*This post is sponsored by Bona but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.* Forget spring cleaning, it’s holiday cleaning that gets the most attention in our homes. After all, that’s when we host the biggest gathering of family and friends. Today I’m going to share 5 Holiday Cleaning tips to help get your […] Read more…
Most of us have experienced a messy spice cabinet at some point or another. Digging to find what you need, buying duplicate spices you missed, and cleaning spilled seasonings. Learn how to organize spices and seasonings so you never have to dig or clean a messy drawer or cabinet again! *Affiliate links contained below for […] Read more…
A stylish kitchen is great, but a practical kitchen with efficient cabinet organization is even better. In the Kitchen Organization Tips series, we’re going to cover several clever hacks and important tips to help make your kitchen operate like a charm! Over the next couple months I’ll show you how to best store food, spices, dishes/pots/pans, small appliances, […] Read more…
Tax time carried so much anxiety and frustration for me. Just when I thought I’d kept track of everything, there was some missing bit of information. We always found ourselves sifting through papers at one point or another. That being said, I improve every year, and it has become less stressful with each new system I institute. It’s an uphill […] Read more…
Stop procrastinating and tackle that New Year resolution to purge your closet and get it organized. You know you’ll be happier when it’s done. To get you started, I’m partnering with Better Homes & Gardens brand (carried exclusively by Walmart) to bring you 7 Closet Organizing Necessities. The Right Hangers If you only have one […] Read more…
*This post is sponsored by the mvp of the year, my pals at The Home Depot! Affiliate links contained below. I know just how important the tools of a trade are…the cook is going to have quite a time of it if the kitchen appliances aren’t meeting their needs. I learned the hard way before our kitchen renovation just […] Read more…
I’m not a big Black Friday shopper, but that doesn’t change the fact that if I want to populate my house with important needed items for a beautiful and functional home, eventually I have to shop. So I make the most of sales, and if I can I will literally wait all year until I […] Read more…
10 great (and some super necessary) dorm room essentials you don’t want to overlook! If you are looking for some dorm or studio apartment decorating inspiration, check out this mid century modern room done on a budget for a worthy student. Make Your Dorm Room A Temporary Home Going off to college for the first time can be exciting, […] Read more…
Use these simple methods to keep your plants watered while away on long trips and vacation! Vacation watering methods can be easier than you think. Care for indoor plants while travelling doesn’t have to be dependent on your closest neighbor. *Affiliate links below contained below! How To Keep Plants Alive On Long Trips I am going away on vacation […] Read more…
Design a tabletop gaming room to store and play your favorite board games. Or simply transform your living room into a game room in plain sight. Gaming Room In Plain Sight Every tabletop board gamer’s dream is to have a dedicated gaming room with all the bells and whistles. Some of us aren’t so lucky and […] Read more…
*This post is sponsored by my good friends at Better Homes & Gardens. Affiliate links below. It’s me or the mouse. One of us has got to go. I’m not afraid of much. I really only have one main phobia. No not death, not heights, not snakes… my greatest fear is mice. So imagine my […] Read more…
Guys, I might have just found a new obsession. This could turn out to be a chink in my organization armor, or just what I need to stay organized…oh cruel irony! I’ve discovered that I’m a sucker for cute planners and schedulers. Yup, that means either I become a planner “collector” (aka calendar hoarder), or just […] Read more…
Turn a closet into a kids play nook and store all your child’s toys the easy way! *This post is amazingly sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens blogger network. Huzzah! *Affiliate links below. This is the closet in my sister’s apartment. She has a 1-year-old little man who is just the cutest (proud aunty here), […] Read more…
Okay supermom/dad ready to help your kids rock the first day of school? …wouldn’t you have loved a customized locker that was cute and helped you stay organized? Send them back to school with an amazing locker styling kit filled with crafty items for them and their friends to use for the day. Most likely your kid is […] Read more…
Learn how to make this multi-functional coffee table! Great for puzzles, games, or just serving! *This post is awesomely sponsored by Kreg! Woop! Oh great, the movers totally destroyed my coffee table. What in the world would posses them to rip out the legs instead of unscrew them? Now I need a new coffee table…good thing I partner […] Read more…
Organizing is a big job, but with the right set of bins / organizers / totes / caddys you can make a big difference! Think of the various kits you might need, from tool boxes and craft kits to organizing or cleaning kits and garden totes… I’ve rounded up 25 unique and creative storage items […] Read more…
*This post is awesomely sponsored by Better Homes and Gardens brand, found exclusively at Walmart! Remember when you were a kid and your mom told you no playing until your room was clean? You know that instinct to stuff the mounds of toys into whatever box, shelf, nook or cranny you could find… A little […] Read more…
Ugh. I hate wasted space, especially when space is at a premium like it is in my house. You know what I mean? Why build things to be an inefficient use of space we pay so much for? My daughter Sayuri has a deep closet in her bedroom. It’s not a walk-in closet, and while it […] Read more…
The holidays are just around the corner, and that means overnight guests and holiday entertaining. It is one of my favorite part of the holiday season! But lets face it, when you are expecting guests and you’ve just moved into your home a couple weeks before they are expected to arrive… well lets just say […] Read more…
Here are some tips for creating a cozy guest area in a small space. First, find a spot in the house that provides privacy if possible. This could be an office, a child’s room, or even your living room. If you are using an air mattress, add a foam mattress topper to make it […] Read more…