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Oct 21, 2009 -
In our quest to declutter and cozy up our homes this Fall, sometimes it helps to invest in a few essential pieces. Check out my must haves for this Fall season.
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Aug 20, 2009 -
There are so many ways to organize your books: by genre, author, or even by color, to name just a few. But do you stack yours horizontally? Photo by Laura Resen
Do You Stack Your Books Horizontally?
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May 13, 2009 -
About a year ago, I gave you all an in-depth guide to organizing your hangers. If you're like me, your closet is in tip-top shape for a couple weeks, and then it's time to get organized again. Well, I don't know of any gadgets that will keep my clothes off of the floor, but these Simple Division Garment Organizers ($9.99) do seem like they'll help keep my dresses from wandering off into the pant section.
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Jan 06, 2009 -
Over the holidays, some of my friends housesat for us for a few days. When I have someone stay at my house, I try to make it as tidy and welcoming as possible, and one of my go-to tasks is tidying and cleaning the flatware drawer. It's rather disconcerting, in my opinion, to open a drawer, looking for a spoon for your ice cream, and find yourself staring at a messy and crumb-filled flatware drawer.
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Aug 16, 2008 -
I'm currently in the process of organizing my closet, but because entropy is inevitable, there's been a lot of deliberation about what system works best for me. I've figured out how to best organize my hangers, and am trying to be diligent about hanging my clothes back up after I try them. And, I've organized my tops and sweaters by color.
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Apr 30, 2008 -
Although Eric Abrahamson and David H. Freedman's book A Perfect Mess claims that there are hidden benefits to being unorganized and cluttered, I'm not sure I'm a believer, and I stand by the aesthetic reasons for being organized. So, I thought I'd give you a few tips on streamlining your workspace that seem to have helped me out.
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Jan 12, 2010 -
As part of this month's focus on home organizing, I thought we'd take a look at some of the ways that people are organizing books in their home. I scoured Flickr for a look at real-life homes that were organizing or displaying books in interesting ways. Want to see what I found?
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Jan 28, 2010 -
Without an entry table or nook in which to stash my keys when I walk in my front door, I literally cannot function. Otherwise, I will lose my keys somewhere between my couch cushions or in the way back of my pantry — the last place you'd ever think to look — inevitably making me late for every event on my calendar. To curb this problem, I rely on a catchall tray which I set on my foyer console table.
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Jan 09, 2010 -
Since this month we're taking a look at some ways to organize your home, I thought I'd ask you to share your secrets for organizing. Do you have any no-fail ideas for organizing your closets? How about small storage?
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Sep 03, 2008 -
In the past few years, organic bedding, which had previously been eco-friendly but not very design-savvy, has really come into its own, with beautiful patterns and vibrant colors spicing up a selection of organic cotton. I'm happy to see this textile gain mass appeal, and given its reasonable price point, there's really no excuse not to transition to organic bedding.
To see a roundup of my favorite organic bedding, and to hear more about the health risks of using conventional cotton bedding, read more
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