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6 Easy Decluttering Tips You Can Act On This Weekend

Do you wish there was something you could do right this moment to take the overwhelm and chaos out of your home? Today I am sharing 6 super easy & simple tips you can do over a weekend to declutter and take back your home! If you can’t do them all, pick one or two. You will be glad you did!

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Master Your Schedule: Expert Tips for Keeping You & Your Calendar Organized

Do you ever feel like your calendar sneaks up on you? It is not a great feeling. As someone who likes to be prepared, it is honestly the worst. This is why I set up systems within my calendar & schedule to avoid the sneak-up and allow myself to be proactive vs. reactive. Ready to do the same? Let’s walk through how to create a calendar organization system!

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Vacation Bliss: Tips For Packing An Organized Suitcase

Most people either LOVE packing or despise it. Because I have found a system the works very well for our family, I fall into the NOT hating packing camp. I am sharing my favorite suitcase packing hacks for both the packing lovers and haters alike. Let’s get you packed for your best vacation yet!

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Mastering Bulk Buying: 5 Organizational Do's and Don'ts

Whether you are a Costco girly or strictly a Sam’s Club shopper, we need to talk about bulk buying! Bulk buying can be wonderful and helpful, but can quickly turn south if you aren’t setting boundaries around it. As a professional organizer, I have seen the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to bulk purchases. Let’s talk about the do’s & dont’s of bulk buying when it comes to organizing.

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How I Purged My Entire House In a Week

We just completed the first leg of our move to McKinney, Texas, and I feel really great about it! Part of this is because I spent a week decluttering our entire home before a single item was packed. The only items that made it to McKinney were items we loved or needed, which is going to make unpacking a much more enjoyable experience! Here’s how I did it:

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7 Easy Ways to Tame Your Mail Pile

Does checking your mail give you a headache? Do you feel like if you get one more unwanted credit card offer, you are going to pull your hair out? (Trust me. I have been there.) Mail can be great, but it can introduce unwanted paper clutter into your home! Several years ago I decided to take action on this and changed our mail game for life. Here are 7 easy ways you can do the same!

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Luxury Living: Essential Tools for Maintaining Pristine Upholstery

I love upholstered items and specify them quite often. They can greatly contribute to the luxurious feel of a space. That being said, the number one question I get from clients is how to maintain them. They are worried they will become dirty quickly or ruined forever by one accidental stain. Fear not, my friends! I have my list of tried and true items for maintaining your upholstery.

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Organizing Books In Rainbow Order: Yes or No

You’ve seen it on TV. You’ve seen it all over Instagram. The trend of organizing your books in ROYGBIV (red, orange, yellow, green blue, indigo, violet) order. As an interior designer and organizer, would I recommend this? Let’s talk about it.

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Overcoming Lighting Obstacles: What Bulb Do I Buy?!

How many times have you purchased a light bulb and discovered that the color temperature is just not it? Especially when you are replacing one bulb out of 3 above your kitchen island. Let me walk you through how to avoid that next time you are walking through Lowe’s.

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