Home Organization Tonight - Two Places to Start Effectively De-cluttering Your Home

If you feel that organizing a room is too big of a project, you should start with a drawer in a room! Start small and go big. Start within and work out. But first you need to determine what this drawer would be best used for.

It could depend on its location - examples include the side table next to the sofa in front of the TV (ideal for remote controls and TV guide), the night stand drawer next to your bed (ideal for your journal, books you are currently reading and anything else you may need in the middle of the night), kitchen drawer next to the stove (ideal for cooking utensils or spices).

Take the drawer, put it on the bed, sofa, counter or floor. Take everything out of it. Hold each item in your hand and think, keep it or throw out? If you want to keep it, should it stay in this drawer or go somewhere else more logical? Try to keep similar things together - everything should have its place - so you always know where to find it!

After you have decided what you want to keep in this drawer, get drawer organizers. Whether you use dividers, boxes or trays, it will keep the things in this drawer in its place. Also when you use drawer organizers, you will find you create even more space. Randomly throwing things in your drawer will create clutter and make the drawer hard to open!

Now that your drawers are starting to get organized, let's start moving outward. Look at the tops of your tables, dressers and cabinets as well as any open shelves. Let's start to reduce the clutter that we see everyday!

Take one surface at a time - start with the kitchen and/or dining table, are there are random items sitting on it ? Clear everything off. Having an open table gives the automatic impression that your house is clean regardless of any untidiness around it.

If you need a tray of condiments or cutlery box whenever you sit down for a meal, keep it on the kitchen counter or in a cabinet and take it out only for mealtimes. If you use your kitchen or dining table as a workspace, again, keep whatever you need, pens, papers, laptop, books, etc. in a cabinet until you are ready to get to work.

Taking the action associated with the task at hand also signals to your brain that you are ready to eat or ready to work. Not only do we want our home organized, we want our brains to get organized too!

Make it a habit to keep your tabletops clear at all times. Forget home decor magazines that show tables beautifully decorated with tablecloths, centerpieces, vases, glasses, tableware and cutlery. Save that for special occasions and invited guests. A clear tabletop also minimizes fuss and dust.

Next, let's look at the coffee table and side tables. If you like coffee table books or have monthly magazine subscriptions, keep them there for your convenience and enjoyment. However try to keep the surface as clear and organized as possible. It is good if your coffee table has a lower shelf, you can keep all reading material underneath and keep the surface clear for casual entertaining.

You can also keep the coffee table books on the side tables next to the sofa and your monthly magazines underneath in baskets or magazine holders, if there is room. Again keep the area clear and organized.

Another important tip is that as you read your monthly magazines, mark any pages that you want to refer to again. When you finish the magazine, look at the marked pages and if you still want to keep it, rip out the page. Throw out, recycle (meaning get it out of your home) or donate the rest of the magazine.

Make sure to file the magazine clippings according to what category it falls into - if it is a financial tip or health article, put it in your financial or health folder. Maybe it's a cosmetic or beauty product you want to research or try, keep it in a temporary folder so you can decide whether you want to buy it next time you are online or going to the mall.

Ok, now let's talk about dressers and cabinet tops. If the dresser is in your bedroom, you may want to keep a jewellery box or accessories box on the top to keep everyday jewellery, cufflinks, watches, etc. You may also want to have a small lamp and picture frame next to the box.

The height of the cabinet tops will determine what should be kept there. High cabinets can hold attractive baskets with lightweight things inside (you don't want to hurt your back when you reach for those items) or plants (real ones only please, fake ones only collect dust and don't benefit your health).

Lower cabinets can also have some plants, several picture frames, a lamp or two and perhaps a striking decorative item. You determine what you like to keep as features on your cabinets. As always, remember to keep it as clear and organized as possible to reduce fuss and excess dust.

For open shelves, organization is key! Place your books in an attractive way with some decorative features or plants in between the rows of books to give a casual and homey feel. If you keep a collection of items, whether it is model cars or Swarovski crystal art objects, give each item breathing room and make sure to dust your treasures once a week!

If your open shelves are in your home office, you may have stationery items you need to keep handy. Get a desk organizer, aka desktop organizers, with many drawers to put your post-it notes, pens, highlighters, scotch tape, stapler, etc. insider - keep the desk organizer up on the shelf and off your desk.

Make the effort to keep your desk as clear as possible - the less things you keep on top of your desk, the better. Having a clear desk before you start to work and as you work will keep your mind and your work organized!

If you are just getting started on organizing your home, take it one step at a time! Tonight, while you are watching TV, clear your coffee table or organize the side table drawer. When you do, make the decision of what the purpose of the coffee table or drawer will be and stick with it!! Even if it takes you an hour to decide on the purpose, make it count so you don't have to second guess yourself tomorrow!

How to Create a Stylish Bedroom For Your Kids

Some homeowners become stuck in a rut when it comes to designing and run out of ideas for decorating before they can put the final touches on their homes. Others just don't know where to gain inspiration for their creativity and end up with the same design ideas over and over again. This is especially true of the kids' rooms, where space doesn't provide for lavish décor and ideas about what kids like and want can become a bit monotonous in the minds of an adult. However, if you start with the right children's bedroom furniture, you can make great things happen in a stylish and imaginative fashion, even with affordable kids' beds rather than designer furnishings.

Start with something simple, like the different options for kids' beds. You don't have to include a plain standard twin bed or even a full size bed in your child's room to make magic happen. Instead, get a little creative with your design. For example, whether you have a boy or a girl, daybeds can be an option you shouldn't discount. While this design aspect has been traditionally touted as a girl's bed, it can also work in a young man's room, decorated with deeper, masculine colors and a less feminine design and material (perhaps silver, wood, or wrought iron). This will work for him as it would for a female child, providing him with sleeping quarters at night and seating during the day.

Kids' bunk beds will always function for you in a room where two children must share the space. You have the opportunity to sleep two children in the space of a single twin bed, leaving more floor space for desks to complete school work and dressers where clothing can be stored. For the latest designs for boys and girls in this and other styles of bedding you can find excellent products online that are widely varied, high quality, and easy on the pocketbook.

Kids' storage beds can be a real blessing as well, eliminating the need for additional furniture like a dresser and/or a toy box or other storage device due to the inclusion of drawers in the headboard and footboard areas and sometimes a large storage bin beneath the mattress.

Even children not sharing a room can get creative and have the benefits of a bunk with loft beds, which are elevated beds that resemble the top half of a bunk bed. This provides living space beneath the fun, elevated bed so that a work desk or storage space (like a dresser or toy box) can be kept under the bed, therefore eliminating the need for extra floor space for these items. As a bonus, these beds are just as much fun for your child as a bunk bed would be, with the coveted "top bunk" being the automatic default for the inhabitant with no additional bunk or roommate over which to fight! These are also available through a number of quality manufacturers, including South Shore Furniture, with promises of sturdy construction and always the best materials possible in use.

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The Proper Way to Set Up Your Bedroom

You spend more time in your bedroom than anywhere else, so it's important to keep this space free of clutter and as well designed as possible. Depending on what you use your bedroom for, you'll need to plan accordingly. Here are some helpful tips on deciding what bedroom furniture will best suit your living area.

First, decide what's most important to you in this space. Will it primarily be designated for sleeping? If this is the case, you may want to consider a setup that works off of that simplicity. Many people find that keeping the bedroom devoted entirely to a good night's rest results in increased quality of sleep. Recent research has shown that doing work in bed has a negative effect on the sleep cycle, because the stress from all of that information invades the brain even after the work is put away. Likewise, do you want the drone of a TV constantly in the background? You may prefer to leave the television in the living room, and limit the bedroom to more intellectual pursuits such as reading.

Perhaps you live in a small apartment, however, with limited space in the areas outside of the bedroom. In this case, the best move from a design standpoint may be to include a desk inside of the bedroom. Remember, though: with this added desk you'll also need to keep a chair handy, and this will take even more space. You could always save some room with a fold up chair, but if you're going to do a lot of work, this probably isn't feasible. After all, they aren't the most comfortable.

What about all of your clothing? If there's a ton of closet space, your needs will probably be satisfied by only one small dresser. If, on the other hand, you're living in a room without closets, you'll need to purchase furniture to handle your clothing. Depending on how much you have, this can range from a minimum of furnishings to an entire storage system, with armoires and full size dressers.

Once you've decided on what furniture you'll be putting in your bedroom, it's time to think about the layout. Look where the windows are in the room. You'll want to maximize the available sunlight, so avoid putting furniture in front of the glass. There is a certain design aesthetic that differs with each person, so take the time to explore the different options. Shift the bed to the other side of the room, and lay down for a moment to see whether it feels like it's in the right position.

The way you design your bedroom is a reflection on yourself. Considering that some of the most intimate moments in our lives take place in this space, you should spend a correspondingly appropriate amount of time taking the necessary steps to ensure that your space says the right thing about you. You may spend a little extra money and time in the process, but considering that you spend hours upon hours in this room, isn't it worth it?

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I woke up the next morning to find Selena already out of bed, she is sitting next to the window with the engagement Shia gave her between her finger playing with it just looking at it Nick:Hey She looked up at me and smiled Selena:hey you she placed the ring on top of the wooden dresser Nick:come over here she stoop up and climbed back into bed, she snuggled into me as I wrapped my arms around her Nick:you okay? Selena:I'm perfect and she leaned in and kissed me Selena:I love you Nick:I know I pecked her lips again Nick:you hungry Selena:I'll cook something she smiled and walked out the room, I headed in for a quick shower when I headed into the kitchen she had already served me a plate Nick:this looks good we sat down and began eating I know her she is nervous about what she is going to say to Shia Nick:everything is going to turn out fine I said as I placed my hand on hers she smiled at me, I changed the subject Nick:so when are you going to bring your stuff Selena:what do you mean? Nick:your stuff you know to move in with me now her perfectly beautiful smile spread across her face and she stood up and sat on my lap Selena:I can't believe this is happening us together again Nick:and we are staying together forever this time Selena:forever and ever! and she placed her sweet lips on mine as I wrapped my arms around her waist, her cell phone interrupted us she reached for it I glanced at the caller ID and it said Shia she looked at me and frowned a bit Selena:I have to ...



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A Third of Your Life

I have to upload this for my 4-D Studio class. The assignment was to create a sites depicting past present and future and animate them using Google SketchUp. SketchUp is a free 3-D modeling program available for download from Google. I chose to create a bedroom through infancy, teen years and adulthood maintaining similar design elements like color and craftsman style furnishings. I fabricated the largest pieces of furniture - the beds, chairs, desk, dresser, and changing table. Most of the other details are modified items from the Google Wearhouse. This is actually kind of rough, I hope to update this with some music. I plan to use the 3 different versions of the song "Lithium" to correspond to the scenes. The first will be a lullaby cover by Rockabye Baby, the second will be the original by Nirvana, and the last is a snazzy lounge cover by Bruce Lash. Thanks!



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Decorating With Black and White - Tips For Decorating at Home

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Decorating with black and white can be beautiful, dramatic and sophisticated. Just about any room in your home can be accented with black or white, regardless of color scheme. If you want really dramatic, crisp and clean decor, then you can used both alone, rather than adding more colors to it.

Black can be used as a base or "anchor" for your other decorating colors, and provides a centerpiece- so to speak- for your room. Even rooms with pastels and bright jewel tones can benefit from a bit of black or white accessories being added to your decor.

For simple accenting, try using black lamps, fixtures, photo frames, or other accessories. Even a vase with simple black silk roses can really add a finishing touch to a room. The same goes for white- fixtures, lamps, accessories or even floral arrangements can really set off a room and add the finishing touch in a classy, yet simple way.

Black and white flooring is a beautiful way to add to your color scheme or set off your decorating. Flooring is what ties a room all together. Simple tiles in both colors, alternating for a "checker-board" effect is absolutely stunning when put with a black or white sofa, or even a simple sofa or chair in a bright color such as red, yellow, even green.

Alternatively, a floor painted either black or white, with stenciling done on it (in black or white, or even another color like red, green, yellow, blue or even purple) can add a touch of simplicity, yet sophistication to your decor- regardless of which room in the house it is.

Bathrooms are a wonderful place to use black or white fixtures with black or white accessories. Just make sure not to overwhelm the room with black, as this can cause the room to feel "closed in" and darken it. Simple black fixtures with simple black towels and white walls and flooring can make a bathroom really modern and simple, yet sophisticated and stunning.

Black and white is a great color scheme for a bedroom as well. Simple furniture, with sleek lines (whether metal, wood or even painted wood or lacquered furniture) can work well with black or white bed linens, throw pillows, photo frames, and even throw rugs.

A room done in all black or white can also be gorgeous, especially when paired with modern yet "cozy" styled furniture or accents. Suppose your guest room consists of a black metal framed futon, a sleek black dresser with plain silverstone handles. Add a red throw rug and throw pillows to the room, and then hang black drapes. This will be absolutely stunning, and the red will add a hint of warmness to the room, and make it inviting for any guest!

When decorating with black and white, you really have a lot of options, and it's very forgiving if you slightly "mess-up." Find prints to go with simple black or white pieces that contain large amounts of black or white, and use bright colors for accents. Or, you can simply do nothing but black and/or white. The choice is yours! Use your imagination!