vero1321's Profile

I purchased a heat-proof acrylic organizer that fits multiple styling tools and hairbrushes. It rests on a lazy susan under my sink. It's out of the way and easily accessible.

We just started painting the interior of our condo. My soon-to-be hubby & I have different approaches: I go by instinct (how does the color make me feel; does it set the right mood for the room?), while he grabs a million paint chips. We went with my original selection and have been happy thus far. I'm not a crafty person, but now I have a ton of paint chips and feel guilty about trashing them. :(

Yes, keep it clean and simple. In case you don't want to install a shelf above the sink; you can use a shelf extender for extra storage. If the shower doors are smooth, try adding a privacy window cling with a bamboo print to give it a serene and more custom look.

Take pictures and make copies of notes! I just moved out of a place that had a mgmt firm work with me on move-in, but they were no longer using them. That firm didn't have immediate access to the move-in notes (lots of details / imperfections noted on move-in). I left the place better than found, but could tell (heard the couple) that they didn't want to give me back my deposit - even though they got to keep $200 as per the lease. Money makes people do funny things. Protect yourself: know the rules, put things in writing and let them know you will consider all your options (including small claims court, etc). Be firm, but polite.

I also use the T.J. lavender sachets. I'm not particularly fond of lavender, but the scent is light enough that it doesn't bother me. I just ordered some wool dryer balls from Green Beanz - getting rid of the yucky blue plastic ones my fiancé used.

I like to use a similar technique for trips. I use presentation folders for short trips and binders for road trips. I put my itinerary, maps, ideas, etc in clear sleeves with date tabs - it's easy to find what I need and I can swap out pages as we go along (putting the current day in front) and keep ticket stubs or things we collect along the way together.