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Containing Clutter with Pretty Trays
How 6 pretty trays help me hold it all together. Trays are fun – they create mini-vignettes that bring form and function together. They keep things organized, and look great doing it. Here are just a...
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9 Post-Holiday Uses for String Lights
If you’ve already packed up your holiday decor, chances are you’re missing the glow of your string lights. The warm glow, peaceful aura and let’s face it – they somehow improve our complexion. Good...
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Review: Small Apartment Hacks
Small apartment living has never been so hip! photo credit: BHG.com I was asked to review Jenna Mahoney’s book “Small Apartment Hacks.” I am often requested to review books, but this one caught my eye...
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Pink and Yellow Bedroom
While my youngest still likes pink, she recently asked me to add some yellow to her room and make it like a fairy garden. If you’ve been following the story of her ever-changing pink room here and...
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Three Ways to Use Large Wall Art
When it comes to wall art, there’s no need to be demure or shy. Large wall art can be both exciting and intimate in your space. Here are three ways to use large pieces of art in your home to make a...
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Basement Laundry Before and After
We finally updated the basement laundry area, now dubbed “The Laundry Lounge!” We had to work around the ugly cement floor, drop ceiling and limited lighting. It just took a little paint, a new...
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A Sweet Bedtime Story
Once upon a time, there was a wonderful woman who loved her husband and cared for him daily through his six-year illness. The family’s love was such an inspiration to others, that after he went home,...
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Key West Curb Appeal
Are you a peeker? When you are on vacation, do you find yourself peeking at homes and wishing you could bring them (or at least their inspiration) home with you? After a quick spring break at the...
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Organized closets that contain ALL your stuff
Do you have closet issues? You’re not alone. We don’t all have large walk-in closets with room for chandeliers, paisley ottomans and a three way mirror. But you can greatly increase the functionality...
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Back-to-school organization at The Container Store
The countdown is on! Your kids may not feel the same about it as you, but life’s not fair, now is it! I recently attended a preview of a new The Container Store in Yonkers, NY, and wow – even kids...
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Could you use an Elfa in the kitchen?
We all know about how Elfa can transform you closet. But what your kitchen? Could you use a little Elfa to help you out? At the recent opening of The Container Store in Yonkers, NY, I found myself in...
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A Guest Room You Can Live In
Whether you’re expecting visitors or need to to escape a snoring cover thief, it’s important that your guest room is truly comfortable and inviting. In my case, it’s also important that it’s...
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Creating the ultimate coffee bar (oh, and with wine too)
Whether expecting guests or not, coffee and/or wine usually come into play at some point in the day. For me, they are bookends to my busy day. I meditate while drinking coffee in the morning, then...
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9 Post-Holiday Uses for String Lights
If you’ve already packed up your holiday decor, chances are you’re missing the glow of your string lights. The warm glow, peaceful aura and let’s face it – they somehow improve our complexion. Good...
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Review: Small Apartment Hacks
Small apartment living has never been so hip! photo credit: BHG.com I was asked to review Jenna Mahoney’s book “Small Apartment Hacks.” I am often requested to review books, but this one caught my eye...
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Pink and Yellow Bedroom
While my youngest still likes pink, she recently asked me to add some yellow to her room and make it like a fairy garden. If you’ve been following the story of her ever-changing pink room here and...
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Three Ways to Use Large Wall Art
When it comes to wall art, there’s no need to be demure or shy. Large wall art can be both exciting and intimate in your space. Here are three ways to use large pieces of art in your home to make a...
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Basement Laundry Before and After
We finally updated the basement laundry area, now dubbed “The Laundry Lounge!” We had to work around the ugly cement floor, drop ceiling and limited lighting. It just took a little paint, a new...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Sweet Bedtime Story
Once upon a time, there was a wonderful woman who loved her husband and cared for him daily through his six-year illness. The family’s love was such an inspiration to others, that after he went home,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Key West Curb Appeal
Are you a peeker? When you are on vacation, do you find yourself peeking at homes and wishing you could bring them (or at least their inspiration) home with you? After a quick spring break at the...
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