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I need a vertical landing strip. In our new, small in-law, I have a 3 x 8 ft wall between the bedroom and the bathroom, which I think would be a good place to have pockets for the mail, possibly some kind of pocket or hanger for the phone (as there is an outlet), clips to hang gloves (in season). I saw some great new burlap prints the other day that might make a decorative backdrop for such a piece. Also, I need something for the counter in the kitchen to store the laptops and tablets. I would like something like a vertical file system, but have not found anything yet. Any suggestions? Thank you.

We love chicken marsala around our house. I am looking for a caramel cake recipe (not just a yellow cake with caramel frosting). I liked th Duncan Hines mix but they do not sell it in any of the stores that I frequent, so I need a good recipe. I have a frosting recipe that I like. Thank you.

Libraries are a great source of savings--books, CDs, DVDs. I borrow craft books to review before I make the decision (and a lot of times not) to buy.

We have downsized from 1800 to 600 sq ft and I keep looking for better ways to neaten up and things I can live without. My kitchen counter seems to have a lot on it and I am looking for some way to neaten up the cells, tablet and reader when charging. I think I am going to try the IKEA wooden magazine holder sideways (saw on Pinterest) under the upper cabinet to slide items into to keep it a little neater in appearance.

My goals have been since we moved into our newly built, down -sized in law is to create storage "nooks." I have been looking for something to store the laptops, tablets and phones while charging--not really finding what is in my imagination; but I did find somewhere the use of an Ikea wooden magazine storage box, hung up sideways where the phones and tablets could be put, off the counter, into when charging. Also found that a picture ledge could be used as a spice rack, hanging it on the wall (getting the large, does not hold all rack) off the counter. And I also think that could be used in the bathroom. I am going to use a picture frame or old window and chicken wire in my bedroom for my earrings, necklaces and whatever else can be hung from it. And I need shelves in my closets. Also, in my bedroom, I am going to have underbed storage and a high shelf for storage.

We have recently moved from 1600 sq feet to 600 sq feet (in-law apt) and I still have boxes. This was the first Saturday in many months that I did not leave the house the first thing in the morning. I first worked in the kitchen. With a smaller kitchen, I want to reduce my utensils to the basic necessities. I still cook a lot. I then hit the bedroom where there are boxes stashed in the corner making the bedroom unrestful. I need to whittle down to a basic wardrobe (5-day work wardrobe & 2-day and a few hours/wk hang out wardrobe.) I went through 3 boxes made one an out box and the other clothing that we have not and will not wear anymore. (I'll wash and give to my SIL at the charity guild.) I have a pile of trash in the hallway. Tomorrow I will take down the Christmas tree. It's only 4 ft and I enjoy looking over my collection of decorations on it.