Wrap With Style

 

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…which means there will be gifts to be wrapped with care.  Are you tired of using the same stick-on bows you use every year?  Are you looking to dress up your wrapping this year?  Well, you’ve come to the right place!  Check out some of our favorite wrapping ideas that will be sure to add that finishing polish to your holiday this year!

 

 

Use Leftover Ornaments

Adding unused ornaments to your gift wrapping can be a fun creative way to step up your wrapping game this year.  Either pick a single uniquely shaped ornament (think stars, snowman, candy cane, or snowflake) or a small cluster of like ornaments (think round or icicles).   Simply tie the ornament to a ...

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Posted December 11, 2019. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Trim Your Christmas Tree Like a Pro

Your Christmas tree is the shining centerpiece during the holiday season, here are some inspiring tips on how to trim your Christmas tree like a pro.

 

Match Your Home Decor 

Whether your home is contemporary, traditional or anything in between, before you get started make sure to choose a style that will fit the design and decor of your home.

 

Create Some Sparkle with Metallics

Try combining metallic ornaments with unique finishes from matte finishes to high gloss for a more sophisticated look.

 

Draw Attention with Oversized Ornaments

Use oversized ornaments to pull together a color scheme and to help draw attention ...
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Posted December 4, 2019. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Best Way to Store Leftover Thanksgiving Dinner

 

You actually thought while cooking Thanksgiving Dinner that you might not have enough to feed everyone.  What if there were no leftovers??  What if you have a Christmas Vacation moment and it isn’t edible?  What if the dog eats the turkey while it’s resting on the countertop?  This did happen to a client last year and they spent the day in the Doggie ER getting turkey bones out of the Doberman’s stomach.

 

None of that is going to happen to you.  You’ll have plenty of leftovers. You’ll even sneak a bite on your way out the door to shop Black Friday at 3 AM.  To make that little nibble easy to take, follow these easy storage tips from Real Simple on
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Posted November 27, 2019. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Shower First Responders with Thanksgiving

 

Have you ever thought about the fact that while we are all making memories Thanksgiving day with our families & friends, there are men & women protecting us by patrolling our streets or waiting for the bell to ring at our fire stations?  They spend the day away from their families so we can safely be with ours.

 

While in college, I waited tables at a country club.  Easter Sunday lunch is a huge day at probably any country club.  We had a tremendous buffet brunch with 200 members on the RSVP list.  This was going to require all hands on deck.  Not one employee of the country club would be able to request the day off.  This was my ...
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Posted November 20, 2019. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Stage Your Home for Guests

 

Come this weekend, chestnuts will be roasting on the fire, bellies will still be full from Thanksgiving leftovers, bundles of packages will be wrapped under the tree & everyone will be tired.  It’s that time of year!  So much fun, celebrating, catching up & running around.  Family & friends will be descending on our homes for a meal, gathering or even overnight.

 

Are you ready?

 

There’s an easy way to make sure your guests feel comfortable & can find what they need in your home….by stepping into their shoes or if they are staying the night, their bed.  It’s true.  When you spend a night in your guest accommodations, whatever they may be, you will quickly discover ...
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Posted November 13, 2019. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Top 5 Thanksgiving Holiday Trends

 

Hello, SO Tribe!  I absolutely love pumpkins!  I love pumpkins as décor, as a flavor, and as Cinderella’s getaway transportation.  When all the fall décor starts to appear in stores my heart lights up.  In the last few years, there has been a break from the traditional hues of orange and brown with rough textures replaced with a shift towards dynamic color palettes and soft yet rich textures.  Check out our top 5 picks in no particular order below!

Velvet Pumpkins

Velvet has made a comeback and not only in that fabulous pair of flats you just scored.  Velvet has finally taken a place of honor within the holiday décor world!  Check out this Michael’s Navy Velvet Pumpkin and this Hobby Lobby Burnt ...

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Posted October 30, 2019. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Celebrity Closets

Oh to have an amazingly beautiful closet like a celebrity’s where space is not a restriction and designer names drip from hangers and shelves.  Architectural Digest recently gave us a peek into several celebrity closets; Mariah Carey, Elton John, Khloé Kardashian, Ralph Lauren, Marc Jacobs, Nina Garcia, Gisele Bündchen, Brooke Shields, Ellen DeGeneres, Tommy Hilfiger to name drop a bit.  

 

We thought it would be super fun to peek in and compare our meager closets to their closet palaces.  

 

Here are 3 things I did notice:

 

  1. Space for most celebrities is just as restrictive for them as it is for us.  Some of the closets are not very large.
  2. Some ...
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Posted September 25, 2019. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Fabulous Kitchen Remodel Walkthrough

If your kitchen, closet, linen closet, or laundry room make you grumpy or cause lots of sighs, then how can you be a superstar?  Having a space in your home work for you instead of against you is like finally finding the right car, a wonderful work team, a marvelous masseuse or smashing shoes that don’t hurt.  It makes your life so much easier & you feel empowered.  It’s like walking on air.

 

Last year, I came up with a new design for my mom’s kitchen. She had been waiting since my parents purchased the house 40 years ago to redo it.  Now, we finally had a design(see bulleted list below)
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Posted September 19, 2019. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Start World Peace – Don’t Organize

 

Have you ever approached that wasteland you call a pantry, determined to organize those crammed in cans and packages, and ended up eating a whole bag of chips and the cookies you hid from the kids? Organizing areas that have become chaos may be as unnatural for you as speaking a language you have never studied.

 

 A wise person, Kyla Martin of Kyla Martin Coaching & Consulting asked me a year ago to identify my Zone of Genius.  Honestly, I didn’t know to what she was referring.  I acted in the know, outwardly pondering which of my many Zones of Genius might be my most dominant.  Then, I did what any unsure person would do.  I asked her what she thought my ...
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Posted September 4, 2019. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

5 Essential Back To School Preps

 

Adopt these simple strategies to kick-off the new school year with minimal stress—and less stuff.

 

 

The start of the school year is imminent.  Our local schools begin on August 12th!  If you are in a state of panic because you don’t feel ready to tackle a new school year, just follow these easy steps and we’ll have you there in no time.

 

1.  Stop Living in Denial

School is starting with or without you being ready.  If you haven’t scheduled some time on your calendar to get your family ready for the big day, week and year, it’s time to order in pizza and gather the family around.

 

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Posted August 21, 2019. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .
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