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Feng Shui Tips for Baby’s Room – Create a Sacred Space
It’s spring and babies are on my brain. When I wrote One Year to an Organized Life with Baby , I wanted to share some wisdom from the Far East. After all once you go to the trouble of setting up a nursery, why not make it a ‘sacred space?’ For the best advice I … Continue Reading
Spring Cleaning with a Purpose, Part Two – Tips to Donate Electronics
One of the biggest sources of clutter in homes today is old office electronic equipment. Sometimes the item is broken and we don’t know if it can be fixed or where to properly donate it. More often it represents something we bought on a whim and really never used. Fortunately there are multiple ways to … Continue Reading
Automatic TV Lifts for Custom Cabinets – Media Room Interior Design Trend
Once a luxury item only reserved for the rich and famous, one of the biggest trends today in home décor is adding motorized television lifts aka TV lifts to your home entertainment center cabinetry. Recently, Closet Factory of DC & Baltimore showcased a TV lift in a custom unit at the DC Home & Garden … Continue Reading
Organizing A Small Space – Control Clutter & Storage Tips
Here is a part of a great post I came across called Organizing a Small Living Space: Control Clutter and Maximize the Space by From Dena Pasis, About.com. Organizing a small living space can be a challenge when determining where to store your belongings and how to control clutter. By adopting a few simple strategies, you will be … Continue Reading
Organizing Kid Hand Me Downs – DIY Tips
I used to think that having three children of the same gender was the “ultimate in recycling.” I figured that I could justify buying the expensive pair of kid shoes and get six feet through the set bringing my cost per wearing down into mere pennies. Well, ha ha! The joke is on me. Without … Continue Reading
Closet Design Makeovers Video & Wardrobe Tips – Nate Berkus Show
In case you missed it… Mary Alice Stephenson was recently on The Nate Berkus Show. They surprised two busy moms in need of a closet organizer system. The ladies submitted videos to Nate pleading for win a chance to win a closet makeover by Closet Factory and one-on-one wardrobe tips from celebrity stylist herself. Video … Continue Reading
How to Work Around Windows in the Closet Design
When there are windows in a closet, the first reaction might be to accept the fact that there will be a loss of useful space in the room. Being a little creative can make them an integral part of the design. One way to work with a window is to simply have the it become … Continue Reading
Declutter & Organize – DIY Weekend Donation Project
What you’ll need: Trash Bags Large Cardboard Box Look Up Local Donation Station: http://donationstation.org Trying to determine what to do this weekend? How about getting rid of 50 things not just within your closet but also within your house? Decluttering by getting rid of 50 items is easy to do and will leave you feeling … Continue Reading
How to Properly Store and Clean Your Sweaters
For many of us temperatures may be slightly increasing…but we still need to dress in warm layers via boots, jackets, coats, and my personal favorite, sweaters. With that said, it’s essential to keep the latter in tip-top condition so you can stay cozy this winter — and for seasons to come. The average wool or … Continue Reading
Prioritizing Your Filing Systems
Have you ever wondered what qualifies as active inventory when it comes to designing a home office? Considering the kind of stuff you have will go a long way to creating the right design that will give you years of pleasure both in form and function. The most obvious place to start would be with … Continue Reading
