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
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
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
Cold & flu hitting your house hard? Hit back with these tried n’ true, oh-so natural, and way affordable tools you definitely have at home. 1 Hydrogen Peroxide: While there’s a time and place for deep down Clorox dousin’ (and that time, usually during cold & flu spikes or immediately after someone has thrown up Read more
So you have a whole bunch of sheets that no longer enjoy A List status on your mattress? You’re in luck: There’s also a whole bunch of creativity you can mine from all that thread count. (Thanks to reader Jamie B. of Chicago for posing this very dilemma- I told her I’d cheerfully be on Read more
I was originally going to call this one “nooks to create for this upcoming season,” but then decided to scrap that. Because, quite honestly, regardless of season, regardless of holiday-esque decor, a nook is a nook is a nook (is necessary). So for this- and every season- I invite you to create one of these Read more
It’s time to declutter some books, friends. Before you throw War and Peace at my head, hang tight a sec. (Mostly because that thing’s huge and would really hurt.) I love books. I love your books. I love snuggling up with multiple volumes of historical fiction on cozy evenings and running my hand along the Read more
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
Hey friends with littles: This one’s for you! How to get kids to declutter their own spaces– no, for real, you guys. If your summertime involves lots of face time with the smaller set, you may be wondering if it’s possible to cull, sort, organize, and generally get your spaces in order with so, so Read more
