• October Mixed Bag

    October Mixed Bag

    The month of October is like the on-ramp to holiday; we’re getting our last licks in on outdoor activities before hunkering down inside with a good book, a house project and a list of comfort-food to cook & bake. In this month’s Mixed Bag: a message from the pickleball bandwagon, some decluttering encouragement, a book…

  • Make Space For Nesting

    Make Space For Nesting

    Nesting, the act of preparing the home for living; in the fall that means preparing to hunker down. Nesting prepares the mind as well as the home for repose; it’s amazing how much more restful a space can feel when the clutter is gone. Just being in a beautifully organized room slows your breathing and…

  • Make Space For Open Floor Plans

    Make Space For Open Floor Plans

    Open floor plans have been a popular home feature for the last 4 decades and for good reason. They offer flexibility, encourage communal living and fill the home with natural light. One thing they don’t offer is much hiding for clutter. In many open floor plan homes the main living areas are visible from the…