The beginning of school is just around the corner. We spent the morning at the school bookstore getting the books for the coming year. Then comes the issue of storing the books in the school locker. Invariably there is the age old mismatch of space. After lots of searching...
We all love getting holiday cards. It’s fun to see how friends, family, and their children grow, particularly those who we don’t get to see very often. How to store and display those cards during the holiday season can often be tricky however. Often they lie on the mantle...
As you can tell, I’ve recently ‘lost’ a child to the big bad world of growing up and have been trying to find reasonable ways to make her life away from home comfortable. Sharing our journey also gives me a way to connect with her while giving her some...
So I thought moving into the dorm room was going to be a breeze. We had been given the layout of the room and furniture for the typical room. The assigned room was in a dorm we had seen before. There were no surprises, right? Wrong! The typical room...
Sadly, the above and below are not a staged photos. It it is what the only available surface in my daughter’s dorm room looks like on any given day for the last 3 weeks. As you’ve seen, her dorm room is tiny. It has room for 2 beds, 2 chests,...
Sometimes a single piece of furniture can make a room. The armoire/ cupboard above is one such treasure. It has gracious curvy lines. It has ornate carvings. It has a spectacular patina finish. Then it has this completely unexpected pop of vibrant interior blue. Now if you are currently...
It is time to get Island ready! Here are some things to make sure you’ve got everything you’ll need for the great escape. There are some things I find I always need. Obviously a favorite swimsuit or three. Below are some fun swimwear pieces from bikini and tankini to...
Spring fever continues. I am getting excited about Spring Break travel. One thing to get ready before travel time is to make sure everyone’s toiletry kit is in order. That way as we pack everyone just needs to toss in their own personal kit then just focus on the...
Spring has almost sprung and phones are popping up everywhere in the house. As I have had Spring fever recently and been organizing everything, the phones and their charging cords are even more of an eyesore. Below are some practical and aesthetically pleasing charging stations for various rooms and purposes....
Winter is almost over. I already have Spring fever. Along with spring cleaning comes the age old question of where to put everything. When possible, I love to use mud rooms. A well organized mudroom gives everything a home so there is at least some hope that much of...