weekend Everyone!

Picture From: Apartment Therapy

Happy Hump Day

Oh my, it's the last hump day of the year. 2009's final hump day is brought to you by Apartment Therapy's Small Cool Contest 2009......Happy Hump Day Everyone!

The Homies 2009

Hey Everyone, Happy Christmas Eve...I just wanted to let you all know that Apartment Therapy has opened up nominations for the 2009 Homies Awards and Shoebox Decor has been nominated...Please sign up and vote for us and all you're favorite blogs. Voting ends on December 29th. Spread the word....Thanks for the support. =)

Click here to vote for Shoebox Decor!

Living Small- Los Angeles

I found this great 650sqft loft at Apartment Therapy. Bryan has done such a great job fitting all these beautiful things into his apartment, yet still making it feel roomy and inviting.

Living Small-Brooklyn

I just realized I never posted who won Apartment Therapy's Small Cool 2008. The first place winners were Tony and Hillary of the 3-in-1 Studio in Brooklyn. This 460sf Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY studio provides everything Tony and Hillary need. Here is some of their comments and a look at their small space.

What is the advantage of SMALL? Living small forces you to live and think creatively. We moved to this apartment from an 800 square foot apartment and had to think very carefully about what we can and can't live without...