>I don’t know about you, but I’ll forget what decorations / gift wrap I have on hand and end up buying duplicates or so much extra that I can’t use it all so I’ve started a decorating file on my computer and yes, it’s a spreadsheet but don’t worry, it doesn’t take the cheer out… Read More
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>I was first enthralled with the entertaining aspect of the home, and now I am past that and am thinking about relaxing so check out the Master Suite. LOOK at these colors – they are soothing and refreshing all at once! Inspired from the scenery outside the windows, I’m sure. I love the chandeliers flanking… Read More
Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 Category: Inspiration & Pretty Pictures No Comments 
>Yesterday’s mission was accomplished: the house is “un-decked” and my home is back in order. However, I couldn’t resist saving these little chirps from the dark gloom of the attic until next year. I only have two (and they are little) so the hubby shouldn’t object to their presence somewhere in the house (he’s not… Read More
Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 Category: Holidays, Staging to DWELL (aka ReDesign) No Comments
>Day 2 of 2010 and I don’t know about you, but I am ready to “un-deck” the halls and get my house back! However, I procrastinate because I dread the effort it will take. I wish I could just pay ME to do it for me…after all, I’m highly organized and efficient putting the decorations… Read More
Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 Category: Getting a Little Personal No Comments
>This Christmas mend a quarrel. Seek out a forgotten friend. Write a love letter. Share some treasure. Give a soft answer. Encourage youth. Keep a promise. Find the time. Forgive an enemy. Listen. Apologize if you were wrong. Think first of someone else. Be kind and gentle. Laugh a little. Laugh a little more. Express… Read More
Sunday, December 20th, 2009 Category: Getting a Little Personal, Good Stuff, Holidays No Comments
>I don’t know about you, but all of the cooking I did the past couple of months for the holidays had me BUSY! One of the kitchen practices I learned during my restaurant management days is to consolidate trips: Trips to the walk in (refrigerator & freezer), trips to the dishwasher and of course, trips… Read More
Sunday, December 20th, 2009 Category: My OCD...I mean ORGANIZING, Party Woo! No Comments
>While this is a great time of year for hosting parties, be sure to plan for your parties all year! Start by talking to your friends and family who will become your party guests and ask them what their likes and dislikes are. Ask others who may never get an invitation but whom you respect… Read More
Thursday, December 17th, 2009 Category: Party Woo! No Comments
>ecently I was helping a newlywed organize her kitchen; after all the showers and gifts received, she had a LOT to fit into the space! We started by discussing how she and her new husband used the kitchen space already…do they cook or generally eat out? And what meals? How often do they think they… Read More
Saturday, December 12th, 2009 Category: My OCD...I mean ORGANIZING No Comments
> I LOVE staying in a luxurious hotel suite! I mean, doesn’t everybody????? With that said, I try to create the same feeling of a resort whenever we have house guests. And since it is the holidays, I thought I would share some of my favorite tips for making your space feel a little more… Read More
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 Category: Holidays, My OCD...I mean ORGANIZING, Party Woo!, Staging to DWELL (aka ReDesign) No Comments
>If your house is on the market today, there’s still plenty of things you can do to bring the holidays in without overdoing the Christmas theme and distracting your potential buyers from the selling points of the house. And in an economic upheaval, it’s more important than ever to bring the Christmas cheer in! Just… Read More
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 Category: Holidays, Staging to SELL, Tips & Tools to Prepare to SELL No Comments
