Let’s face it, most children aren’t naturally organized. They’re too busy being kids to worry about that mundane stuff. 🙂 As parents, it’s up to us to set the example. If our bedroom is a mess, we’ll have little hope of our children’s rooms being any different. What is needed is a plan. Ready? Let’s divide and conquer! Start small (no pun intended). Teaching your children
Mirror, Mirror… Off the wall
“What a subtle torture it would be to destroy all the mirrors in the world: where then could we look for reassurance of our identities”? Truman Capote I’ve rarely met a mirror I couldn’t salvage. (Well, except those horrible mirrors in dressing rooms.) A mirror is a pretty quick and oftentimes inexpensive way to add some bling to a room, help create a feeling
Romantic Bedrooms
Because of the business I am in, I’ve had the opportunity to see hundreds, maybe thousands of bedrooms during the last 13 years. You would think by now I would get used to seeing cluttered, disorganized spaces that have about as much resemblance to romance as I do to Halle Berry. I think sometimes people just don’t realize how really easy it is to have
Find your true design style
I’ve been thinking a lot about design lately, and how and why we make the choices that we do for the spaces in our lives. It may seem obvious, but when we think about designing and decorating the spaces of our homes, we need to start with one very important question. A question that is often overlooked, which is, how do you want to feel
A few of my favorite things
For today, there are no craft projects, no before/afters and no diy’s. It’s just me and a few of my favorite things. Things that make me happy. Things that make me smile. Things that make me glad to be alive. I hope they do the same for you. I know of few things as beautiful as a New England Autumn… Shining sun, chilly morning,
Ten Great Craft Room Organizing Ideas
If you’re a crafter, you know there is NO SUCH THING as too much storage. It’s just not possible. Especially if you dauble in different types of crafts such as quilting (all that fabric!), scrapbooking, sewing, painting, stained glass, etc. Recently I redid my craft room and incorporated some of these ideas and I’m lovin’ it! It’s so much more functional and makes working in
Flea Market Shopping Tips
Back in the Spring, we took a short trip to Brimfield Flea Market. They’re having their last show of the season September 4-9, and in honor of that I thought I’d share some tips I’ve garnered over the years for a successful day of bargain hunting. Flea markets can be overwhelming, and none more so than Brimfield. But they’re also loads of fun! Follow these tips
Creative Window Treatment Ideas
If you’ve been shopping for window treatments lately, you know how expensive they can be. Wood blinds, silhouettes. silk draperies, etc., while functional, attractive and long lasting, can set you back a few thousand dollars. If that kind of money just isn’t readily available, or if you’d rather put your money into something else, what other alternatives exist? LOTS! That’s the great thing about window treatments!
It’s Tip Time!
I love finding out new ways to use everyday items. Ways that will make life easier and save money. Sometimes I find these ideas by doing research, but other times I get a lightbulb moment. Here are some tips I’ve used throughout the years that I hope you will find useful. Bar Soap: Not just for washing The other day I noticed we had a
Let’s Talk About Color!
If you’re older than 25, you probably remember the color craze back in the 80’s, most notably remembered is the company called Color Me Beautiful. I hopped on that bandwagon and was a color consultant for many years. I enjoyed it immensely, and learned a great deal about color in the process. Equally important, I learned just how little I had truly known about the nuances
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