Disclosure: Today’s post is brought to you by powerhouse Post-its and fam-friendly Fiskars scissors to get us all ready for office supply and back-to-school greatness. Although I’m compensated, all thoughts, opinions, and heart-shaped eyes are entirely my own. *** Are we back to back-to-school already? Too soon for a back-to-school and office refresh post? (I Read more
Who doesn’t love a good bench? In the summer, it’s fun to keep it simple. (I’ve heard.) And there are few simpler pleasures than chilling on a bench and soaking up the not-indoors-ness. Also simple? Giving something a quick coat of paint for a big impact. (Pops of color and summer are besties, by the Read more
Your brain loves you. Your brain hates clutter. And, in fact, your brain has been trying to get your attention with the stuff that, well, just doesn’t belong in your home. So, to that end: Your brain has 3 questions for your clutter… (And, no worries, 3 solutions!) #1: What do we WANT to see Read more
Let’s be frank: the mason jar is the most manly of vessels. It’s true. The mere act of reaching for a mason jar seems to proclaim “Hey, I needed something to hold this liquid- it was either this or a bucket- and the bucket’s got my home brew in it.” And while the mason jar’s Read more
In honor of my birthday, I’d like to present YOU a present: a one minute apiece cheat sheet of my absolute favorite ways to feel like your home is clean n’ organized n’ smelling nice…without having to spend the entire day cleaning n’ organizing n’ spritzing nice-smelling stuff on stuff. Happy birthday to us all. Read more
Disclosure: This “all things eco-friendly lighting” post is sponsored by Lowe’s Home Improvement and GE Lighting. Although I was compensated, all thoughts, opinions, and gorgeously (and dimmably) lit corners of my home are entirely my own. *** Let’s talk eco-friendly lighting, shall we? I’ve been on a mission to downsize the clunky, utilitarian lamps and Read more
Small effort, huge impact: That’s absolutely my motto these days. You may not think that 10 minutes are enough to substantially change the look and feel of a home…but I promise that each completed task is akin to a breath of fresh air. (And lest you think I’m just tossing out random ideas- I tried Read more
One of busiest spots in the house is also usually among the tightest. Need space-saving tips for the bathroom? (You’re in great company.) Read on! Space-saving tip #1: Perfectly sized bins Oh, Ikea. What can’t you do? These PLUMSA baskets, with their soft (yet sturdy!) ability to separate medicines from bath toys can be jammed Read more
(I was so tempted to name this post “Dumpster Diving with Keely,” but figured that was bad for the SEO…so, “restore secondhand treasures” it is!) Have you ever spied a piece that you just knew was a diamond in the rough? Here in Chicago, our alleys are a way station of sorts for pieces not exactly Read more
Today’s vinegar-happy post should be subtitled “We’re not reinventing the wheel, here, so why are some of these so surprising?” But these really do fall into the trifecta of my very favorite kinds of cleaning tips: Chemical-Free, Crazy Effective, and Probably Already In Your Household. So without further delay, may I present: My 5 fave Read more
