Desk Organization

Desks can be a dumping ground for bills, receipts, and other random papers. But, a work space should be inviting and ready for you to sit down and start working whenever you need to. Although it might seem impossible, it is very possible to keep this area clean. Lately, I have been browsing Lauren Conrad's website and I came across a simple article to keep your desk organized. Operation Organize: 6 Tips for a Chic & Tidy Desk is worth a minute of your time and could be just what you need to transform a disaster into a destination for productivity!

Happy New Year

As we usher in a new year, getting your house in order could be a beneficial goal (I prefer making goals, not resolutions). How to go about this? Apartment Therapy is here to help! Titled The January Cure 2013, Apartment Therapy will instruct you on what task to complete each day so by February, your house is clean, organized, and fresh! You can subscribe to receive emails each day or check out A.T.'s website. An A.T. contributor named Tara will be liveblogging to keep you motivated as she lists what she did for each day. To see the month at a glance, click here. Happy 2013!

This New House!

A variety of slideshows:
Outside progress Some updates with the interior decor The building of the house

Quick Updates for the Home

When household items need some spicing up but you lack the time to do it, you don't have to push the ideas aside. Maybe a small revision is more appropriate and manageable. Better Homes and Gardens shares some inspiration with 22 Weekend Home Decorating Projects - some interesting, some not - but surely worth a look. Here are some other ideas on how to update home goods without breaking the bank and devoting hours to a task.

Use Wood or Stone on top of file cabinets
Add new crystals to an old or boring chandelier
Paint closet doors:

Black and White Classy

Good for a kid's room

Match the closet to the walls and accessories.

Accent small spaces with bright colors.