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My wardrobe and closet are getting a summer reset ~ if I'm not wearing it, it's being plunged into a bag for either consignment or the local thrift store.  Summer is a great time to edit your wardrobe when you can pull everything out and reorganize by season as well...

Dust has a way of repeating its presence in the household especially after the Christmas decorations have been put away and here we are, midsummer, and the battle is ongoing.  If you don't have the time-saving magic wand of dusting, read on... It's the Swiffer duster...

My husband and I enjoyed a week long kayak fishing trip in the Garden Bay area summer 2015 and during that trip we started talking more seriously about where we wanted to live with him retiring soon.  In a blink, we returned to my Sunshine Coast roots the following...

We have two lovely nieces who are both expecting babies later this summer and early fall and we couldn't be more excited for them.  While browsing their Amazon registries for some useful baby shower gifts, the "practical" in me kept thinking about all that laundry...

Letting go of stuff is tough but for some people the hardest part is starting a declutter project.  I understand why we get attached to our things especially heirloom gifts that have been passed down in the family and the memories associated with them but the reality...

One of the easiest and inexpensive solutions to get stuff off the floor within tight square footage is to utilize wall space.  That was achieved recently in this garden shed that stores a wide range of things i.e. a large lawn mower, multiple bikes, outdoor furniture,...

With warming temps on the way, it is timely to transform living spaces!  Last summer I hosted a ladies long table dinner in our backyard between two flower garden beds ~ it was glorious.  With a mid June forecast on our side, we soaked up some late afternoon rays...

Safety is always a focus during a kitchen reset so if I see rust or damage, you can expect a few poking questions concerning things that may need to be replaced or repaired ~ here's an example of safety checks; Scratch wear of non-stick coatings on pots and pans Rust...

A better sleep should start with some calm and serene and this means less clutter in the room you spend much of your life in so here's a few tips to support just that: Declutter things & stuff on your bedside table ~ aim to dedicate this space for light, a glass...

I am in the process of clearing out a room from being a relaxing space for lounging into a home gym.  Just with the furniture removed, it is already feeling open & airy.  I'm also editing some furniture out of other rooms for easier traffic flow ~ it seems...