Happy New Year! As the holiday decorations come down, we crave simplicity and a fresh start. Decluttering is a productive way to breathe some fresh air into our spaces. But what to do with all the piles of unwanted items that result? According to the Environmental Protection Agency, in 1960, the ... Read More about Tips for Environmentally-Friendly Decluttering
One to Follow: McCory Interiors
In this installment of my “One to Follow” series, I am sharing the designs of Connecticut-based McCory Interiors. Designer Kristen McCory received her formal design education at Syracuse University, but perhaps even more formative were her world travels as a professional basketball ... Read More about One to Follow: McCory Interiors
A Few of My Favorite Things
I recognize that I am no Oprah, but today I am sharing a sampling of things I love. This is the season of giving, and any of them would make a lovely gift for a special person in your life (or for yourself!) I personally own and use each of these items, and hope you can get some inspiration from ... Read More about A Few of My Favorite Things
Home Organization: Creating Systems
A key element of home organization is creating systems. What do I mean by "creating systems"? Systems are the habits, processes, and series of steps that are the backbone of ongoing organization. The end result of creating systems is that organization becomes a series of maintenance activities ... Read More about Home Organization: Creating Systems
Make Over a Chair By Re-Covering the Cushion
Today, I am sharing an easy chair makeover I recently completed. As part of our kitchen renovation, we had a custom built-in bench made for the bay window in the dining nook. That bench put in motion my plans for a redesign of the nook (when you give a mouse a cookie…). I will share my thinking ... Read More about Make Over a Chair By Re-Covering the Cushion