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Here's my way of keeping organized. You know how some men, before the iAge, used to have a “little black book?" This morning, my husband said, “Well, you have all those red books.” I said, “I do not.” He said, “Yes, you do.” So, I went to my desk and there they were - all 5 of them. I brought them out and said, “But these aren’t like a little black book.” He said, “Yes, they are.” That got me thinking. I am a Virgo who particularly likes to be organized and because my

Happy Fall! Doesn't it seem like we could use a little cheering up right about now? Years ago, I stayed with a French Canadian family living in Nairobi, Kenya. One fall day, a box arrived, filled with crisp orange and yellow maple leaves from their homeland. I can't describe how excited everyone was. That got me thinking that even rooms can cheer us up. Usually, fall brings me feathering the nest and getting ready for settling in at home. This year, I'm jumping the gun

Don't you love a screen in a room? Just counting around here, there are two out right now and two in the basement waiting for that perfect time. Seems like any room can benefit from a screen. What other object is beautiful and practical at the same time? Let's look at some fantastic screens and their place in rooms. Once we're inspired, let's figure out how to make a screen for under $100. traditionalhome.com This screen provides as much art as a painting and may have pr

Our refrigerator just turned 15. I still love it as it's perfect for two people - a small side by side with white glass doors and long stainless handles. This week, it's was time for a little birthday celebration. First, I cleaned it from top to bottom, inside and out. A makeover seemed a bit much but could a refrigerator be "tricked out?" Before I got to the fun stuff, who knew Magic Easers work great for cleaning scuffs off plastic? Earlier in the week, I bought these