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October 17, 2014

Finding Your Style//The Poncho

Fall is officially here and although I live in Florida and it still in the 80’s the poncho is my favorite Fall staple. You can wear it with a tank top, long sleeve shirt or a turtle neck depending on where you live. There are so many different styles and fabrics to choose from than there were in the 70’s. Pair your Poncho with a pair of wide leg jeans or leggings for a casual daytime look.

In the above photo Olivia Palermo shows you how to wear the poncho to perfection including accessories. She has a website full of fashion and lifestyle tips and trends you may want to check out.

If you haven’t already added one to your wardrobe you might want to think about now. With the holidays coming up they are the perfect piece for travel.

1. Splendid V-Neck Poncho 2. 360 Polina Sweater 3. Donna Karen New York 4. Daily Look Cowl Neck Knit Poncho

October 16, 2014

Simple Solutions

In this months Martha Stewart Magazine Amy Conway wrote an amazing article on the Secrets Of A Hardworking Kitchen. If you are looking to organize, renovate or just get some great tips this is a must read.

My favorite tip is actually the first one. “Keep Things You Use Most Within Reach.This may just be the most important rule of kitchen organization. Storing things near where you need them means saved steps — and saved time. When you’re trying to get dinner on the table, every second counts.”

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October 15, 2014

Simple Steps To Gaining A Home Office

Are you looking to create a space in your home for an office but you don’t have an extra room? Turn a closet into you dream office space with some of these easy and inexpensive steps.

Start by removing everything out of the closet including the rod.
Fill holes and paint the interior.
Invest in good lighting.
Install shelving for office supplies.
This desk from Ikea is simple and inexpensive.
Utilize the space outside the closet for extra work space by adding a table.
A file cabinet on wheels makes it convenient to move around and store when not in use.
The last on the list is a great chair. It completes any home office.