I’ve been a huge fan of the catalog company Soft Surroundings for ions! I’ve gotten tons of clothing from them and have rarely been disappointed. They’ve always had their pictures styled so nicely and like so many customers, I always wanted to know where they got their furniture. Even the dogs in the pictures were adorable! Well, they finally decided to come out with a
Friday’s Five Organizing Ideas
Laundry! Not my favorite household chore by far. If you feel the same way, this post is for you, and if you don’t, we need to talk. I have found recently that having a space that you don’t dread going to can make a world of difference. Our former laundry room (and I use that term very loosely) was beyond small, dark and inefficient. Even
The top ten items worth a splurge
One of my favorite sayings is ‘quality is remembered long after price is forgotten’. There is so much talk these days about saving money, and that’s a good thing, but we should remember another saying when choosing certain items for our home…’cheap is dear’. I think we’ve all experienced buying something simply because it was inexpensive, only to rarely use it, it falls apart, it
Really Cool and Interesting Shelving
I’m blown away by how creative some people are! Seriously, take a look at some of these shelves and ask yourself if you could even begin to think up these designs. I know I couldn’t. Not in a million years. Like them or not, you have to admit they’re interesting and unbelievably creative. I’m finding so many unique designs are being developed in Asia and
Bathroom Do’s and Don’ts and Must Haves
Pretty much everyone says the kitchen is the most important room in the home. Everyone but me that is. For me, bathrooms rule. Maybe it’s because there are few things in life I appreciate more than a hot bath on a cold winter’s night. I don’t think I could live in a home that didn’t have a bathtub. At least not happily. I’ve visited countless
How to Decorate Part 2-Shop Smart
If you’re in the market for some new furniture, it can be tempting to walk into a furniture retailer, pick something out and have it delivered. But what’s the fun in that? If you’re already a bonafide thrifter, I don’t have to convince you of the pleasures of finding something unique at a great price. If you’re new to thrifting, here are some places to
How To Decorate on a Budget
For many people, decorating is fun. A way to express their creativity in a way few other pursuits allow. But for many more, decorating is a chore. It can seem overwhelming and intimidating, and they simply don’t know where to begin the process. For me, I’ve *usually* tried to let my house tell me what it wants. Sounds strange, I know, but if you live
Tips for an (almost) Stress Free Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving dinner takes 18 hours to prepare. It’s consumed in 12 minutes. Half-time takes 12 minutes. This is not coincidence.” – Erma Bombeck Do you love the holidays, or does the idea of entertaining fill you with anxiety and make you want to pick up the phone and make reservations? Are you an ‘everything needs to be perfect’ kind of person? I’m here to tell you
Creative Under Stair Storage
Hey There! Did you know I’m obsessed with finding storage wherever possible? I hate to see unused, wasted space anywhere, and the area under a staircase is often overlooked but has HUGE potential. One of the common complaints about creating storage under stairs is it can be expensive. But it doesn’t have to be. With some basic diy skills you can create shelving, a mini
What will you leave behind?
Everyone gets organized at some point, they just might not be around for it. This true, albeit morbid comment, was one I read several years ago, and it has stuck with me. When we’re gone, someone will be responsible for getting our affairs in order, including going through all our things and purging and sorting. I’ve seen my fair share of houses that look like
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