Organizing a room, let alone an entire house, can be a daunting task. But, as we continue to shelter at home during the pandemic, organizing and freshening up your space can help breathe new life into it—and make staying home and staying safe more bearable. So, seize this opportunity, and before you start your late […]
Streamlining your skincare products can be challenging. With new products on the market every day, it’s easy for your home routine to become overwhelming. With the big promises of new serums and creams, it’s tempting to try them out. Unfortunately, many of these products don’t deliver or may be used improperly with other products. Organizing […]
Does the warm weather have you feeling inspired to tackle spring cleaning? Whether you want to revamp your closet, clean your fridge or (finally) tackle those piles of paperwork, we can help. If it’s your marriage that could use some sprucing up, we’ve got a guide for that, too. And, if you just want to […]
As manager of North Shore Exchange, a high-end, charity resale shop in Glencoe, Missy Brownson knows just how difficult it can be for clients to part with the once-loved items in their closets. There’s the gorgeous sheath dress you wore to your son’s graduation, the classic pair of heels you found on sale for a […]
‘Tis the season of the clean—that irrepressible urge to throw out, organize and get your act together. Here are eight great suggestions that’ll inspire and inform—just remember to pass them on so they’re not cluttering a shelf! Coming Clean: A Memoir Kimberly Rae Miller Kick your spring cleaning season off with this memoir—the story […]
It’s the beginning of spring (or so the calendar says), which means it’s time to get organized. Are you feeling overwhelmed yet? With so many products filling the shelves of so many stores, it can be hard to know where to start. But before you start shopping, assess your home. “Do not buy products until you […]
In your fervor to spring clean, keep in mind there are some things you just need to keep.
Throw off the end-of-winter doldrums—at least in your home. We’ve rounded up 8 great ideas to get you going. 1. Start with a Clean Slate After you’ve swept out the last of those leftover pine needles from Christmas, open up the windows and let the fresh air in. Before beginning any redecorating project, get to […]
We have a lot to cover, so I’ll spare you the pithy introduction, and cut right to the chase. 1. Clearing away dust and dirt will make even the most dated décor feel at least livable. 2. Follow the three D’s. De-clutter, dump and donate. 3. Repaint the walls at least every five or six […]
What is it about spring that makes us want to clean? Is it the winter’s worth of dust settled all over the house, or the bedding and upholstery tired and drab from so much use? Besides window washing and carpet shampooing, what other jobs should you tackle this spring? Dust A Book Dusting the […]
