In January all we hear about is everyone setting big goals for the New Year?
But what if we take the pressure off and set some small goals that are an easy win?
The one thing I truly believe is that it is the little things that can make the biggest difference in our homes, closets and wardrobes. What are some examples to make small changes that are super attainable?
-De clutter your drop zone area and set up a pretty tray or dish for keys.
-Add new throw pillows to your couch to refresh your living room.
-Add a lamp in a dark corner or buy fresh flowers.
-Make your bed everyday.
-Shop your closet and put together 3 outfits that are easy for grab and go.
-Follow the “one in one out” rule. You buy something and get rid of something. This will help keep your house manageable.
I love helping my clients decorate and the earlier you get it all done the longer you can enjoy it!
No matter what your style is I am here to help.
Holiday services available:
-Help you come up with a color theme and overall look for your holiday decor.
-Give you shopping suggestions for those last pieces you still need to complete your look.
-Add those special details like a holiday tablescape, custom place cards, beautiful gift wrapping, choosing your holiday cards and even help addressing them… any creative touches you may need!
-Teach you tips to organize and store all of your holiday decorations so it’s even easier next year to get it all out.
-Help you put it all away!! (because who really enjoys that??)
Contact me to book those holiday appointments now.
The holidays can get so busy and hectic and we can forget to stop and enjoy the little things. What if you planned ahead and alleviated some of that holiday stress? After all, it is the little details that make the holidays even more magical.
So what is one of the most important things you can do to plan ahead and cross some things off your list now?
-First things first…Clear the cluttered surfaces and piles.
(I know this does not sound fun but I promise it will be worth it!)
Once you clear the clutter from the drop zones like the dining room table, kitchen island, entryway and you stop using the guest room as a storage area then your home will be so much easier to maintain.
What are the benefits of a less cluttered home for the holidays?
-You can entertain at a moments notice.
-You are always ready for overnight guests.
-You don’t have to stress at the last minute.
-Your home is so much more fun to decorate for the holidays.
-Cleaning and tidying up is so much easier.
-You have time to spend with family and friends.
-You can spend more time on the fun details and magic of the holiday season.
The weather cools off, the leaves start falling and I love the cozy feeling it all brings. If you start planning and getting your house organized now then you can have more time to enjoy the holidays.
Some ways to get ready for Fall:
-Swap out your closet and bring out your Fall and Winter pieces. Don’t forget to do a shoe swap as well!
Fall is all about layering in North Carolina so remember there are lots of pieces in your wardrobe that can be worn year round. Once you add those third pieces like cardigans and jackets then your wardrobe can be more versatile.
-De clutter to be ready for entertaining and guests.
Don’t stress at the last minute when you are hosting a party or having family come visit. Doing some reorganizing and creating household systems will make your house much easier to maintain.
-Add some cozy accents and accessories to make your house more calm and inviting.
Think throw pillows, blankets,cozy bedding, candles and twinkle lights. All these accents can make such a difference in how your home feels.
-Create some go to outfits for Fall and Winter by shopping your closet.
Once you take inventory of what you have creating new outfits by shopping your closet is part of the fun. This will also help you make an intentional shopping list for any pieces you may be missing.
I finally finished my client’s living room mantle after months of collecting all these colored glass pieces.
I would call this maximalist design. It might be too much for some people but it’s perfect for my client and I am so happy with how it turned out.
There is a story behind this…
It all started last year at Christmas when I surprised my client with a new Christmas decorating theme to go with her newly redesigned colorful living room. I collected bottle brush trees in a rainbow of colors and scattered in some colored glass with battery powered twinkle lights.
Once it was time to take the Christmas decorations down my client said she was sad and didn’t want a mostly empty mantle.
I knew instantly what I wanted to do…
Creative projects like this that are custom tailored to my clients are my absolute favorite thing to do!
I love bringing a creative vision to life! Could your home use some creativity? I’m here to help!
Have you ever looked around and thought your home might be missing something?
Maybe it just doesn’t feel warm and inviting. It lacks that calm and cozy feeling?
One of my favorite ways to add a calming cozy vibe to your home is by decorating with candles.
My husband and I suffer from allergies and live in a small space so I try to limit my real candles to one lightly scented candle.
I might be a little obsessed with adding battery powered candles around our home though! The soft amber glow reminds me of a fireplace and has an instant calming effect on me. I set my battery powered candles on timer mode and they come on at night after dinner and are perfect for setting a relaxing mood.
I am picky about the quality of my fake candles and like them to flicker and look realistic. Battery powered candles are definitely not all the same.
Another way you can elevate the look is by placing the battery powered candles in glass or metal votive. I love the way the light reflects through the metal cut outs or off the glass. I mix my real and fake candles on the same tray so its hard to tell they are not real.
How do you feel about candles? Do you have certain nightly rituals and routines that you follow in your home?
I love decorating with real and fake flowers. They can add so much color and life to a space.
It doesn’t matter what season we are in…flowers can be changed out for spring, summer, fall and winter.
You can reuse some of the stems and alternate others depending on the time of year.
I like to choose vases that can pretty much work year round so I don’t have to store too many extras.
Flowers are perfect for decorating an entryway table, bathroom counter, dark corner… the possibilities are endless.
I truly believe if you add these extra details to your home it will make you more accountable in keeping your home organized and de cluttered. Do you really want to create a drop zone next to a beautiful arrangement of flowers?
Adding extra finishing touches to your home will help you be more intentional about maintaining your newly styled space.
I am very picky about the flowers I choose looking real. These roses are a favorite and have fooled many people from a distance! They are a little more on the expensive side but totally worth it! I get them at Michaels believe it or not.
Some tips I use when decorating with flowers and creating vignettes:
-Choose stems and flowers that look more realistic.
-Create a cohesive color palette with other decorative items. This will create a “vignette” and make things really stand out and flow.
-Selecting flowers with texture adds another layer of interest and warmth to your space.
-You are not limited by a small space. There are so many cute bud vases you can use on bathroom counters and places where space is limited.
-Get creative and play with some arrangements and you will be surprised how flowers can brighten up your space and instantly lift your mood.
There are so many ways to make your bathroom feel more like a spa. More spacious, relaxing and peaceful.
Over the years I have organized so many bathrooms. It is one space that can easily get cluttered and chaotic. But with a few simple changes you can make your bathroom feel so much better. It starts with de cluttering and simplifying your products. Next comes the fun part…accessorizing and styling your bathroom. We want your bathroom to be easy to maintain but it can be beautiful as well.
Tips for creating a spa like feel:
-Upgrade your towels to a matching set. Get rid of any old scratchy towels that are falling apart. You deserve better! Add some hand towels with a waffle weave texture to create that spa like feel.
-Add real or battery powered candles.
-Bring the outdoors in by adding a real or fake plant or flowers.
-Choose a favorite fragrance of some sort in the form of a reed diffuser, fancy soaps or a room spray. Something that smells fresh and clean.
-Elevate your countertops by using glass or ceramic canisters for things like q-tips, dental picks and cotton balls.
-Add some color and texture by using a decorative tray, decorative bowls or a basket on the top of your counter for items you need out for daily use. I love repurposing items you already own in new and creative ways.
-Designate a drawer or basket for self care and pampering for things like masks, scrubs and bath salts.
-And the not so fun but necessary maintenance to keep your bathroom feeling good:
-Toss any expired products. Old facial products and old makeup can cause breakouts.
-Take everything out and wipe down your drawers and products.
-Simplify your beauty routine. Let go of those products that just didn’t work for you and now you feel guilty about tossing them. If they are new and in a pump or spray form you can always donate them to a women’s shelter.
-Use drawer liner or drawer organizers so it’s easier to keep things clean.
-And I’m going to emphasize this one! It makes me crazy..clean your hairbrushes. Pull out that loose hair regularly and wash your brush. Just grab your brush when you are jumping in the shower and add a little shampoo and rinse it off. Easy solution. (I have seen brushes with 5 years worth of hair on them. We can do better!)
I hope this gave you some inspiration… If you need some help tackling your bathroom I’m happy to help!
