Caution: Read Before Beach Packing

There’s nothing better than squishing your toes in cool sand while ocean waves trickle across your feet melting stress away.  Don’t ruin those blissful moments & bring stress into your tropical paradise get-away by failing to pack 4 essentials. 

 

1. PACKABLE BEACH TOWEL

If you aren’t going to an all-inclusive whatevermaybe renting a beach house or heading to the lakeyou’ll want to take beach towels.  But they don’t have to take up all your packable space or take all day to dry.  Dock & Bay makes an oversized microfiber ...

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4 Stylish Packable Travel Fashions

 

Preparing for the wonderful summer months of travel, it can sometimes be difficult to transfer your wardrobe from all business to fun and relaxation.  SO …….. we have worked very hard to help you make that transition with these fabulously stylish, packable travel fashions.

 

Nothing beats a Cool, feminine sundress, the stylish, hidden gem of hot months  Dresses make you feel polished in any setting. They cool you like a fan when breezes swirl your skirt. They are relaxingly beautiful. Besides being cool, an added plus is dressing them up
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Summer Fashion Finds & Trends

 

SO, after reading all about the summer fashion trends, the one that stands out the most is the one that makes you look beautiful, cool and fresh.  Here are our favorite ways to do just that while in the office, out shopping, at brunch, at church or just out and about.  

 

Polka-a-Dot

A big trend this summer is the polk-a-dot: dress, skirt, shirt, shorts, jumpsuit, handbag, shoes…anything.  My BFF’s least favorite print, but its the one I think is super fun & friendly.  This slip dress from Zara can go from office to date, from church to lunch and take you all day shopping.  
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How to Style a Closet

Is your boring builder’s closet causing you luxury custom closet envy? Do you wish your fairy godmother would wave a magic wand to stretch the space and help you see your lovely clothes?
Your wish is granted….with a little effort on your part…..ok, a lot of effort, but I promise it will be worth it.  Just look at the Before & After pictures above to see that with a few stylish touches even a modestly organized, builder’s closet can become your stylish boutique closet.

 

 

Matching Containers

Choose your organizational tools so they match or compliment one another.  Above, ...
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6 Tricks to Organize Your Wardrobe

 

Do you drool over every magazine picture & TV show that has a boutique closet?  Do you dream about someone creating a space where you“go shopping” when dressing?  Do you love the feel of a nice department store, how each designer has his/her own boutique? Do you wish your closet looked the same?
That high-end custom look has nothing to do with the cost of the items in those pictures, on the TV or in the store.  It has everything to do with how the space is set-up & maintained.  SO…….what do you need to do?  I’m so glad you asked.

 

 

Hang Pants on Top Rod

Hanging your ...
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Our 5 Closet Organization Favorites!

 

If you walk into your closet each day wishing it was as fabulous as Carrie’s on Sex and the City, it’s time to do something about it.  These 5 little products are your secret weapon to girlfriend envy and wardrobe bliss.

Matching Hangers

This one change will take your closet from chaos to boutique instantly allowing you to focus on your clothes.  Think of your favorite clothing store.  Matching hangers is one of the reasons you relax as soon as you enter their door.  No, matching wire hangers do not count.  Two great non-slip, slim options at The Container Store are:
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Super Summer Requires Plan

School’s almost out for summer.  Now what?   Either you’re still going to work or you’ll be at your home with your kids all day.  You need something for them to do so they don’t drive you insane with the, “We’re bored!” statement.  Who can blame them?  They’ve been cooped up in a school all year.  Their every move & thought directed.  Mix it up with downtime & scheduled fun time.
Here are some ideas to keep them busy, freshen their minds, build memories & save your sanity.

 

Fee-based activities

 

  1. Local community college or university summer education programs
  2. Private school summer camps
  3. Dance academy summer programs
  4. Local international ...
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5 Tools to Transform Your Garage

The garage might just be the most forgotten space in our homes.  Some garages are fancy with the super cool floor finishes but most are over-stuffed or just over-run with STUFF on the floor.  In Texas the garage is either hot and dirty, dirty, dirty or cold and (still) dirty, dirty, dirty.  However, if you use just the 5 tools I’m going to suggest, you will transform your garage from scary to luxury….or at least a place where you can find what you need.

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What Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day

We want to help you and your family show Mom how much you adore her by suggesting some really incredible ways to celebrate her on Mother’s Day!

 

  • Organize her favorite photos with her kids and family into a beautiful photo book.   Artifact Uprising is having a special Mother’s Day Sale right now.  Check out their beautifully simple photo gift ideas!

 

Photo credit: Artifact Uprising.com

 

  • Think about what brunch foods she really loves, and prepare a menu plan for ...
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Brilliant New Crafty Organizers

We have discovered some incredible new craft supply storage products, and they are all from the same online company called OrganizeMore, craft storage made easy.  Their family business began in 2007, and their products are made in their shop in Tennessee.  We love finding a homegrown business that makes unique, high quality solutions.  Bonus:  some of their products are designed to work with the IKEA KALLAX line of shelving.  However, they can also be used on a desktop or mounted to a wall.  They have also recently added a “marketplace” of other manufacturer’s organizing products to their website ...
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