as an organizer i say stop it where it starts! recycling is great but as a last resort; 1st reduce, 2nd reuse and lastly recycle.
catalogchoice.org is a wonderful site to stop catalogs...
i agree with lizziel
i've been doing laundry for over 25 yrs and never used a dryer sheet or anything to that affect (or is it effect), except i have used a tennis ball when drying a c...
arza - collecting something that gives you joy doesn't go against the ethos of living small (with only what you need). everyone needs love in their life and if that love is for albums then great.
no i don't, but let me know if this helps:
the apt is the first floor of a brownstone and is a rectangle with four squares in it, the first square is the back of the building and the fourth i...
the two main reasons to keep a receipt is for tax and insurance purposes.
i have two small accordian files; one broken up into my tax categories; transportation, supplies, pr, books/ma...
emilybirch: the plexi came from my local hardware store. they have clear and white in stock an sell them by the sheet (not sure exactly what size) that can be cut to your specific dimensions.
the paper lanterns are from pearl river mart but i bought the cords from pier 1. i didn't use the ceiling hook that came with the cord, i used two ss screw eyes bought from my local hardware store....
i don't know what kind of shower you have and the storage situation, but if possible, store your soaps/shampoos in the back of the shower so when you are under the water (facing the shower head) yo...
pyewacket - de-cluttering and the clean and clear aesthetic are not one in the same. 'clutter' consists of things that are not useful in some way either physically, aesthetically or emotionally. s...
(having computer problems...sorry for the broken up response)
then from there you can decide what to keep.
then most importantly when you are bringing anything new into y...
as far as reconciling the anti-clutter objective and the frugal/green objective the answer is simple. the green movement is based on three basic principles: reduce/reuse/recycle. reduce is first n...
i wish everyone who has been inspired to 'purge' and organize best wishes!!
as i know it can be a grueling process, here's some advise: think of your home in sections or specific categories ...
olya - your email's not working... sorry for the long post everyone:
the desk was really easy to make, i had all the wood pre-cut at my local hardware store. the dimensions can be adju...
the set of bertoia's were originally used for the kitchen table and then i set up my little office and didnt want to buy a new one, hence the one lonely chair in the kitchen. as a dining chair is n...
mh330 - i am on the first floor of a brownstone across the street from a park so i wanted/needed privacy for the bedrm. and i purposely chose the curtains i used because they actually let in a lot ...
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i'd have to disagree... this and all items from bddw are truly stunning in person and worth every penny...
as an organizer i say stop it where it starts! recycling is great but as a last resort; 1st reduce, 2nd reuse and lastly recycle. catalogchoice.org is a wonderful site to stop catalogs...
i agree with lizziel i've been doing laundry for over 25 yrs and never used a dryer sheet or anything to that affect (or is it effect), except i have used a tennis ball when drying a c...
teacupcake, what about fresh cut flowers? i would imagine they have the same affect, or are those forbidden as well....
arza - collecting something that gives you joy doesn't go against the ethos of living small (with only what you need). everyone needs love in their life and if that love is for albums then great.
no i don't, but let me know if this helps: the apt is the first floor of a brownstone and is a rectangle with four squares in it, the first square is the back of the building and the fourth i...
the two main reasons to keep a receipt is for tax and insurance purposes. i have two small accordian files; one broken up into my tax categories; transportation, supplies, pr, books/ma...
emilybirch: the plexi came from my local hardware store. they have clear and white in stock an sell them by the sheet (not sure exactly what size) that can be cut to your specific dimensions.
the paper lanterns are from pearl river mart but i bought the cords from pier 1. i didn't use the ceiling hook that came with the cord, i used two ss screw eyes bought from my local hardware store....
i don't know what kind of shower you have and the storage situation, but if possible, store your soaps/shampoos in the back of the shower so when you are under the water (facing the shower head) yo...
pyewacket - de-cluttering and the clean and clear aesthetic are not one in the same. 'clutter' consists of things that are not useful in some way either physically, aesthetically or emotionally. s...
ellenville, bought them years ago i think from hold everything. they are pandan boxes: http://www.organize.com/roundpandanset.htm...
(having computer problems...sorry for the broken up response) then from there you can decide what to keep. then most importantly when you are bringing anything new into y...
as far as reconciling the anti-clutter objective and the frugal/green objective the answer is simple. the green movement is based on three basic principles: reduce/reuse/recycle. reduce is first n...
i wish everyone who has been inspired to 'purge' and organize best wishes!! as i know it can be a grueling process, here's some advise: think of your home in sections or specific categories ...
definately let me know how it goes!! you can email me at lauracatt@gmail.com hope you have a nice holiday...
olya - your email's not working... sorry for the long post everyone: the desk was really easy to make, i had all the wood pre-cut at my local hardware store. the dimensions can be adju...
olya... i just emailed you the info!! hope it helps
the set of bertoia's were originally used for the kitchen table and then i set up my little office and didnt want to buy a new one, hence the one lonely chair in the kitchen. as a dining chair is n...
mh330 - i am on the first floor of a brownstone across the street from a park so i wanted/needed privacy for the bedrm. and i purposely chose the curtains i used because they actually let in a lot ...