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Spring Sprucing Tips To Ready your House for Easter

Spring is here and don't forget to clean out all the focal points of your home to make room to breathe and space for a few new pops!

Here are a few tips we've picked up from Houzz for a stunning Spring spruce.

Entryway:

- clear out winter boots or coats

- add hooks for organizing belongings

Kitchen:

- move most used items to front and center drawers

- still have dishes from friends that you haven't returned ... make a pile to return!

Laundry Room:

- add a triple sorter laundry bin

- clean out old cleaning products, and throw away unused items

Bedroom:

- remove old coffee cups and stacks of papers

- take a peek under the bed

Bathroom:

- clean out old medications and move them to a different place as the humidity can be damaging

- organize cupboards in clean sorted baskets

Check out all these TCI projects on our Houzz portfolio HERE!

Tuesday, April 11, 2017 Comments: 0

HOW TO: Get organized and STAY organized

The blog world is buzzing with tons of organization ideas, yet implementing is another story in my case.

Get organized but keep reading to learn-

HOW TO...Keep Organized

It's a new year, full of new ideas and most of all...resolutions!

How about organization?? Is that one of your resolutions?!

Check out these ideas BHG put out for those like us that ~~love to~~ organize!

1. Separate with Stylish Items

How many stacks of napkins, fabric, or papers do you have that need to be sorted? Go to your nearest office supply store and find a cute clamp for all your organizational needs ;)

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2. Visable Storage

If you can see it...FIX IT! Take a trip to Target...buy some clear crates and get to sorting.

You'll be happy you did... I was:)

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3. Stand up Straight

Everything looks more organized when it is neatly stacked. Use two pieces of fabric and some beans insert to make a make-shift book end!

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4. Ledge Logic

Why not make use of the side of that wall shelf?? A running calendar awaits you.

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5. Handle Space

I don't know about your house, but items like scarfs, ties and belts get quickly tangled and thrown on the floor around here! Find a favorite handle at Home Depot for an easy storage solution!

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Happy Spring Cleaning!!

Thursday, March 23, 2017 Comments: 0

A Spring Cleaning Plan that Guards your Glamour

Spring cleaning can be daunting. AND you always seem to slip back into the "old" routine of piles, stacks and mess.

So how can you choose to loose the junk and guard the glamour that is your home? We're here to tell you 3 tips that will help you keep your luxurious home looking brand new... with EASE!

1. Bust your Dust
- Remove everything
- Vacuum and Wipe
- Only put back what you need

2. Refresh your Textiles
- Choose indoor/outdoor fabrics for durable, long lasting appeal
- Faux leather IS in
- Take larger area rugs to be professionally cleaned

3. Green and Clean
- Use natural cleansers
- Replace disposables with reusables (less paper towels)

Thursday, March 9, 2017 Comments: 0

Spring Sprucing Checklist!

Spring is here and don't forget to clean out all the focal points of your home to make room to breathe and space for a few new pops!

Here are a few tips we've picked up from Houzz for a stunning Spring spruce.

Entryway:

- clear out winter boots or coats

- add hooks for organizing belongings

Kitchen:

- move most used items to front and center drawers

- still have dishes from friends that you haven't returned ... make a pile to return!

Laundry Room:

- add a triple sorter laundry bin

- clean out old cleaning products, and throw away unused items

Bedroom:

- remove old coffee cups and stacks of papers

- take a peek under the bed

Bathroom:

- clean out old medications and move them to a different place as the humidity can be damaging

- organize cupboards in clean sorted baskets

Check out all these TCI projects on our Houzz portfolio HERE!

Wednesday, April 13, 2016 Comments: 0

Summer Cleaning - How to Update Your Home in Seconds

Looking for a way to put your kids to work this summer when they are home from school ;) ?? You might want to check out these tips to get prepared for the next few months!

SUMMER CLEANING

I have a 10x15 Storage unit to clean out = dreading it

But for all of you staying indoors,
we've put together a list of 7 ways that will help you enjoy your summer cleaning efforts!!

1. Make your Entrance Inviting:

Jazz up your Front Door with a fun color or simply add a few colorful

potted plants to liven up your front steps

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2. Light up the Kitchen:

An easy update to your kitchen -- switch out your light fixture to
something with more clean lines and lighter finishes

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3. Paint or Paper a Wall:

A fresh coat of paint, or even a bold new wallpaper,

can quickly give a space a whole new look!

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4. Update your Hardware:

A fast and fabulous fix to your kitchen. Explore new hardware with

straight bars and give your kitchen a facelift!

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5. Put Dimmers on the Lights

Adding a dimmer to your lights will help to set ambiance in a room and

give you the option of bright or dim.

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6. Dress up your Fireplace:

Layer unique items and add natural pieces to create a spring fireplace setting

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7. Create Storage in Decorative Ways:

Have you been thinking about organizing those piles of paper and mess? Use clean boxes and cube shelving to create a storage solution that is pleasing to the eye!