April 2019

​SPRING IS TIME 
FOR INSPIRING...

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Eggshell Planters add a little Spring Fling to Your Home

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​SPRING IS TIME FOR DECORATING...

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Once you've cleaned up the clutter, it's time to brighten up your space.  Do you have that 1 room that is dark & unused?  This room is usually the junk room.  Bring a style into your space that inspires you!   Let's brighten it up & start using it again.

Create a Space that is Organized, Beautiful & Bright

Unified designs feel complete, create a mood, & often have themes.  Look through your favorite home decor sites for inspiration.  Choose a couple of pictures to draw inspiration.  Analyze the color schemes, use of space, furniture & accessory selection, & don't forget about lighting.

Spaces that don't have natural light tend to be dark, gather clutter, & become unused storage areas.  The art studio above is a case of no windows, but doesn't fall into to this rut.  The design utilizes a bright turquoise blue in a lighter tint unifying all of the walls.  Light colored cabinets allow the space to feel more open & contrast with the medium tone of the countertops.  The shiny surface of the countertops & tabletop let the light bounce throughout the space.  Last, but not least, are the actual lighting sources...

​The variety of light sources provide ample lighting to specific areas within the room.  Pot lights above provide an overall light source.  I like having a dimmer switch for my overhead lighting to control the amount of light while I create.  The next source of light is direct lighting or task lighting.  This is light that concentrates in a specific area, like the chandeliers above the crafting table.  Lamps are also a great way to add task lighting!  Floor lamps can light up a dark corner; desk lamps add some needed light to emphasize your work space.

Keep your space light & bright to avoid the dark pitfalls of clutter! Hire a professional to help you create a beautiful design with expert skills to problem-solve your issue areas, like lighting.   If you need a full redesign, consider hiring an interior designer.  If you need a bit of styling, then consider hiring an interior decorator.  Some professional organizers provide all of these service.

​Need more information on which professional you should hire for your next project.   Click on the link April 2019 Newsletter...

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SPRING IS TIME FOR ORGANIZING...

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Let's talk about going digital...Going digital can help you stay more organized @ work & @ home.  It takes repetition & intentional living practice!  Start small & gradually move toward a paperless lifestyle.  A family calendar is perfect to keep everyone in your family up-to-date.  Choose a calendar app that is user friendly for all ages.  Most phones have built-in features that keep you up-to-date with calendars, notes, reminders, etc.  I'm the sticky note queen, so I know how hard it is to let go of paper.  To be fair, I still revert back to the sticky notes every now & then.  Like everyone else, I have to get back to digital with repetition & intentional living.

Once you have gotten into the groove of digital calendars, notes, & reminders, move on to e-bills.  Sign up for paperless billing & upload the statements into the cloud for safekeeping.  Make a folder for each bill, or each month, & stay organized.  Nothing causes more stress than not being able to find paperwork @ tax time!   Keep a spreadsheet for the household budget.  

Finally, go through your paper files & receipts.  Any files or receipts you need to keep, scan them & upload to the cloud.  You don't need a fancy scanner to accomplish this process because most scanners have software to help.  If you have to keep receipts, scan them or take a picture with your phone, & then upload them into the cloud.  Eliminating the overwhelming amount of paper that comes to your home through paperless billing, will help you control the clutter caused from the daily paper pileup.

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​SPRING IS CREATING TIME FOR ART...

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Let's take a moment to . . . make time for creating!   

No matter what the project is, creating stimulates the brain (the whole brain).  The processing that happens throughout the creating process is both analytical (left brain) & spacial (right brain).  So, making the time to create can keep your brain sharp & active, while releasing some stress along the way.  

Creativity is the use of the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work.  Creativity isn't just fine art, it's also any other form of work that is imaginative or original.  Creativity is thinking outside the box, no matter what area in life!

For more information click Left & Right Brain...Creativity...Creativity Psychology...

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