January 22, 2016

Simplify Your Shelves With These Easy Steps

It’s Get Organized Month and I teamed up with Laura Morey from Simple Solutions Diva to clear the shelf clutter.

Here are some simple tips to get you started.

1. Remove everything off the shelves. Yes EVERYTHING!!!

2. Take all the photos out of the frames and set aside the ones you want to keep displayed.

3. Decide on a color scheme for the frames. They don’t have to be identical frames but stick with one color (ex:gold, silver, brown).

4. Shop your house!!! Grab frames and other items that you love from around your house.

5. Adjust shelving to fit your needs.

6. Donate frames you no longer want to keep.

7. Put photos you want to keep but don’t want to display in labeled containers (future blog post coming soon).

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Remember less is more when it comes to displaying frames and other items on your shelves.

Display only what you love and want to see when you walk in a room.

Simplify in 2016!

January 3, 2016

Simply Said 2016

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One of the most difficult clutter in many peoples lives is sentimental clutter.

Set a goal and make 2016 the year you let go of the clutter that you have been holding onto out of guilt.

It won’t be easy but it will be life changing.

Clear the clutter in 2016!

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December 30, 2015

Ten Tips To Simplify Your Living Space in 2016

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2016 is around the corner and the theme for this year is return to simplicity.

Here are a ten ways to simplify your living space in the new year.

1. Clear the Clutter Then Organize. It is never about having enough space it is about having too much stuff.

2. Keep only one of an item. Who needs 5 ice cream scoops?

3. Shred old paperwork. Piles begin when old paperwork is ignored.

4. Get rid of “what if” clothing. Every time you look at these clothes in your closet it’s depressing. Wear what you love and looks good on you and get rid of the rest.

5. Go Paperless. Use this option when asked to get paperless receipts sent to you and keep in an electronic file.

6. Make Lists. Keeping a list helps you stay organized on a daily basis.

7. Keep a shopping bag in your closet. When you try something on and don’t like the way you look or feel in it drop the item in the bag to consign or donate.

8. Take 10 minutes and a garbage bag and scan your house. If you see something that is broken, outdated, or you just don’t love it. Let it go!

9. Have a place for everything! I know you have heard this before but it’s so true. That’s how the junk drawer was invented.

10. Change your hangers. No list would be complete without mentioning hangers. It is an inexpensive solution and you will see instant results.

Make these small changes in 2016 and you will not only simplify your life but you will notice significantly less stress in the new year.

Happy New Year!