We all need stuff. It’s just the truest truth. No matter how minimalistic we are- or try to be- we’re always going to need the clutter of batteries and toilet paper and hair ties and glue sticks. (Unless, of course, you plan on keeping only 100 items in your household and purchasing new things every Read more
Today’s post is about the things that bug you so hard, that feel SO over the top wrong in your household…that you don’t even notice them any longer. Whaaaat? Yes. I’ve mentioned object aversion before– where your brain actually creates a blind spot for something it doesn’t feel like dealing with- and I’m no stranger Read more
Dear Tidyish, Ok, I have a question- I have boxes of stuff in my basement that I haven’t gone through in ages, and a fair amount of (gulp) old love letters. Or maybe not even love letters, but correspondence with ex-girlfriends. What does one do with those? Just toss ’em? Seems callous. Then again, I Read more
If I could doodle on a blog post, I totally would. Thanks to the good folks who make the Chameleon Fineliners for bringing us today’s review! (Hey, wanna be one of the “good folks who make the Chameleon Fineliners, too? Help this rad company via their Kickstarter!) Although I’ve been compensated, all thoughts, opinions, and Read more
*Donate/recycle/share as much as possible before you “get rid of”, too! Magazines. Look, either you’ve read them or they’re in a stack because you’re not gonna read them. Share these with collage-happy classrooms and carpool-bored parents alike. (But get them off your floor, please.) Shopping bags. Why are these so hard to get rid of? Read more
I care about you people. And I really, really care about the functionality of your storage situations. (Some people say it with roses, I happen to show my “I care” behavior with linen closet concern.) In my line of work as an organizer I’ve recently helped multiple families- ahem- undo some of these well-intentioned offenses. Read more
Dear Tidyish, Random question: I have old photos that smell bad. (Dad smoked and there’s just that “old smell.”) What do you think? Do you have any ideas for my dilemma? -Jill S. Dear Jill, First off- I’ve wanted to be an advice columnist since I read my very first Dear Abby in the mid-80s. Read more
Today’s post is brought to you by the gorgeously gunk-free HÄNS Swipe-Clean. (Here’s where to buy ’em. Trust me- you’ll want this info by the end.) Although I’m compensated, all thoughts, opinions, and gratefully sanitized devices are entirely my own. ***** It’s no secret that I really, really love small cleaning gadgets and tools. And Read more
Sure, it’d be great to have an HGTV team pop in and overhaul a room when your space just isn’t bringing the happy anymore, but try these quick tricks to tidy high-traffic areas and change the feel of a space…without the production crew budget. Tidy tip #1: Feather your nest Crisp new sheets, softly scented Read more
Oh, timely. Need some indoor natural air fresheners- and freshening? Got you here. Absolutely thrilled- for many, many reasons- to be working with this month’s sponsor: Hello Freshies! Although I’ve been compensated, all thoughts, opinions, and odor-free closets are entirely my own. (Hallelujah.) I seriously love winter- at least the nesting and snuggling parts. The Read more
