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Cool Idea: Good Grips MagTacks

CasaSugar — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:00:49 -0700

Corkboards are helpful for displaying things that aren't "keepers," but using pushpins on your child's artwork or a memorable invitation can really ding it up. The obvious solution would be to use a magnet, but what if you don't have a magnetic refrigerator or other surface? If that's the case, then Good Grips MagTacks ($3.49, reduced from $6.99) are for you. These helpful objects are a pushpin and a magnet in one, which allow you to slip your precious photos or artwork between the top magnet and its pushpin base to avoid ruining them with holes. You can also store the tack head in the magnet base, if you are using a refrigerator or some type of steel message board. Pretty clever, eh?

Sale Alert: The Container Store Tax Time Sale

CasaSugar — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 08:30:37 -0800

It's that time again. Tax time! What a blast! While you're itemizing and swimming through a mucky pond of receipts, why not organize your home a little bit as well? The Container Store is offering 20 percent off all items storewide as part of its Tax Time Sale, now through March 1. Just enter the code CLUTTERCREW to snag the discount. I'm thinking I might take this opportunity to get my closet under control. To see my picks from the store, read more.

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Cool Idea: Shredding Scissors

CasaSugar — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:00:57 -0800

It's not often that I have top-secret papers that need to be shredded, but it happens occasionally. I can't justify cluttering up my house with a clunky shredder, or spending the dollars on something I rarely use. I would, however, throw down for a pair of The Container Store Stainless Steel Shredding Scissors ($8.99). For that periodic confidential envelope, or when I want to make confetti or packing stuffing, these shredding scissors will come in handy. Yeah, they require a little more work than an electronic paper shredder, but it's fun work.

Sale Alert: The Container Store Shelving Sale

CasaSugar — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:30:00 -0700

The Container Store is holding its Annual Storewide Shelving Sale, offering 25 percent off all of their shelving, including the Elfa system, InterMetro, Metro Commercial, modular steel cubes, solid mahogany modular cubes, Ladoro, freestanding, Janus, and wall-mounted shelving. Looking at the pile of shoes in my closet is pretty much akin to looking into a toy box, so I think I'll take advantage of this sale and get my footwear under control with some affordable shelving! Here are a few things I wouldn't mind taking home from the sale:

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Nice and New: Lace Shopping Basket at the Container Store

CasaSugar — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:00:45 -0700

You might have seen the Design House Stockholm Carrie Shopping Basket when I featured it in my Not Your Grandma's Lace Trend Alert, or even snuck a peek of it used as a magazine holder in my very own house. I must admit, I shelled out $44 for the basket from Zinc Details - kind of a lot for my shelter mag storage, but I couldn't resist! When I caught it selling for $37 at Unica Home, I felt a little cheated. Now that I've seen it selling at the Container Store for $29.99 (what a steal!), I really just feel as dumb as a rock. But, perhaps this means I can snatch one up to use as an actual shopping basket. : )

Sale Alert: The Container Store Summer Sale

CasaSugar — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 05:30:00 -0700

The Container Store is currently running its Summer sale, offering great discounts on over 100 products for organization and storage. I run wild whenever I enter The Container Store, wanting to take home everything I touch. Unfortunately, I just can't bring myself to drop big dollars on organization items. But, considering these awesome savings, I'm thinking now is about the time I should whip the leaning tower of shoes in my closet into shape. Then I won't feel so guilty in a month when I pick up a new pair of Fall boots! Here are a few items I wouldn't mind taking home from the sale:

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Good, Better, Best: Wine Racks

CasaSugar — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:15:53 -0700

A friend asked me to find her a handsome wine rack for her bedroom because her recent grad roommates consistently drink any "booze" she leaves in the kitchen. Natch, I agreed. There are plenty of stylish wine racks, so I knew it wouldn't be a difficult task. There are lots of interesting modern ones these days, like the Harry Allen Pile Wine Rack ($65), Dennis Lin Cru Wine Rack ($150), and Crate & Barrel Shesham Wine Rack ($30), but when it comes to my own vino, I'm partial to simple, functional storage. To hear my picks for the good, better, and best wine racks, read more.

Cellar Wine Rack - $39.95	Riddling Wine Rack - $99.99
Design-Your-Own Wine Racks - $29.99

Good: The CB2 Cellar Wine Rack ($39.95) marks the spot! Its criss cross shape is visually interesting and a bit modern, especially when stacked to hold a larger collection. Made of sheet metal with a gunmetal finish, it's sturdy and will hold up well. Each rack holds 12 bottles, which is a decent amount for someone who's just beginning a collection, or the perfect amount for anyone throwing a cocktail party.

Better: The World Market Riddling Wine Rack ($99.99) is in the shape of original riddling racks used by vineyards to store champagne. Riddling is the process of slightly shaking or turning each bottle to consolidate the sediment in the wine so it could be removed. Vineyard staff had the laborious task of turning each bottle a fraction, sometimes over 30,000 bottles per day. Now, there are machines to do this task for them, but I think using the classic design as wine storage is a nice nod to history. This rack holds up to 35 standard-size wine bottles with corks facing down to keep them properly moist, but it is also available in a 12 bottle size.

Best: The Container Store Design-Your-Own Wine ($24.99) is notably less expensive than the Riddling rack, but there are a few reasons why it's my pick for best. For one, its simple, modular design allows for the storage to be expanded upon so if your wine collection grows, you can stack more racks vertically or horizontally. Also, the natural hardwood can be finished or painted to match any décor. And, it's classic and understated, keeping the focus on the collection of wine itself, rather than perhaps a love for modern design, which could be a passing phase anyways. The Container Store will likely always have this product in their inventory, but if not, it's a common design in wood factories, like J.K. Adams in Dorset, VT.
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Sale Alert: The Container Store Annual Shelving Sale

CasaSugar — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 08:30:12 -0700

All right, who needs some shelves? I, for one, have a few pending organizational projects at home, so I'm psyched that The Container Store is now hosting its annual shelving sale.

The event slashes 25 percent off everything in the retailer's shelf collection, which, if you've been to the Container Store, you know is quite extensive. My only complaint, honestly, is that there's so much stuff on sale, it's almost overwhelming.

Get Organized: Fashionable File Folders

CasaSugar — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:09:24 -0700

I'm really not as organized as I'd like to be, but if there's one organizational activity I can get excited about, it's filing papers. I don't know why, but there's just something very satisfying about making my way through a stack of documents and filing them all away in the proper folders.

But I know most of us could use some more motivation to get everything in order, so why not get some fashionable file folders to help you along? This Bob's Your Uncle In/Out/Limbo Set ($6) is adorable, but if that's not your style, I've found a lot more. Check out my favorites below.

Garden Therapy: Plant Garlic For a No-Fuss Crop

CasaSugar — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:30:31 -0700

Want to get your garden on this Winter, but don't want to spend a lot of time or money? Then garlic is your go-to crop.

In most of the US, now is the ideal time to plant garlic, since the cloves you plant will establish roots before the ground freezes. They require virtually no care, and you can then harvest them in June or July.

If you're squeezed for space, you can also plant garlic in containers. Start with good quality potting soil, and fill most of a container with it. Then plant one garlic clove (buy in a garden or hardware store) per small pot. Push the clove about an inch under the soil surface. Water, then set along the side of your house out of the way of cold winds, and let it winter there. It's always so fun to see the green garlic shoots peeking up in the Spring!

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Stockholm DVD Box - $12.99	Classico Vertical Tie & Belt Rack - $6.99
Design-Your-Own Wine Racks - $29.99	Axis Accessory Loop - $5.99
30-Pair Overdoor Shoe Organizer - $39.99	Clear Sox Boxes - $5.99
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White elfa Mesh Craft Organizer - $377.35

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Java Roll-Out Desk - $299.00	Wall-Mounted Enameled Cube Bath Cabinet - $230.95
Wall-Mounted Enameled Steel Cube Cabinet - $427.89

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Clear Bra Boxes - $6.99	Green Storage Boxes - $12.99
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White Storage Boxes - $12.99	Tweed Drop-Front Shoe Box - $17.99
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