In our last home, I used a hot iron holster on my countertop to hold my curling and flat iron. It wasn't ideal as I like to keep counters pretty clear, but I didn't have a ton of under-the-sink storage in this bathroom, so the hot iron holster worked for the space and I do recommend this method if you have a counter with overhang (not up ...
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Five Realistic Ways to KonMari Your Home Via Professional Organizer Amy Vance
Thank you to Amy Vance, professional organizer and owner of Eco Modern Concierge, based in Houston, for contributing this post! So many of y'all have asked for more home and organizing content and I love bringing experts to my blog who live and breathe this stuff - day in and day out. By the way - in case you missed it, you can ...
Friday Five
O N E If you haven’t already watched Schitt’s Creek, I recommend you start bingeing it immediately (it's on Netflix). It has been one of my favorite shows in recent memory - it’s nice to watch something funny, since I feel like most shows nowadays are dramas or intense (or just awful reality TV). Watch it and thank me later. And for those of ...
My Favorite Home Organizing Products
Social media is literally obsessed with organizing and de-cluttering right now and I’m fully on board (thanks, Marie Kondo! While our home isn’t always perfect, I make it a goal to ensure we stay on top of clutter and devote chunks of time to finding better organization systems if I notice a particular area is getting out of control. Most ...
Why You Need a Bag Organizer
In 2013, I shared my love for bag organizers and dedicated an entire post to the subject. I recommended one I had purchased on etsy, but I decided to write an updated post after discovering one that I think is much better (and it’s cheaper, to boot!) I included it in my recent amazon purchases post, but I decided to do a comparison so that you can ...
7 Tools I Can’t Live Without at Home
Keeping a clean and clutter-free home is important to me. Though I don’t always accomplish this goal, I have a lot of tools and strategies that help us stay on top of things (caveat: most of the time). Since Kevin and I both work full time outside of the home, have two children, run this blog and have a slew of other home-related responsibilities, ...
How To De-Clutter Six Areas of Your Home: Tips from a Professional Organizer
Today, I have Amy Vance, a Houston-based professional organizer from Eco Modern Concierge sharing ways to de-clutter six areas of your home. If you’ve been following my blog for some time, you know that de-cluttering is something I’m passionate about and that having less in your home can actually allow you to enjoy it so much more. Check out my ...
Friday Five
Happy Friday! This post is decor-heavy... O N E I love accessorizing our kitchen and so many of you loved this recent Insta pic so I thought I'd share the sources here! The recipe box is here, a similar cutting board is here, a similar tray is here and the salt & pepper shakers are here. You can also find an amazing post on kitchen styling ...
A Professional Organizer’s Gift Guide for Getting Organized
Today I'm thrilled to bring you a guest post from organizer-extraordinaire Amy Vance of Eco Modern Concierge! If there's anyone who knows how to get your home in tip-top shape, it's Amy. She helped me organize our pantry when I was on maternity leave and we are still using her system! Amy's guide is all about great gifts for those who want to get ...
Gift Guide for Working Moms
recipe box | gold stapler | peony art | pom pom throw | bulldog tape dispenser | banana leaves print | chanel print | wireless keyboard | gold file holder | marble coasters | monogram mug | file folders | essie gel polish | rose bud ear buds | monogram throw | wall calendar | perfect hair day set | lunch ...