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10 Ways to Enjoy Your Yard More This Holiday Season

December 1st, 2020
Colder weather and shorter days tend to make us feel like hunkering down indoors, but a dose of fresh air can be just what we need this season. Whether you’re looking for ways to get your family outside or would like to escape the house for a bit of peace and quiet yourself, here are 10 ideas for getting out in the garden soon.1. Cozy Up Around a Fire Pit Step outside before a holiday meal t ...

8 Secrets of People With Beautifully Organized Homes

November 27th, 2020
We all have friends or family members who live in tidy, well-kept homes despite having full, busy lives. No matter what the occasion, nothing appears to be out of place. You might wonder how seemingly ordinary people with jobs, partners, children and pets can maintain a tranquil, clutter-free environment. As a professional organizer, I work with people who have a wide variety of personalitie ...

Simple Pleasures: A Cozy Home in Cold Weather

November 25th, 2020
There is a certain squirrel-like pleasure in stocking up for cold weather — and potential power outages — from the regular essentials, like flashlights and warm socks, to the fun essentials, like bottles of wine and new board games. Knowing you have all you could possibly want tucked tidily away is a wonderful way to kick off a season of coziness.Firewood If you have a woodstove or fireplace ...

How to Create a Joyful, Clutter-Free Living Room

November 6th, 2020
Whether it’s cozy movie nights or cocktail parties, the living room is often the hub of the action when it comes to gathering with friends and loved ones. And because it’s such a well-used space, it also tends to accumulate its fair share of clutter. In this series, we’re approaching each room in the house from the perspective of identifying what sparks joy. Here we look at ways to clear the ...

How to Design a Home That Boosts Well-Being

November 4th, 2020
Architects and designers are increasingly looking to science for proof that buildings have an impact on our mental health. In neuroarchitecture, evidence from neuroscientific studies is being used to help create spaces that will improve the well-being of those who live in them. “Today we use the term neuroarchitecture to describe how the brain and body behave in buildings,” says Eve Edelstei ...

5 Elements That Support Wellness at Home

November 2nd, 2020
The Intersection of Wellness and Home Design was one of the educational keynote talks at the Fall High Point Market in October. Experts on the panel for design professionals discussed ways to improve health, wellness and comfort with style, and they shared their perspectives on the best approaches. Here are five key points they focused on for promoting good physical and mental health through ...

How to Clean Your Windows and Keep Them Streak-Free

October 26th, 2020
Have you ever sat in your favorite chair and looked out the window, only to see streaks and smears? Or looked out the kitchen window, only to see a community of spiders and bugs all over your screens? Windows can be a challenge to clean. But here are nine tips, trick and tools to help you clean your windows like a pro.1. Vacuum Around Your Window Tracks and Sills Before cleaning your windows ...

10 Keys to a Well-Functioning House

October 23rd, 2020
The design of a house can have a profound effect on how we feel, but we often attribute this to aesthetics. In fact, it’s about so much more. Good design should enhance our experience of a space, and the way a room looks is almost the icing on the cake. Here are 10 key tips for achieving a comfortable, well-thought-out home.1. Get the Layout Right The starting point for any kind of change in ...

How to Organize Your Kitchen Cabinets, One at a Time

October 21st, 2020
Kitchen cabinet doors and drawers can hide a multitude of sins. On the other hand, it’s a real treat to open them up to see nice, organized shelves where everything is easy to grab when and where you need it. Is it time to organize your kitchen cabinets? It can be a big job, so don’t try to do it all at once. Take your organizing one kitchen cabinet at a time, committing an hour a day or a w ...

Simple Pleasures: A Cozy Home for Fall

October 19th, 2020
The first crisp day, the first red leaf, the sky a richer shade of blue, the yellow school bus making its stops again — as signs of fall begin to pop up all around, take this opportunity to slow down and savor the little things that make the season meaningful to you. From simple, natural decorating ideas to library corners and cozy quilts, here are 10 ideas for filling the season with heartfe ...

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