Five Ways to Make Mother’s Day Memorable
I don’t know about you, but May always seems busier than the month of December. All of the “year end” activities for kids, final exams, graduations just seem to pile it on. And some years Mother’s Day gets a little lost in the shuffle. If that’s the case for you, I’m here to share five …
Ten-Minute Organization, Room by Room
Spring cleaning and organizing, when taken as a whole, can be overwhelming. The thought of going through all of the closets and drawers, all of the papers and files, and all of the cabinets is daunting. But what if you broke down organizing your home into smaller bits? Room by room, a little bit at a time. Not …
Laundry Room Inspiration
I love it when a research project coincides with a project I’m longing to tackle in my own home. I do a “Home Goals” list on my blog each year, and for the last three years my laundry room has been on that list. However, it always gets shoved aside to address more pressing issues …
Give Your Collectibles the Spotlight They Deserve
From buttons to tea cups, we all have that one guilty pleasure that we take pride in collecting. In the blink of an eye, however, those collections can go from story-telling novelties to a pile of tchotchkes. Your collectables deserve a spotlight. Give them the attention they deserve with these boast-worthy display ideas: Tableside Mixing …
Cozy Home Solutions Checklist
It has been freezing cold down here in Georgia this week! When it gets this cold, I like to stay home, where it’s nice and warm and cozy. Here is my cozy home solutions checklist – things you can do to make your home cozy and warm this winter. (1) Check Drafty Windows and Doors. …
Cut Clutter with Shower Curtain Hooks
The closet is notoriously one of the home’s toughest terrains to keep tidy. It’s no secret this clutter culprit can quickly become a catch all, concealing both clothing and chaos behind its closed doors. While a complete closet overhaul can be time consuming and expensive, there’s a smart and savvy solution hidden at your local …
Quick Fix Projects with Big Impact
When we’re busy, home projects tend to take a back seat to other, more pressing obligations. What if you could quickly complete some fixer upper projects around your home that would make a big difference? Here are five quick fixer-upper projects with big impact. (1) Redo an old chair It’s easy to refurbish dining chairs to …
Five Fashion Forward & Frugal Finds
While the words ‘fashion forward’ and ‘frugal’ aren’t typically seen side by side, Mohawk Home and Overstock.com are proving it is possible to have your cake and eat it too… at least in terms of home decor! As flooring accounts for roughly 30% of a room’s color, you can make a serious style statement in …
Start the Year Clutter Free
Is one of your New Year’s Resolutions to clean out the clutter and organize your home or office? If not, these simple tips and heavenly finds will have you adding it to the section of your resolutions that you can easily mark off! 1. Start by getting rid of any unnecessary items. This one can …
Cozy Winter Spaces
The holiday decor is packed away, most of us are experiencing cold weather now, and winter is in full swing. It’s time to “cozy up” your spaces to help you and your family through the winter chill! My favorite winter decor embraces three key elements no matter which room in your home you’re working on. …