Strategies for Maintenance
Clients frequently ask me for strategies to maintain order in their home, especially this time of the year. We are all trying to regain order for the new year, and our families are inside more than ever with frigid temperatures. It is one thing to set up systems that look pretty and work when we first set them up. We can all get behind tossing junk and buying pretty bins – right! It is entirely different to set up a system that works for a busy family with kids that are not highly interested in helping maintain those systems. And yes, there is typically one spouse that has a drastically different definition of tidy than the other. So, how do we set realistic expectations for ourselves and our family to keep our home ordered and running smoothly? First, let’s look in the mirror. I see homes where one person (it’s not always the woman!) has an unrealistic view of perfection that can’t be achieved if you have a busy family and keep your priorities in order. I meet countless...
Finalizing the Master Closet
Did you all enjoy spring break? We traveled to Colorado to visit my family. I love watching my kids enjoy the beautiful mountains and all Colorado has to offer! My childhood was spent mostly outside, in the mountains of Colorado - I was blessed!! It is beyond...
Upgrading A Master Closet
Wow! February sure was busy month around my house! I've continued with some fun projects, left town for a long weekend with my hubby, had some crazy medical mishaps, enjoyed a weekend with a good girlfriend, and celebrated another birthday! After December and...
Cords, Cables & Chargers
So, I have a confession to make... blogging is not my passion. Why would a blogger tell you this? Stay with me for a minute! My passion is working with clients in their homes, transforming their spaces, and impacting the way they live in their homes with their...
A Year in Review
Do you ever start a day with optimism that you will conquer your "to do" list and have your life in control by dinner, only to find yourself frustrated by a "time-drain" that wasn't on your list. Well, I had one of those days yesterday! The kids didn't have school...
Holiday Decor – A Little Pop of Red!
I love decorating for Christmas, even though it is a serious project every year! This year I debated scaling things back a bit, due to our limited plans to host things this year. However, my kids would have none of that! They kept asking me where all the...
A New Dresser in the House!
I have the Christmas bug, do you!?!? Every year I struggle to think about Christmas, get a little annoyed by the Christmas merchandise in stores, avoid the looming deadlines of cards, and gifts.... and then it hits me... I'M OBSESSED!!! I absolutely LOVE...
A New Life for my Linen Closet
My linen closet, much like my bathroom vanity and drawers has looked about the same for many years. I love that a well organized space can look the same for several years, even though it is frequently used. However, I was feeling like my linen closet was pretty...
Building Better Connections
This blogging adventure has been a blast for me, mostly because of all of you and your encouraging words! I'm not sure if you all know it, but my heart skips a beat every time one of you says, "I liked your post on.." or "I am loving your blog"! Sure maybe some of...
De-Cluttering Bathroom Cabinets & Drawers
After a few posts of fun and festivities, I thought you might all be ready for some more organization! Since my bathroom vanity needed a little refreshing, I decided that would be a great way to kill two birds with one stone. Nothing like showing pics to the world...