Living rooms are the ‘center’ of the home Some people say ‘family room’ and others call it a ‘den’. My family has always called it the living room. Even if your living room isn’t literally in the center of your home, it’s still the glue that holds the home together. Without a living room, a

Click to play I was doing it wrongSundays used to be laundry day. I dreaded it because tackling all that laundry, in one day, was overwhelming! I never, ever finished. I was defeated before I even began.  Monday morning would roll around, and I still had mountains of laundry stacked in corners. So frustrating!Something had to

Small tweaks, big changes Color The right color can instantly change the mood of a room. It can also make furniture and wall art pop.   On several occasions, I have been to friends’ homes and asked, “Is this a new piece of furniture?” Those friends have said, “No, I just painted the walls.” It’s amazing

When your belongings are either physically or mentally in your way they have officially become clutter. Why do we hold on to that clutter? We don’t recognize it as clutter Oftentimes, the piles of clutter become white noise in the background. We know something feels a little “off” or “heavy” but we can’t identify exactly

How to organize like a pro during the holidays: As an organizing specialist, I have a lot of experience helping my clients get their holiday decorations sorted out and organized. After years of practice, I have come up with six holiday storage pro tips that I always recommend. 1) Centralize your holiday storage. Designate a

Getting organized can help you live your best life. Since living with clutter causes unnecessary stress and frustration, I want to share with you how I like to sort through the clutter and get organized. Now, keep in mind that decluttering and organizing is not one size fits all, but try this out to see

If you are like most American families you have at least one junk drawer. The kitchen is the most common spot for a junk drawer. This is probably because it’s where a lot of family activity occurs: meals, homework, sorting through mail, standing around chatting, etc. The kitchen also tends to be in a centralized

Create habits that will fill your kitchen with comfort and joy! For most families, the kitchen is the heart of the home. It can be a spot for nourishment and nurturing. This is especially true during the holidays when we tend to spend even more time in the kitchen. More time in the kitchen can

Did you know having an organized pantry will save you space, time and money? Yep, it’s true. Getting your pantry organized before all the holiday baking and family get-togethers is going to put you ahead of the game.  Space saving pantry ideas: If you are going to be baking and cooking during the next couple

Do you have a few organizing goals you want to achieve, but don’t know where to start? Clutter is exhausting and overwhelming to deal with.  Ignoring and trying to maneuver around clutter is as equally exhausting as trying to tackle it. Having organizing goals is great, but how do you actually achieve those goals? Achieve