When’s the last time you wore that bauble?
A sign on a window of a jewelry store says: If you’re not wearing it, SELL IT! Why not? Style and tastes change overtime. Gifts of jewelry were given, handed down or purchased but … Continue reading
Category Archives: Special occasions
Seasonal, family/friend events, holidays etc
It’s funny how memory works
Growing up, visiting my grandparents my siblings and I often sat in a purple high-backed chair. That chair occupied an honored space in my grandparents’ living room. When my grandfather decided to move to an … Continue reading
No need to be a storage unit for others
Baby boomers are often called the sandwich generation because they are taking care of both children and parents. That also means they are likely to have taken their parents’ possessions after the older generation has … Continue reading
Aesthetically antique
Unless your style is aesthetically antique or you love an era whose style you embrace in your home, don’t feel the need to hold on what’s passed down to you that’s not your style. Whether … Continue reading
Overload of stuff from previous generations
Does this sound familiar? A closet is overstuffed with towels and linens or more furniture than space allows, all because items were handed down by family members. Often times there are way more items than … Continue reading
Guests are coming!
Do you find yourself cleaning your home only when hosting a dinner/party or having out of town friends/family members stay with you? Is that usually the only motivation to clean your home? Want a clean … Continue reading
Where’s that travel-size shampoo bottle?
I travel a few times a year and always do carry-on with my luggage, which means I need to keep my favorite hair products and contact solutions in travel-size bottles, size 3.4 oz or less … Continue reading
Photo editing and books
Turning photo albums online into books is such a treat! You get flexibility and creativity online plus it’s easy to request duplicates with a click to send to friends or family members. These books are … Continue reading
Getting ready for school
I recently worked with two high school siblings with their own bedrooms before school started. They both have had a busy summer and haven’t had a chance to sort through end-of-school-year papers. The parents wanted … Continue reading
Photo organizing
I love looking through photos of my grandparents as young adults and my parents as kids. Photography is definitely in my genes having a grandparent who was a professional photographer. Like most photographers, he had … Continue reading