Everything we purchase has a price tag attached to it. And based on basic human + behavioral psychology, we tend to rationalize the value of items we’d like to purchase with what someone is asking for in return. But, for the sake of simplicity (and this article), I want you to consider the hidden cost of being unorganized.
Read MoreWorking from home but finding yourself also filling the shoes of a part-time teacher? The role of being a parent these days is, unfortunately, like everything else –– difficult. We’ve compiled a simple (+ effective) homeschool organization list for the busy parent, the work from home parent… There’s no shame in being that parent. You're going to love our homeschool organization ideas.
Read MoreAt Elegant Simplicity, John + I don’t subscribe to creating the illusions of a picture-perfect home. In fact, designing or organizing a home you never want to leave is so much more than surface-level illusions of pretty. As your decluttering bestie, we’ve put together our best garage storage ideas that are guaranteed to make your 3… 4… 5… stall garage more functional.
Read MoreDespite what size area in your home you have for a mudroom, your current mudroom looks something like a pile of shoes scattered all over the place + enough jackets or bags hanging on hooks that you could outfit an entire bus full of kids. Am I right? No shame, you’re not alone. Lucky for you though, you’ve not only landed on THE place to be for all things home, but there are some basic fundamentals to have in your mudroom (despite its size) that once you’ve learned can help you reign in that messy mudroom clutter + prevent it from getting out of hand.
Read MoreOrganizing your spice cabinet or drawer doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, there’s a ton of health benefits in getting organized + creating the healthy home you crave for your family. But there are a few basics so consider along the way that will be sure to lead you to success.
Read MoreHere’s a quick roundup of room organization ideas for nearly every room in your home. From entryways, living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms to playrooms, closet spaces, and home offices — we’re spilling all our organizational expertise out for you.
Read MoreJewelry’s one of those things you’re either given as a gift or indulge in buying for yourself so I’m willing to bet there’s some likelihood that your jewelry collection is ‘a little bit of this’ and ‘a little bit of that.’ Not to mention…
Read MoreIf you’re in need of extra space, here are a few of our favorite ways to maximize bedroom storage to turn your bedroom into one of the most functional yet relaxing places in your home.
Read More(if you’re not there already) in the coming weeks, you’ll be longing for someone else to teach them a simple lesson like how to organize your room (*wink*). How to organize your room in a few simple steps (so easy your kids can do it.)
Read MoreDuring the week your office becomes a dumping ground for mail, bills, and other paperwork. It typically houses books + loads of office supplies. Not to mention, if you’ve got toddlers running around the house then you’re likely closing + locking the door so that little hurricane of yours doesn’t blow through *wink*
Read MoreFor most of us, there’s a constant rotation of the refrigerator being overstuffed with dairy, fresh produce, meats, condiments + of course those beloved leftovers. And then there’s the polar opposite scenario where the fridge organization is totally lacking because welp, it’s empty + looks eerily similar to grocery store shelves before a winter storm.
Read MoreDo you have visions of a beautifully organized + clutter-free home + dream of the days when you no longer have to move piles of stuff to set something down? Today though, you find yourself balancing bags of groceries on the counter like a teetering Jenga-tower. Around every corner, the choices seem impossible + you haven’t a clue where to begin.
Want some tried + true organizing advice from an expert Clutter Therapist? Read on…
Read MoreWhen it comes to getting organized, my body begins to tingle + with sweaty palms my heart begins to race. But not because of those paralyzing fear driven tingles (Erp!) that too often go hand-in-hand with clutter...
...instead an exhilarating wave of ‘creating calm’ in the wake of clutter + chaos washes over me. I’m literally drowning in ecstasy!
Read MoreWhile the New Year is all about resolutions, fresh beginnings + starting over, it’s also the perfect time to re-calibrate our minds + focus our energy on becoming an even better version of ourselves. Despite the cold weather, sweater-loving, Starbucks-craving days, there's actually something incredibly magical about jumping feet first into the the month of January because it's the perfect time to quit hiding behind our excuses. Our lives are b-e-y-o-n-d crazy so lets jumpstart the year by getting ourselves organized.
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