Welcoming spring visitors to my front porch with these cheerful, colorful primroses Today I’m trying to get some “annoying” little things done ahead of my Spring Cleaning push in March. Even the most well-maintained home has several small, easy yet annoying things that need to get done. If we let all of these pile up, …
This month I’m daring myself to do something every single day to de-clutter my house and my life. I’ll dare you too! Let’s see if we can push ourselves to do some difficult but necessary small de-cluttering tasks. DARE OF THE DAY: Rags I dare you to go to your rag pile (where you keep …
Carbon Monoxide Detector, on Amazon Even the most well-maintained home has a list of several small, annoying things that need to get done. If we let all of these pile up, soon we are left with a disorganized home, a disappointing day or two spent doing annoying errands, and maybe even a sense of dread. …
White Pumpkin Candles, at West Elm Monday mornings can be a total blur of activity mixed with multiple interruptions. If the phone rings one more time, I am going to scream. I implore you, if you know anybody who works full time at home, please, please don’t phone them up “just to say hi” and …
What I’m burning in my home lately: Fleur Cherie, from L’Occitane QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Owl Lunch Bag, at Paper-Source Refresh your home: Open doors and windows to let in sunshine and fresh air. If you have air conditioning or central air, do this later tonight when it’s cooler anyway. Even if you have …
I love being able to work outside – with just the right amount of shading over my office table, I can still see my laptop. My dogs get more exercise and we’re all happier this way! QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Citronella Tealight Candles, on Amazon Take stock of your citronella candles, mosquito repellent (if …
Vintage Style Valentine Cookies, at Eleni’s Even the most well-maintained home has several small, annoying things that need to get done. If we let all of these pile up, we soon are left with a disorganized home, a disappointing day or two of annoying errands, and maybe even a sense of dread. Today I’m working …
My aunt got me this lovely Peacock Wreath from Pier 1. I already have a berry wreath I use on my front door, so this is hanging proudly in my peacock-themed guest room instead. I often have to walk in to visit it! Tonight is Family Night at my house. It’s usually on Sundays, but …
What I’m serving at my next outdoor party: Belvedere Pink Grapefruit, ice cold, probably in a Cosmo. Today I’m utterly exhausted, a bit dizzy, and I’m sure I’ll be sore tomorrow. I simply did far, far too much work today. On a Saturday! I try to balance my life so that I have enough work …
A potted pink dahlia that I embellished with sequins as a birthday gift for a friend. She pronounced it very Bollywood! Sometimes I use little tricks to inspire myself to keep my home clean and well maintained. For example, I imagine I suddenly have to move and sell the house in a month. While this …