I thought it would be fun to share this 90-second video clip, on an innovative way to organize a bookcase. There is upbeat instrumental music in the background, but watching with the sound off works … Continue reading
Project: Abby works from home. When she was very busy papers and miscellaneous items would overwhelm her filing system and pile up all over her desk and printer. Abby and I examined piles of … Continue reading
I’m always looking out for opportunities to donate or recycle: food drives, seasonal clothing drives, cell phone drop-off boxes, book drop-offs, plastic bag recycling and so forth. I keep my eyes open around town, and … Continue reading
Most women have a few “wear it once” dresses in their closets: high-school prom dresses, bridesmaid dresses or formal dresses. If you have such a dress in your collection, consider making a teen’s dreams come … Continue reading
Years ago I took a ceramics wheel-throwing class and made many pottery bowls in different sizes. I didn’t have space to display all of them and, as you all know, I try to keep things … Continue reading
Last month I was given a beautiful set of scented hand creams as a holiday gift. I’m allergic to perfume, so there was no way I could use it. In almost every post on this … Continue reading
Is one of your resolutions for 2011 to have a more organized space, more time and less stress in your life? If you haven’t started yet, it’s not too late! One of the biggest … Continue reading
I saw an article by Deborah L. Shelton in the Chicago Tribune about the writer’s love-hate relationship with stuff. She mentioned how in the process of moving, she freaked out when she saw how many … Continue reading
Tamar’s family was coming to town for Thanksgiving but her room was still a mess from her recent move. She was eager to get the last few moving boxes unpacked and out of her new … Continue reading
Now that the holidays are over, or soon will be, the festive decorations hanging around in your home or outside will need to be put away. No matter how big or small, putting decorations away … Continue reading