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January 2010 archives
A Mad Organizing Dash
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Getting Organized after the holidays...Well, real life has set in. Back to work, back to school. And for most families the house is in dissaray. Leftovers fill the refrigerator, miscellaneous Christmas gifts are strewn about, the amount of toys have now doubled, and holiday decorations are still lying around. And you’re probably wondering, wh…
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Choosing the Right Furniture
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Thursday, January 21, 2010
Furniture that actually Organizes Your stuff Buying “functional” furniture isn’t usually at the top of the furniture shopping list. Most often, people buy furniture because the size fits, the price is right, or it is “looks pretty” to them. In my opinion functionality is key. When shopping, the purchaser doesn’t …
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A New Start
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Thursday, January 7, 2010
Regaining Space, Calm, and Organization. Yesterday, I helped a family reclaim their spare bedroom. It’s now a functioning office and workout space that the whole family can use. If you’re stuck in a rut and want a fresh start in 2010 put aside the excuses, fear, and procrastination. Make a change today. You can do it! Organization is just…
National Clean Off your Desk Day
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Monday, January 11, 2010
Today, January 11th, is National Clean Off Your Desk Day. Personally, I think we should have a Clean Off Your Desk day each month. Most of us could use a shot in the arm when it comes to keeping paper piles at bay. I hope you enjoy these free office organizing tips! If you have quick tips that help you keep your desk clutter free, share them …
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Intentional Bookshelves
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Friday, January 15, 2010
5 Ways to Transform a Messy Bookshelf Categorize Books by Subject. Picture yourself standing in Barnes and Noble. What categories to they have? Gardening, religion, history, fiction, non fiction, travel, etc. Size does Matter. Be mindful of lining up books from tallest to shortest. It creates an orderly appearanceStack Sideways. To add dimensi…
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Simple Kitchen Solutions
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Monday, January 18, 2010
Rearranging and Tweaking Results in an Organized KitchenToday, I want you to take a closer look at your kitchen. Where are you wasting space? What is driving you nuts? How do you waste time in your kitchen instead of utilizing it? Many of the solutions lie in a few tips and tricks while outfiting and organizing your kitchen. Try these out of the bo…
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Organizing Jewelry
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Monday, January 25, 2010
A Simple Way to Organize your Jewelry My client said “You’ve taught me well Amber. Look what I did. “ She led me to her bedroom and showed me how she organized her jewelry. She had an old bulletin board laying around and was inspired to repurpose it. So after finding a few push pins, she had a new creative way to organi…
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Banishing Bathroom Clutter
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Thursday, January 28, 2010
7 Ideas to Make Your Mornings Hassle Free Get rid of bath and shower items you haven’t used in 6-12 months. I know you’ve heard this before: if you haven’t used them by now, you’re not going to use them at all. Tired of moving each perfum bottle or lotion out of the way to clean or dust? Display them on a tr…
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