This detailed guide to the KonMari decluttering method will help you start your own KonMari journey on the right footing. When things get overwhelming, we all get the urge to spring clean and declutter our entire home and life. But a revolutionary approach to decluttering and organizing has taken the world by storm. The KonMari …
Get your living space organized with these home organization tips and ideas. Every year, I resolve to get my home organized. I spend a few days in January looking at storage canisters, making lists, and clearing out that kitchen drawer where everything ends up. Then life takes over, and I continue in my usual, semi-organized …
Some people are naturally drawn to being neat and tidy, and some simply aren’t. For those of us who struggle to keep our homes clean and organized, we may wonder how to stop being messy. The wonderful news is that it is possible. With a few tweaks to our thought patterns and a few new …
Are you planning on downsizing? Here are simple tips for decluttering to downsize your home to help make the downsizing process easier. Downsizing can be a scary experience (been there myself), but a great way to save money on housing in this market or make life easier with aging. Decluttering your home as you downsize …
Other people’s homes fascinate me as decor choices reveal so much about personality. Like your first impression of a stranger, an entryway can put you off or make you feel like an old friend. I love entryways with ordered clutter: fleecy jackets lined up on hooks, baskets of colorful rain boots, and children’s artwork brightening …
When I was growing up, there was a clear distinction between the family room, where the TV was, and the living room, where guests sat and children weren’t allowed. Today, many of our homes have only one living and sitting space. So knowing how to decorate a living room has become even more important. If …
We all want our home to be a showplace, but most of us have to worry about budgetary considerations. Between family, chores, and working from home, I find it hard to keep my house looking presentable, let alone fancy. However, there are some hacks that you can use to make a home look sophisticated and …
Do you live a design challenge? I certainly do – and styling a large expanse of wall is ideal. Instead of being overwhelmed by a white space, see it as a blank canvas, an opportunity for self-expression, creativity, and fun. There’s no right or wrong way to start, so be inspired by these ideas and …
Changes in season call for a refreshing of your home. Start with the bedrooms and focus on your family’s quality of rest and wellness. My bedroom’s decor was inspired by a softly faded silk rug a friend of mine bought for me in India years ago, the blues and greens creating a serene oasis. Whether …
My living room is always busy (it’s my home office and where we all gather in the evenings to watch TV or play games). I want it to be an inviting, welcoming space, stand up to the rigors of high traffic, and look on-trend. Can a living room rug tick all these boxes? Let’s look …