The kids and I are downsizing locally in a few months, and my husband is off on a two year assignment that will be a plane ride away. Although we’ve never chosen to live apart before (deployments don’t count because they’re not voluntary), our son will be a high school senior and he’s already on his second high school–and his eighth school in total. Of course, we struggled with the decision, but we came to the conclusion that a third high school in a third state is not in his best interests. And for our non-military readers who wonder how this sort of thing happens–no, the military doesn’t actually care about whether or not it’s your child’s senior year! We have dozens of friends who have been in the same situation in an attempt to provide continuity to their children during high school (or they choose to retire from the military). It stinks and we hate it, but it goes with the job.
So, like I said, the kids and I will move to something smaller so we can support two separate households, but I’m hoping to find something tiny and cute.
For now, I’m enjoying the biggest laundry room we’ve ever had, with tons of cabinet and drawer storage, and a cleaning closet, too.
When I’m feeling particularly fancy, I like to put my powdered detergent in a glass canister:
The printable labels are a free download and available {here}.
I have a few vintage pieces on the walls–a washboard and some enamelware. The drying rack is one of my favorite things ever; we are always using it for leotards and tights!
But it usually looks like this:
My laundry baskets are from HomeGoods (almost six years ago!) and they’re not technically laundry baskets, but they are perfect for this purpose, and much prettier than plastic ones!
Amy and I hang our ironing boards on hooks or knobs–it’s just as functional but much prettier. Visit our tutorial on how to DIY your own {here}.
The “Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow” scripture printable is {here}.
My fabric softener sheets are in the vintage enamelware box.
Last but not least, here are my bottles of Glamorous Wash–the most heavenly smelling laundry detergent EVER! Diva and High Maintenance are my favorite scents; I wash my sheets and towels with them. It’s pricey but worth every penny. If you mix a small capful in with unscented regular detergent, it will last forever.
So that’s the laundry room! Since we’re moving, I didn’t put up a chandelier or other cute light fixture, but maybe in the next house. We know that God always provides for us, and we’re excited to see what’s in store next.
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Two gallon canisters (for detergent) — on sale (here)
Clear sticker paper for labels (here) or (here)
Wall mounted drying rack (here), (here), or (here)
Clear glass spray bottles (here)
Enamel box–similar– (here) or (here)
Ironing board cover, laundry baskets, lotion container, hook rack — HomeGoods
Safety pins stored in repurposed candle jar (candle is here)
Glamorous Wash Laundry Detergent
