home organization

Containers That Conquer Clutter

January 27, 2010 By Kristie Barnett 9 Comments

Ok, time for a few more tips for getting your clutter under control. There’s just no way around it – you can’t make it pretty if you can’t get ahold of the clutter. So, pretty containers help! HomeGoods carries pretty fabric-covered containers that match many decor styles.

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Stylish Storage

January 18, 2010 By Kristie Barnett 5 Comments

Good Monday to you! Are you ready to see some stylish storage? Get ready to be inspired to organize! How do you like this fancy little cabinet? It’s a simple generic set of drawers that’s been dressed up with a fancy stencil. Very clever.

Organizing with Shelves and Bookcases

January 15, 2010 By Kristie Barnett 4 Comments

Shelves and bookcases are a great place to get your clutter and decorative objects up and out of the way. Here are some great ideas for keeping these areas organized and clutter-free. This small bookcase is outfitted with a bucket per family member to stow their things. Notice the name tags? Paint bookcase and buckets to match decor and tuck this cutie near the door.

Feedback Time! and Last Chance to Win My December Prize Give-Away!

December 29, 2009 By Kristie Barnett 13 Comments

Just two days left to sign up to win my December Give-Away! Simply sign up for email alerts when I post a new article and be eligible to win a set of 5 IKEA glass votive holders with pink detailing. I will draw a winner from my blog followers on New Year’s Day and let you know if you’ve won!

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Just to give you a bit of a preview, I plan to talk a lot about organizing and editing our possessions in January. This blog is a little over 5 months old now, and I am still learning how to make it both fun and educational for all of you. I covet your feedback – please let me know what kind of articles you enjoy most and which Categories appeal to you, as well as what I might do differently or include in this blog. Would you like more photos, how-to information, before and afters, ideas for entertaining, home tours, decor resources? I really want to know what you think!

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Living A Balanced Life in Your Home

August 18, 2009 By Kristie Barnett 2 Comments

You want to make your house a home? A place that soothes and comforts you and your family? A place of order, beauty, and wonder? I’ve got a few thoughts for you to ponder.

You gotta live in your WHOLE house. There’s nothing sadder than a lonely room. Spending time in each room in your house on a regular basis can generate a more balanced life. I find many people spend most their time in one or two rooms of their house. Most people use their dining rooms a few times a year, at best. If you have the rooms, it’s such a shame for them to go to waste!

Please excuse me, but I can’t completely separate myself from my past as a psychologist: Each room should serve a practical AND emotional function. It will serve you well to heal those disconnects, establish new practices, create new routines, and benefit from the proper utilization of your space. The effort creates a more balanced, satisfying life. Doesn’t it kinda make you feel guilty not to use that one (or more) certain room(s) in your home? Start tonight and actually serve dinner in your dining room.

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