This idea might be one of my favorites of all time. Why? Because it came completely from the rest of my family, I just had the privilege of benefitting from it. While Matt and I were packing for our vacation last week, we were telling our girls what to put in their suitcases and they were packing themselves. […]
Be Prepared To Travel
A few weeks ago we went on a little getaway to Branson, MO. Going out-of-town? Be prepared! The sooner you get these things out-of-the-way, the easier it will be to handle all the unexpected last-minute stuff that always pops up when traveling! Here is my check-list! – Hold your mail, which is a quick step you can […]
The Magic Hamper
Growing up, there was a hamper down the hall that my brothers and I shared. Into that one hamper, we’d put clothes, towels, jerseys, sheets, everything. When I got home from school, the hamper would be empty and there would be perfectly neat piles of clean clothes folded on my bed. It was magical. And […]
Diagnose your Garage & Cure the Clutter
Spend a few hours this weekend and get your garage whipped into shape! No? Why not? If that doesn’t seem possible, I can probably guess a few reasons. Garages are where unused things go to die. My guess is that your garage is full of things you don’t need or use. Here are the 4 most common garage diseases […]
Antiqued Silhouette Boards
The walls of my living room are quite bare. Well, let’s be honest for a second: all the walls in my home are quite bare! I’m of the slow and steady mindset when it comes to decorating. I’ve had silhouettes on my mind for a while, and then it finally came to me how I […]
My Kitchen
Our dining area: picking out the lighting was one of the bigger perks of a custom build. And that table? Overstock.com! Really! My place for my favorite dishes, which reminds me: I need to use these more. I’m pretty sure this wreath is St. Patrick’s decor, but it totally fit my color scheme. I made the […]
Hide Your Storage
Hmmm … just a nice little entry table … or so it seems … Storage in general is the most basic issue in organizing any home. Finding the perfect spot for our TV remotes or cell phones doesn’t matter a ton in the long run. Things we are constantly using are shifting so much it […]
Kids Art Station
As I organize any place in my home or one of my client’s homes, I emphasize a balance between function and beauty. The two work together to encourage peace and order. When a space looks good after you have it all organized, then you just get all those happy endorphins of visual satisfaction. And it is […]