Several years ago I taught classes on decorating and organizing. It was a fun gig and I learned that I really enjoy teaching and sharing home ideas. I love helping others feel comfortable in their decorating style. And guess what? You don’t have to follow the trends or do what anyone else is doing. You can do your own thing! Here are some general ideas for you to think about as you are accessorizing and decorating your home. Above all, it should feel cozy and welcoming to your family.
Are you feeling overwhelmed more often than not? I’m sharing 33 Ways to Simplify Your Life for more balance.
We moved into our new house about 5 months ago. Moving to a new home is always exciting and since it’s a new build we’re starting with a clean slate. I’m sharing our small dining room with you to hopefully give you some inspiration and ideas for your own dining space. Almost everything is new but it was also done on a thoughtful budget.
Dining Room Inspiration
60 Things to Declutter from Your Home
Decluttering doesn’t have to be hard or time consuming. I’m sharing 60 Things to Declutter From Your Home and also some helpful tips on how to discard them. These things aren’t hard to part with but sometimes get overlooked. Start with these items then once you’re ready you can move onto harder things. You’ll be pleasantly surprised how much space you have freed up in your home and how less clutter makes it feel more peaceful.
Disclaimer: I’ve shared several of these things in previous posts. Skip over the items you’ve already decluttered or take a quick look and make sure they haven’t gotten out of hand again.
60 Things to Declutter from Your Home
This is an oldie but a goodie. I change it up a little every few years and since I haven’t blogged about it for a while, I thought now would be a good time. These Carrot Treat Bags are so easy to make but kids love getting them. Don’t worry if you don’t want to fill them with Gold Fish, I have some wonderful alternatives for you.
Ten of my favorite ideas to make your home welcoming while Preparing for House Guests.
Last week I shared 10 Things You Can Toss Right Now. How did you do? If you haven’t done it yet you can do it before or after this post. Don’t worry you will be able to get through it quickly. You’ll be amazed how good it makes you feel to get rid of needless things.
Today I’m sharing 10 More Things to Toss Right Now. It’s another list of things you can go through rather quickly to give you a good head start on decluttering your home. My hope is that by you getting through these lists you will have the motivation you need to continue decluttering the rest of your house.
Billy Ball Place Card for a beautiful Spring table.
I’ve shared many place cards for Thanksgiving and Christmas but have neglected sharing any for Spring or Summer. Since I’m thinking of having a Spring Brunch soon I thought I would create a place card for the brunch.
I love Billy Balls or Craspedia flowers, if you’d like to call them by their technical name. They are said to signify good health and wellness. I love their simple shape and that they add a fun or elegant touch to your table. You can also add daisies, white rose buds or succulents for a beautiful Spring or Summer table setting. Let’s make a Billy Ball Place Card, shall we?
The outcome of an organized space is the pretty part of the journey. But before getting organized you need to get rid of a few things. Here is a list of 10 Things You Can Toss Right Now. Most of these tasks can be completed in 5-15 minutes. Get them all done in one day or take a couple days to rid these things from your home and life.
