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Happy New Year 2018!  To my readers, I wish you health and happiness for the year ahead and success in everything you do. Since a new year is upon us and we want to make a fresh start,  tackling the laundry is one of those areas where organizing is the key to making our daily lives easier and more productive.  Follow these steps below to stay ahead of the game and make your laundry day easier.                      Source:  Google Pre-treat stains right away.  Keep a stain removal pen on hand to quickly treat coffee, tea, and other beverage stains.   Don't overload your washing machine.  We all tend to do this but stuffing the washer only creates wrinkles and prevents a thorough clean.   According to most manufacturers, you should leave a gap between the top of the drum and your laundry.  Remove clean laundry immediately after being washed to prevent crease...

Home improvement should not feel like a burden.  DIY projects should be affordable, fast and practical with a big impact.  These 5 home improvement ideas below do just that. Frame your bathroom mirror with crown molding. Buy crown molding from the hardware store pre-cut to your measurements, spray paint it and glue to mirror. See full instructions at  DIY Network Source:  Pinterest  Paint an accent wall a bright and bold color.  This is a tried and true home improvement idea that designer's use to showcase a featured wall.  Upgrade your coat closet by replacing the inside shelf with coat hooks.  The hooks will give your closet a clean and organized look.     Change out your bathroom shower head for a water saving, modern shower head.  They are so many styles to choose from that will instantly improve the look of your bath. Update your light switches, dimmers, and outlets. Sw...

Have you ever walked into someone's home and it has a luxury feel to it even though it may be small?  Well, there is a secret to why some houses look expensive and it has to do with how it has been thoughtfully decorated. Choosing the right kind of furniture, art , accessories and upgrading your existing fixtures will yield that outcome. This is how to make your home look expensive: Upgrade Your  Light Fixtures Switch out your outdated light fixtures for a more contemporary look. Artwork Decorate your walls with large scale art.  Nothing says expensive more than artwork.  Shop thrift stores and estate sales for large scale art, just replace chipped and worn out frames with new ones. Improve Hardware and Doors Improving the quality of hardware for​ example, your kitchen and bathroom cabinet knobs, will make a world of difference.  Also consider upgrading your front door and interior doors. Sculptured Art Place a sculptured p...

The nightstand or bedside table is an essential item in keeping our bedrooms organized, but it often gets overlooked as a place to be styled.  A well-styled nightstand will definitely make your bedroom look more pleasing and have a more finished look. There are several ways to style a nightstand, it all depends on your personal taste and style of decor.  See below:                                                GLAM                             This style is glamourus with fresh flowers, a             designer candle, matches, and a jewelry dish.                                                         ...

As your guestroom will be getting a lot of use through the summer months, why not transform it into a beautiful retreat that your guests can appreciate.  A guestroom should feel relaxing, welcoming and comfortable as you want your guests to feel "at home".   Even if you don't have a dedicated space for a guest room you can create one simply by turning a den or office into a cozy guestroom. Creating Your Retreat Bedding To create your retreat start with the bed.  Always have fresh bed linens that have been ironed, lots of pillows  and extra bedding.  Put a throw or summer blanket on the foot of the bed in case your guests get chilly at night. Nightstand Place a tray on the nightstand with magazines and books, writing essentials, a tissue box and fresh flowers. Have a carafe of water available if space allows. Closet Make sure the closet is well stocked with hangers and hooks so they have a place to put their belongings. Guest Bathro...

Summer is all about outdoor entertaining.  Why stay inside when you can take advantage of the beautiful weather and dine under the stars.   Pinterest has you covered with lots of outdoor entertaining ideas whether you are planning a birthday party, July 4th party or anniversary party.  See below:                                                                                 An elegant table set with fresh blooms                                                                                                     ...

Summer entertaining just got a whole lot easier thanks to the amazing and popular bar cart. A bar cart serves a dual purpose- it is not only functional but decorative as well.  To use as a decorative piece leave it in the dining room or living room to display your favorite glassware or vintage wares. You can purchase bar carts from Target , and they are available in a wide assortment from wood to brass with plenty of styles to choose from.  Prices range from $50.00-$200.00. Now you will need to gather a few things before you get your bar cart styled: clear glass bottles with toppers decanters glassware (highball and wine glasses) fresh citrus coasters ice bucket and thongs bar tools napkins                       How To Style Your Bar Cart Create zones within your bar cart by using trays.  Trays help to organize each area and make it look more pleasing to your guests.  Set a color scheme by c...