66 What a Week at IHeart Organizing!

All sorts of lovely wonderful things are happening and I am so excited to be writing up this post!  It's absolutely a milestone of a week here at IHeart Organizing, one that I never would have expected when I started blogging just a few years back!

I am beyond giddy excited to announce to you your new IHeart Organizing contributors!

Let me start out by saying that I was overwhelmed with the amount of interest that we sparked when I made a call for contributors.  I had over 200 applicants and found an overwhelming amount of talent and incredibly inspirational individuals {along with oodles of new blogs to stalk!}  It took me days to make the final selection {talk about an awesome challenge!}, so a huge congratulations and warm welcome to those that will be writing some fabulous and fresh new content!

Say hello to these lovely ladies! 

"I'm Ashley from 7th House on the Left - a blog where my husband, Greg, and I talk about renovating, decorating and living in our first house here in Hanover, Virginia. I’ve been an interior design enthusiast and a long-time fan of all things organizing. Yep, I was the kid with the perfectly arranged Disney stuffed animals, alphabetized coloring books and the categorized and color-coded sticker book. When I'm not busy writing or doing projects around the house, I love classic TV shows (particularly I Love Lucy) and curling up with Greg, Bentley (our 9-pound Pomeranian), a blanket and a good black and white classic movie – I’m a complete sucker for Audrey Hepburn, Doris Day, Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant films. I'm thrilled and honored to be a part of the IHeart Organizing team and excited to get to work!"

"Hi, I'm Cassie, a DIY and design-obsessed Texas girl, and lover of travel, fashion, sarcasm and Mexican food. When I'm not hanging with my sweet and funny family, you can find me kicking the '80s out of our home, one budget project at a time, on my blog Hi Sugarplum!"

"Do you believe in love at first sight? I sure do because when I first stumbled upon I Heart Organizing I immediately fell in love with Jen's mad organizational skills. I think we all long for a calm, organized, well styled life. I am the author of A Thoughtful Place blog where I dish on all things related to decorating, organizing, entertaining, and of course DIY-ing! To be quite honest, working on making my house a home is my happy place. It fulfills my need to be creative and I love sharing ideas {both big and small} with my readers. Along with my blog, I am a contributing writer to House of Fifty and have recently started my own decorating firm, Casey Grace Design, LLC,  with my talented sister.  I call Orange County, California home where I live with amazing husband and two children. At the end of a busy day, I love to enjoy an ice cold beer on the front porch with my hubby while we watch our children ride their bikes or run around. Life is sweet and I am thrilled to be a part of the IHeart Organizing Team."

"I am Serena Faber Nelson, a television producer, writer and fluffy dog owner.  Obsessed with home décor, fashion, lifestyle and dogs – I set about creating Pretty Fluffy as a go-to guide for the modern pet owner.   Featuring a range of stylish products, celebrity pooches, DIY projects and handy hints, Pretty Fluffy is a daily stop for smiles and inspiration, giving readers the tools they need to enjoy full and happy lives with their furry friends. 

My greatest loves include fresh peonies, Dirty Dancing (Nobody puts Baby in a corner), Banoffe Pie, spending waaay too much time on Pinterest, and hugging random dogs at the park.  I currently live in Sydney, Australia with my husband, Andy, and her 11 year old Border Collie, Soda. As a long time fan, I am super excited to be joining the IHeart Organizing Team!"


"Hey friends!  I'm Chelsea from Two Twenty One!  I'm a twenty-something living in Indiana with my husband, Brad, and our crazy mutt, Jack.  My loves are photography, travel, DIY projects, baking, wine, sarcasm and my iPhone.  The husband and I are attempting to make our home a little less cookie cutter and a lot more awesome.  My little slice of the internet, Two Twenty One, is where I share my latest home improvement projects, furniture makeovers, crafts, recipes and home & seasonal decor ideas.  I am beyond excited to join Jen and the rest of the IHeart Organizing team!"


"My name is Sarah Eelkema and I live in a suburb of Minneapolis, MN with my husband of almost two years, Eric, and our two adorable Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Hermes and Brontë. I am a Communications Consultant by day and by night/weekend/any spare moment, I indulge in my passion for writing, crafting and organizing. I am honored to share with all you dedicated iHeart fans my tips, tricks and secrets for organized crafting, which will not only help you get control of your craft clutter but also allow you to make more efficient and productive use of your precious crafting time. While I am blessed with an entire craft room, I promise to explain how all the solutions I share can be tailored to your specific situation, whether it be a dedicated room, a small storage space or mobile crafting. In the meantime, Happy Crafting!" 



"My name is Megan and I am a lawyer by day, design and decor lover by night, and Mama to the sweetest 2-year old boy you've ever seen. I'm passionate about fitness (and chocolate!) and could not live without my relationships, girl talk, and my morning coffee. I've been blogging for two years over at Honey We're Home, sharing my love of keeping things organized and beautiful at our house.  My efforts to live in the moment and cook more are an adventure in progress."




"I’m Ashli from Mini Manor Blog. I live in Big Beautiful British Columbia with my Husband Lee and our 5 lb yorkie Max.  I have an organizers heart, I am a bin-aholic, and I’ve never met a wicker basket I didn’t love. During the summer I can be found lounging in the garden or at the gym . . . one of those was a lie. And in the last 5 years I’ve made more then 2000 cupcakes. I want to bake, eat and organize. Hand me some eggs, flour and an unorganized kitchen, that’s my idea of a great weekend, okay go ahead throw Ryan Gosling in there too."


You will notice throughout the week that they will be added to the sidebar and also to the "My Team" page, and will be rotating their awesomeness once per week.  I can't wait to see how they mix thing up around here and bring us some super fun and fresh organizing projects to drool and swoon over {no pressure right?!}

I am pleased to announce that I {along with you!} am participating with an awesome group of blog friends, in a huge PINTEREST scavenger hunt!

Who is ready for some great Pinterest fun?  Who is ready to win some aaaaaaaaamazing prizes while we have some great Pinterest fun?  Eeeeeek!  I AM!

Welcome to the GREAT PINTEREST HUNT!

 

Meet the Great Pinterest Hunt Crew

I've teamed up with a handful of the most amazing blogs on the block to put together this fun Pinterest scavenger hunt.  Let me introduce you to the crew..

Kari Sweeten: "I love to create pretty things, redecorate my home with DIY projects, blog and find endless inspiration on Pinterest!  Come visit me over at  U Create!"  You can also find Kari on Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter!

 Jennifer Hadfield: "Hi!  I'm Jen from Tatertots and Jello -- a craft/decorating blog.  I love to share a new tutorial every day.  From crafts to DIY home projects & recipes!"  You can also find Jennifer on Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter.

Jamielyn Nye: "Real life, crafts, baking, creative home decor on a budget, free printables and more!  Visit my blog I Heart Naptime."  You can also find Jamielyn on Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter.

Heather Thoming:  "I'm Heather... Wife, Mom, Blogger at Whipperberry.  I have a strange love affair with Wheat Thins and spray paint {not together!}  I blog to make real life BEAUTIFUL!"  You can find Heather on Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter.

Linda Gardner:   "Hi!  I'm a Mom, craft addict, DIY decorator, holiday lover, shoe & fabric hoarder.  And the addict behind Craftaholics Anonymous!"  You can also find Linda on Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter.

Michael Wurm, Jr:  "A freelance lifestyle, craft, food and DIY blogger at Inspired by Charm."  You can find Michael on Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter.

Nikki Barton:  "I am a stay at home mom that can often be found in the kitchen cooking delicious food!  If you are in need of any type of recipe or food inspiration, come visit my blog, Chef in Training."  You can also find Nikki on Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter.

The Great Pinterest Hunt Sponsors

The Original ScrapBox /// Blendtec /// Kaboo Tech Bags /// Riley Blake Designs

Join us Tuesday when all the fun starts and get ready to get your Pin on!!

Along with the amazing Pinterest scavenger hunt and giveaway, I am also partnering up with one of my other favorite blogs, Modern Parents, Messy Kids, for one of my biggest giveaways yet!  Stay tuned for Tuesday afternoon!

I am doing my best to hold back happy tears as I type this, however, it isn't all that easy....

For the next few days I will be hosting a few darling folks from Better Homes & Gardens STORAGE Magazine!!!!

I will be back soon to share more details and some behind the scenes action of the photo shoot, but long story short, I was contacted by the amazing crew over at BHG and asked if I would be interested in a feature!  I was like, wait, you must have emailed the wrong Jen Jones at IHeart Organizing!?!?  Because seriously, this is my all time FAVORITE publication.  The one I am consistently stalking newsstands for each quarter.  The one I run home and devour every last page within ten minutes, only to re-read and oooh and ahhhhh over and over and over again until the next one comes out.  The magazine that has it's own special stack at my desk.  The mecca of home organizational magazines.  And they contacted yours truly.  Talk about a life altering moment that I am eternally excited and grateful for.  So this is the week!  They are here and already stopped in to walk through our home and drop off some of the fresh flowers for the shoot! 

I really have you all to thank for helping make all of these magical moments happen.  Without your daily love, I wouldn't be writing this here blog and preparing for one of the coolest opportunities ever.  So THANK YOU to you all for popping by each day and for your daily words of encouragement, for sharing your ideas, for dropping a sweet line on my facebook wall or tweeting something special.  From the bottom of my super smiley heart, I know these amazing milestones {contributors, great giveaways and Storage magazine!?!} all happen because of YOU and your daily love.