Magic Erasers—I cannot say enough how much I love this product!! I hate marks all over baseboards and doors—I mean it is just so noticeable. This gizmo takes them all off. It will remove the sheen, but not in a way that it makes a big statement. But do NOT use on color painted walls—it will screw up the color.
Your home will looked so well taken care of if you clean up all those marks.And then keep on top of it.
Wood Scratch Cover—another must! Do you have vacuum, and accidentally bump the legs on the couch or chair in the kitchen? A little scratch cover on a rag, goes a long way..I mean the bottle will probably last ten years, unless you have a large piece of furniture you are fixing up, etc..
Paint – paint can transform so many things. I had a coffee table and should have kept it—all I needed to do was spray paint it black. I painted all my white frames black last winter because I decided that I did not want white anymore. Painting rooms is cheap and transforms them before your eyes. Paint is like the cheap fix for decorating.
Bins and containers—I love these things. Bins are great for so many kid things, from Barbie clothes to Playdoh. I cannot imagine being without them. Organize your life with bins, big and small, and you will see how quickly it comes together. Bins are a must for the garage!
Outlets—paint your outlets with the same paint you paint the room. I love the streamlined look. I am not a fan of white outlets everywhere…I do like nice outlets though, like brass, or pretty ones to match a bathroom, etc..but plain white, if the room is painted, either get matching outlets, or just paint them...you may need to touch some of them up from time to time..
-Subscribe to one or two decorating magazines. You will find something for you in every issue. So often the change you can make is cheap and easy. It could be just redoing a bookcase, or making your own artwork, or revamping your living room, etc..I have gotten so much inspiration from magazines. And tear out pages with information you really like, whether it is an article, or a “How to” or a picture of a room—these are fun to store away in a file and look at when you need some inspiration. (I do love Domino magazine!)
-Walk around a decorating store or home improvement store just for fun. I love to walk around Target, Ikea, Cost Plus, Pier One, Home Depot, just let things grab you and inspire you. It does not mean you are buying anything today, but these are often where your ideas will come from.
-Go through your mail that day! Sort all the junk out, and for the most part recycle it! I keep a catalog or two, again for inspiration, but I get way too many these days. Try to get off the lists, it can be a challenge..Toss what you can in recycling; shred what you must, i.e. the “checks” we all get from credit card statements, and other personal information. Then take what is left, like bills, and file them to be paid – that should be done 1x or 2x a month…if you are paid like me, the 15th and 30th, then make those your bill paying days. Keep everything organized and together!
-Think about reading your news online if you don’t already do so. I know some people who still get the paper. I gave that up years ago..It is so easy and neat to read the news online, and you get such a large variety, and for FREE, and there is nothing to put away and recycle. It is a way to cut down on the clutter in your kitchen or family room where papers just stack up, is it environmental, and it is FREE and you will have one less thing to put away every day.
-Go through every room of your house on a regular basis and ask yourself, do I still like the way this room is put together, am I using the space fully, is there stuff in here I don’t like at all anymore, or just don’t want, how could this space work better for me??, etc..! You will be amazed. I do this all the time. Just recently I redid my family room bookcase, and my office. Two months ago, I thought those areas were just fine, but then one day, I thought, “These spaces could be better.”
-Remember, less is more! Get rid of your stuff that you don’t use or don’t like or are just holding onto. Free up your life for new things and new experiences. Take one room, or even one section of a room, at a time. There is no deadline to get everything done, but take it on and work on it. If unattended, like a garden full of weeds, our houses can fall victim to clutter and disarray very quickly. And always, wear your rubber gloves. :)
Your home will looked so well taken care of if you clean up all those marks.And then keep on top of it.
Wood Scratch Cover—another must! Do you have vacuum, and accidentally bump the legs on the couch or chair in the kitchen? A little scratch cover on a rag, goes a long way..I mean the bottle will probably last ten years, unless you have a large piece of furniture you are fixing up, etc..
Paint – paint can transform so many things. I had a coffee table and should have kept it—all I needed to do was spray paint it black. I painted all my white frames black last winter because I decided that I did not want white anymore. Painting rooms is cheap and transforms them before your eyes. Paint is like the cheap fix for decorating.
Bins and containers—I love these things. Bins are great for so many kid things, from Barbie clothes to Playdoh. I cannot imagine being without them. Organize your life with bins, big and small, and you will see how quickly it comes together. Bins are a must for the garage!
Outlets—paint your outlets with the same paint you paint the room. I love the streamlined look. I am not a fan of white outlets everywhere…I do like nice outlets though, like brass, or pretty ones to match a bathroom, etc..but plain white, if the room is painted, either get matching outlets, or just paint them...you may need to touch some of them up from time to time..
-Subscribe to one or two decorating magazines. You will find something for you in every issue. So often the change you can make is cheap and easy. It could be just redoing a bookcase, or making your own artwork, or revamping your living room, etc..I have gotten so much inspiration from magazines. And tear out pages with information you really like, whether it is an article, or a “How to” or a picture of a room—these are fun to store away in a file and look at when you need some inspiration. (I do love Domino magazine!)
-Walk around a decorating store or home improvement store just for fun. I love to walk around Target, Ikea, Cost Plus, Pier One, Home Depot, just let things grab you and inspire you. It does not mean you are buying anything today, but these are often where your ideas will come from.
-Go through your mail that day! Sort all the junk out, and for the most part recycle it! I keep a catalog or two, again for inspiration, but I get way too many these days. Try to get off the lists, it can be a challenge..Toss what you can in recycling; shred what you must, i.e. the “checks” we all get from credit card statements, and other personal information. Then take what is left, like bills, and file them to be paid – that should be done 1x or 2x a month…if you are paid like me, the 15th and 30th, then make those your bill paying days. Keep everything organized and together!
-Think about reading your news online if you don’t already do so. I know some people who still get the paper. I gave that up years ago..It is so easy and neat to read the news online, and you get such a large variety, and for FREE, and there is nothing to put away and recycle. It is a way to cut down on the clutter in your kitchen or family room where papers just stack up, is it environmental, and it is FREE and you will have one less thing to put away every day.
-Go through every room of your house on a regular basis and ask yourself, do I still like the way this room is put together, am I using the space fully, is there stuff in here I don’t like at all anymore, or just don’t want, how could this space work better for me??, etc..! You will be amazed. I do this all the time. Just recently I redid my family room bookcase, and my office. Two months ago, I thought those areas were just fine, but then one day, I thought, “These spaces could be better.”
-Remember, less is more! Get rid of your stuff that you don’t use or don’t like or are just holding onto. Free up your life for new things and new experiences. Take one room, or even one section of a room, at a time. There is no deadline to get everything done, but take it on and work on it. If unattended, like a garden full of weeds, our houses can fall victim to clutter and disarray very quickly. And always, wear your rubber gloves. :)
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