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Front Porch Reset
Refreshing the front porch/entry is a quick pick me up for you and welcome your guests. Step 1: Before you touch a single pot or broom, think about how you use your front porch.Do you need a place to sit? A place for gardening tools? A place for shoes?How do the pots...
Tips for Assembling Furniture
You’ve searched on line for weeks, months, maybe even years. You’ve ordered, you’ve waited. Finally, the big day is here! You drag that big box in the door. Now what? Now it’s time to assemble. Follow these tips for a smoother assembly.1. Give yourself enough space...
3 Easy Ways to Avoid Placement Chaos
Avoid storing the same things in multiple places. 2 places OK but 5 no way. The obvious exception is toilet paper. If you have 5 bathrooms, each bathroom needs toilet paper so please store extra in each bathroom. Put like kind things together. This will also...
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,...