Peter Rabbit Easter Cupcake Kit, on Amazon Yesterday we worked on spring cleaning our family room. Today we’ll work upstairs, on the lovely light-filled living room we like to spend time in during early mornings and Sunday afternoons. QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Fridge and freezer maintenance – We can’t neglect our weekly fridge maintenance…
Egg-Shaped Easter Candles, from Williams-Sonoma Today we’re moving furniture to do a thorough cleaning on the family room. Since this is the room that features our biggest TV and our surround sound system, a gas fireplace and our comfiest couches, you can imagine how often this room gets used. Therefore it’s more worn out, dirty,…
Springtime Nest with Chocolate Eggs, from Williams-Sonoma QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Spiff up your home for the weekend. Empty or fill dishwasher as needed; wipe kitchen counters; empty trash can and take out recycling; wipe bathroom sinks and counters; replace hand towels in bathrooms and kitchen. De-clutter entryway, mail table, coffee table and dining…
In order to buy this striped Ralph Lauren dress I’ve been hoping to add to my spring business wardrobe, I’m making myself get rid of three dresses I no longer wear. QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Tidy up your home for the weekend (either before you leave for work or right after you get home…
QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Do you have bags of books or clothing for charity? Put them in your trunk today and drop them off while you’re out doing errands. Make menu plans for the week ahead; create grocery shopping list Fridge and freezer maintenance – Clean one drawer, one shelf, or two door shelves…
Begonias I bought to cheer up my kitchen for Spring Today I’m thoroughly cleaning my dining room, getting it ready for Spring, dinner parties, Easter brunch, Family Night and other celebrations. QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: If you’re a coffee drinker, is it time to clean out your espresso or coffee machine? Run a cycle…
India Tree Pastel Sanding Sugars, for Easter, from Sur la Table QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Tidy your house for the weekend. Empty trash cans and take out recycling; empty and fill dishwasher as needed; wipe down kitchen sink and counters; wipe down bathroom sinks and counters; replace hand towels in kitchen and bathrooms; remove…
Tiffany Style Lamp, on Amazon My approach to Spring Cleaning is to gradually do a little project every week night, then two major projects every weekend until I’m done. This way works for me because throughout the rest of the year, I work on something every single day to keep my house maintained. That way…
Pansy Wreath, from Williams-Sonoma Today I begin my Spring Cleaning regimen. It’s divided into small tasks for weekdays, and larger projects for weekends. Doing it this way keeps me free to enjoy life and leisure activities, instead of fretting about cleaning, but ensures my home gets thoroughly cleaned for Spring, too. QUICK THINGS TO DO…
Lacquer Vases in Lemon, from Z Gallerie I’m ready to start my Spring Cleaning. I’d rather do all my heavy cleaning and organizing now while the weather is still bad. That will free me up for sunny spring walks with my dogs in April (in between our rain showers) and lolling with a book on…