6 Clutter-Slaying Hacks for Hosting a Fabulously Spooky Halloween Bash

What’s the best part of Halloween?

Some say it’s the candy. Some say it’s dressing up as something totally different for a night. And others say it’s celebrating the beginning of fall with some good, old-fashioned partying.

Of course, if you’re hosting your own bash, you have to think about more than what day you’ll celebrate, and which signature Halloween cocktail you’ll serve.

You’ll also need to think about how to set up your home so your guests have a memorable ...

Holidays, Organizing, Tips

Posted October 25, 2017. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Thanks, Mom, for teaching me the basics of organizing!

Many of us have probably developed some bad habits since we have grown and flown from the nest, and we may need to refresh our organizing skills from time to time, but we have Mom to thank for laying the groundwork for us to be tidy individuals. In honor of all the Mom’s out there on Mother’s Day this year, let’s take a look at all the wonderful ways they have taught us how to stay organized.

Don’t throw your clothes on the floor! Put them in the hamper…or better yet, do a load of your own laundry and fold it, too!
Put your dishes in the dishwasher….don’t just leave them around the house ...

Family, Holidays, Organizing

Posted May 11, 2017. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Do This One Thing to Keep New Year’s Resolutions

Even if you choose to not make any New Year’s resolutions, you at least want to stay on track. And staying on track with what works or making a change is really, really, really hard!

The key to keeping your New Year’s resolutions or just keeping status quo is time management or selectively choosing where to spend your time. The difference in just living vs time management is whether you are the one choosing where to spend your time. It is yours after all to spend.

Helping others and volunteering is a good thing however, they are asking you to give them your time. Before you freely give it away, remember how ...

Holidays, Stylishly Organized, Time Management

Posted January 23, 2017. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Organizing Changes Lives

In November 2016, the Styled & Organized team was contacted about a special family in desperate need of help. After two years of fighting her husband’s cancer and one child’s severe allergies, Renee was overwhelmed. Now a young widow with two small children, she was unable to see how to change their house back into their home. They needed help!

In three days, the Styled & Organized team lead a group of volunteers from Renee’s church and the children’s school to pack up the entire house so new flooring could be installed. After the new flooring was completed, we unpacked sorting, editing and organizing all along the way. We transformed a ...

Giving Back, Holidays, Inspiration, Room Makeovers, Stylishly Organized

Posted January 18, 2017. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Plan Now for Hanukkah & Christmas 2017

It seems crazy to already be thinking of the next holiday season but a little preparation now will make it easier in 11 months… yes 11 months. Stay with me and just hear me out. If you do these simple things now, November 2107 will find you a superstar, less stressed, smug, have lots of people envious and you will actually enjoy the season. Now there’s a thought!

Look at your calendar to see when the holidays fall. Hanukkah is December 12-20th, 2017. That’s a whole lot earlier than in 2016. Christmas 2017 falls on a Monday, giving you 4 Saturdays before the big day.

Decide now ...

Holidays, Stylishly Organized, Time Management

Posted January 11, 2017. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Where to Store Holiday Decor

We are here to help you with figuring out where to store your holiday decor. From trees, lights, and ornaments to candles, crystal and holiday pictures, this is your new go-to list!

ATTIC or GARAGE

Garland
Tree
Lights
Gift Wrap
Holiday Cards
Ornaments
Stockings
Dishes
Paper Goods
Crafts
Extra fabric

To store these types of items, we recommend selecting storage bins made of plastic with latching handles/lids so they will remain closed. We tend to enclose small items in ziploc ...

Holidays, Seasonal Organizing, Stylishly Organized

Posted January 7, 2017. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

5 Easy Steps to Packing Away the Holidays

Now that Christmas is over, those holiday decorations don’t seem to twinkle quite as brightly as when you put them up. Oh the work of taking all those decorations off the tree, off the mantle, off the house and from every nook and corner in your home. Where do you even begin to get started?!

GATHER

Go room to room gathering holiday decorations in a central area. ...

Holidays, Seasonal Organizing, Stylishly Organized, Tips

Posted January 3, 2017. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

The Twelve Days of Holiday Organizing: Make Ahead Brunch Recipes

Our final tip for this holiday is to plan ahead to make brunch extra special for your family on the big day. We are sharing two of our favorite make-ahead brunch recipes in hopes it will allow you to really relax and enjoy the moment. Just think how good you will feel, waking up that day, knowing that the work is already done and all you have to do is kick back and watch your family go crazy with happiness!

Kristen’s Favorite French Toast Bake

1/2 cup melted butter (1 stick)
1 cup brown sugar
1 loaf of thickly sliced bread (if you want to make it extra special, buy Challah bread)
4 eggs
1 1/2 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla
Powdered sugar for sprinkling
Cinnamon for sprinkling

1. ...

Holidays

Posted December 19, 2016. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

The Twelve Days of Holiday Organizing: Organize Your Makeup for the Holidays

Organize Your Makeup for the Holidays

Sort, edit and organize your makeup drawer. Pull all of the “holiday glam” items to the forefront (i.e. your favorite red lipstick, glittered eyeshadow, and rosy blush).

For even more inspiration, click here to read our previously published blog article that will help with organizing your cosmetics drawer.

Holidays, Seasonal Organizing, Stylishly Organized

Posted December 18, 2016. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

The Twelve Days of Holiday Organizing: Gather Your Holiday Music

Gather Your Holiday Music

What better time than now to go through your music library, whether it be digital or CDs, and group your holiday tunes together. Then when you need great music at the spur of the moment (like when you finally carve out some time to wrap all of those gifts) it will be “at the ready”.

If you have your music in a digital library, put your holiday songs in playlists. You could have the upbeat tunes in a party list, and the more mellow ones in a soothing playlist for those “chill with some hot chocolate on the couch” moments. ...

Holidays, Seasonal Organizing, Stylishly Organized, Using Technology

Posted December 17, 2016. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

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