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A Few of My Favorite Things.....

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I just perused The Container Store website for holiday storage ideas. So many great ideas that I wanted to share just a few with you. Another storage option for ornaments.  I love the fact that the bottom is clear.  Very visually appealing!  This option is nice because it folds up and can be hung in the closet when not in use.  Storage for fragile ornaments.  And it is lovely! The ultimate gift wrap organizer/wrapping station. Great option for under the bed storage.  Here they also use the small, clear accessory boxes to organize ribbon, tape, etc.

A New Year - A New Start

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Throughout this past year, have you been thinking these thoughts - "I want to use this room as a guestroom, but there is so much clutter," or "I have so many books that I would like to be able to sit down and read - but they are so scattered, I can't find the one I want to read," or "I would like to enjoy my family photos but they are scattered everywhere and dis-organized." If you have had those thoughts or similar ones throughout this past year, now is the time to change.  The new year always brings a fresh start and a new beginning.  Now is the time to start planning for the new year - and for your new start. You can begin the process by making a list of what you want to do over the next year.  Write everything down - no matter how silly you may think it is.  I'll give you an example: 1.   Paint the house. 2.   Learn to water ski. 3.   Go to the movies once a month. 4.   Clear the spare bedroom of clutter. Now give it a few days and