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Reset & Refresh Your Office
While working on Conquering Your Paper Chaos, allow yourself to consider your work space. The space in which you work is your office and you may have more than one. In addition to my office, I frequently work in my car which I lovingly refer to as my “office on...
Paper clutter isn’t failure — it’s feedback!
Paper clutter tells you something in your paper processing system doesn’t work (for you). It’s great to say I am going to deal with every piece as soon as it comes in, but if you have paper clutter that is unrealistic. Give your current system some thought. Think of...
Setting Up the Guest Room
The Bed- Did you know I actually travel with my pillow? It’s a necessity! So having a couple of different pillow types isn’t necessary but it sure is a thoughtful touch. Use a comforter and duvet cover. It’s easier to wash and keeps the comforter clean. Step stool for...
Tool Box
Find tools when you need them.For me, there is nothing more frustrating than knowing you have a tool, but you can’tfind it, or it turns up rusted or otherwise unusable. Organizing tools is all about howyou store them. To be useful, they have got to be accessible when...
Organize Your Kitchen Drawers
The Dreaded Kitchen Drawer Clean Out? Not so fast . . . it has several silver linings. Don’t dread, think opportunity! Most every kitchen drawer that you organize, including my own, usually has multiples of the same thing. Honestly, kitchen things multiply like mice!...
Keepsakes, Mementos and Difficult Decisions
I hope this helps! Some things like keepsakes and mementos are just more difficult to make decisions on. Keepsakes can generally be divided into two categories. First there are the ones you choose to keep because they have great personal value to YOU. You cherish...
Dynamite Decor on a Shoestring #1
Garlands aren't just for Christmas! Green, fresh, fashionable garlands hold up well indoors and out. Not only in my opinion do they give you a lot of bang fo your buck, they also are quick and easy to use. Decorate tables for birthdays, engagements, dinner parties,...
Spring Holiday Decor
Spring’s here! It's time to have fun decorating for Easter and Spring. Traditions are such an important part of life. I especially loved the baby ducklings and chicks in the pet stores. I was lucky enough to get to choose a duckling named “Quack-Quack,” of course, to...
Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Tips from the Mother of the Groom
I just had to share that I had my first experience being a “mother of the groom”. So of course, I jumped at the opportunity to plan the rehearsal dinner and a morning after picnic breakfast. So, I started planning . . . Full disclosure here: I was extremely lucky as...
The Cure For A Boring Wall
Do you have a boring wall? Room without a window? No focal point?Here are some ideas: If you...