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Smart & Stylish Kitchen Storage Systems

2016-09-08T12:56:00.000-04:00

A place for everything and everything in its place, as the proverb goes, and nothing exemplifies that like these custom kitchen storage systems.

Dedicated Kitchen Drawers Cooke & Lewis created that bespoke kitchen look with their dedicated utensil drawer and pull-down trays. These trays are made from sustainable Forest Stewardship Council-certified beech wood and stainless steel utensils with ergonomic rubberized grips.

Cooke & Lewis Pull Down Utensil Tray - via B&Q

Mike and Dolores Rose of The Lubina Kitchen Company designed custom kitchen drawers that are not only functional, but look great, too. As part of creating custom cabinets, Lubina has bespoke drawer systems that are custom-fitted for your tools, utensils, pots and pans, as well as plates.

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Pocket Square

2016-08-31T19:30:00.000-04:00

One of the favorite accessories, they have come back into fashion after decades of being “gone”.

9 Ways To Fold A Pocket Square

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Photo: Eton

How to Organize a Men’s Closet

2016-08-30T21:27:00.000-04:00

We have talked about getting a new haircut , new clothes and shoes but i think one important thing you should focus on this year is How to Organize your Men’s Closet.

We are always busy doing our daily activities and dressing for different events and we end up putting our clothes anywhere.

Maybe you don’t even have a lot of time to spend organizing all your wardrobe , right ? The tip here is, if you take one day to organize everything you have, it will be so much easier to maintain it organized after that. I tell you, you will just automatically put everything in place because you know what goes where. This is for my own experience. You will also see how much stuff you have that you haven’t used or don’t use anymore.

Maybe you just don’t need that much clothe stocked in your closet and why not give it for the people that need it. There are so many charity institution that would love to receive some fashion clothes from you , and that would even pick it up at your house. Think about that.

The way that I like to think is, “if in this whole year i didn’t wear this or that piece of clothe, why would I just keep it in my closet occupying all the space?” . You need also to renovate and find some good new clothes for you.

“So how can i start organizing my whole closet?”

Source: Royal Fashionist

Romantic Master Bathroom

2016-04-14T21:30:00.000-04:00

This dreamy traditional bathroom features a spacious whirlpool bathtub with a dark brown wooden vanity on either side. A large window at the center of the bathroom allows natural light to flood the space, while soft pink and light blue floral Roman shades add a touch of feminism.

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By: Daleet Spector

Dreamy Kitchen Islands

2016-04-14T14:05:00.000-04:00

As the hub of the kitchen, a great island is part prep station, part gathering spot and part dining area. See how top kitchen designers and HGTV fans, just like you, create kitchen islands that are both hard-working and stylish.

Design by TerraCotta Properties
By: H. Camille Smith and Rebecca Orlov

All About Drawers and Shelves

2016-04-02T10:00:00.000-04:00

Offering easy-access storage for all kinds of household and personal items, drawers and shelves are smart tools to use in a closet system.

Drawers and shelves are two key ingredients of a well-organized closet and the clever storage choice for many items in your home, allowing you to create multiple levels of storage.

Drawers are a great solution when you want easy access to something in your closet, but not have it on display all the time. Shallower drawers are ideal for jewelry, while deep drawers can store your rolled t-shirts and folded sweaters.

You can keep your lovely lingerie neatly sorted and easily accessible on drawer with the organizers.

Source: HGTV
Photo courtesy of California Closets
By: Jeannie Matteucci

What Women Want In a Closet

2016-04-02T00:00:00.000-04:00

Make the Space Your Own Create a place dedicated to getting ready. Unused attic space is a great option for a dressing room. Special design features in this area provides a comfortable environment, equipped with a plush dressing chair and custom shelving for personal items.

Source: HGTV
Photo courtesy of California Closets
By: Virginia Switzer

5 Steps to Organizing Your Closet

2016-04-01T19:28:00.001-04:00

No matter what kind of closet you're planning, take the time to think ahead and really consider what you need to store and where you want to store it. Taking a hard look at what you have will help you understand the kind of storage you need.

Step One Designate a staging area and empty your closet out.

Step Two Organize items into specific categories and take inventory.

Step Three Eliminate items that don't belong in that particular closet.

Step Four Remove unwanted items. This might be the most difficult part of the closet planning process.

Step Five Clean the closet itself. If you find your closet walls have mildew or mold after you remove items, have a professional examine your walls and properly clean and paint them.

Photo courtesy of ClosetMaid
By: Jeannie Matteucci
Source: HGTV

Creative Bathroom Storage Ideas

2016-04-01T17:52:00.000-04:00

Use Curtains to Conceal Storage This bathroom's storage area features a pink and green color scheme that coordinates with the entire space. The delicate curtains create a whimsical feel while hiding the built-in storage area. Image courtesy of ClosetMaid.

Source: HGTV
By: Mary Kenkel

Clever Organizers: Can the Clutter

2016-04-01T17:41:00.002-04:00

Tin cans are tiny containers just waiting to be put to organizational use. To recycle them into versatile storage, all you need is your imagination and a clean-edge can opener.

Turn pretty pie-filling cans into a piece of folk art that doubles as a cooking utensil holder. Bolt three eye-catching blueberry cans to a wooden cutting board with a frame hanger on the back. Display your clever work on the wall near the stove, and you'll never search for your favorite spatula again. Bon appétit!

Source: HGTV
By: Jennifer O'Neil and Kitty O'Neil

BOOT SHAPER WITH HOOK HANDLE

2016-03-14T00:16:00.000-04:00

Boot Shaper stores flat, then rolls and expands to fit your boot shaft.

Patent pending.

Jewelry Armoire

2016-03-04T19:42:00.000-05:00

Organize your jewelry box by highlighting each type of jewelry and its storage options on elegant way. A jewelry armoire is equipped with seemingly endless compartments, hooks and drawers for storing a jewelry collection.

Curved drawers with Ash Burl faces Flip top has inset mirror and reveals top compartment with half ring pads, half open area 1st small drawer has nine squares 2nd small drawer has four squares 3rd small drawer has four rectangles from front to back 4th small drawer and 5th, 6th, and 7th large drawers are open and fully lined in 100% rayon Black lining Two side pocket doors with lined interior each with two rows of five necklace hooks Fully assembled

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Pack Medium Bins

2016-03-04T11:30:00.000-05:00

These Mainstays 3-pack medium bins will help maximize your space. These canvas Storage bins can be used to organize a variety of things.The Mainstays 3-Pack medium bins keep things together in one place and out of the way.

The bins are well-structured with a metal form inside that helps retain the shape. This Mainstays storage bins come in an off-white color, which makes them an ideal choice for just about any room.

Each basket has a little tag holder in the front, which gives you the convenien.

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Colonial Mills Ridgevale Utility Basket

2016-03-03T21:30:00.000-05:00

If you need a storage basket, is available in your choice of colors 18 diam. x 12H inches 100% wool Classic, durable flat braid construction Soft, luxurious texture Vacuuming and occasional dry cleaning recommended Made in the U.S.A. by Colonial Mills Spruce up any space with the Colonial Mills Ridgevale Utility Basket.

Two carrying handles add convenience, while the spacious interior is ideal for magazines, remote controls, and more. Use it for storage or as an easy way to tote items from room to room. Classic flat braided construction and durable cablelock stitching add strength. Measures 18 diam. x 12H inches. Caring for your Colonial Mills rug: Retain the beauty of your rug with regular vacuuming using the hard-surface attachment of your vacuum.

Remove spots with any dry-cleaning fluid. Periodic professional dry cleaning is recommended. About Colonial Mills The resurgent popularity of braided texture comes as no surprise to Colonial Mills, Inc. (CMI). For the past several years, CMI has developed new colors and styles that will capture the home decorating imagination of just about anyone. CMI considers a braid as a method of construction, not a style. Braided construction adds a distinctive look and premium durability to rug styles ranging from contemporary to traditional.

Creating exceptional rugs and providing superior customer service is a team effort at CMI, proudly recognized as a trusted supplier to the best-known retailers in the United States today.

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Panties Drawers Organizers

2016-03-03T11:00:00.000-05:00

Here is a new hot deal: our new size organizer. Keep your lovely lingerie or socks neatly sorted and easily accessible. Our Lingerie Organizer makes storage pretty and convenient.

Features:
- Made from clear vinyl and trimmed white lace
- Each unit has 7 transparent pockets
- Fits neatly in a drawer
- See each color and item at a glance

Size: 13 3/4" x 3 3/4" x 5 1/2" (35cm x 7cm x 14cm)
Quantity: 2 units

Funstripes Square Storage Stool - 2 pack

2016-03-02T09:08:00.000-05:00

Handwoven natural rattan wicker construction Hand-stained to create a brightly colored stripe pattern 18L x 18W x 20H inches Top opens with side hinge for storage Increase your storage space discreetly with the Funstripes Square Storage Stool - Set of 2.

These high-quality natural rattan pieces feature a side-hinged top that opens to reveal tons of storage space - the perfect place to quickly hide clutter or for storing remotes or magazines. These stools are constructed from rattan and feature a multi-colored stripe pattern created from stained pieces during the hand weaving process. The vibrant color palette includes all shades of the rainbow, ranging from greens to blues to pinks.

What is Rattan? Rattan is presently the largest source used in the creation of wicker furniture. A climbing vine, it is native to the tropical rain forests of Southeast Asia. Rattan is a solid core vine, which makes it ideal for use in making sturdy furniture. Care and maintenance is easy, requiring mild soap and water and dusting off. Rattan provides a beautiful, nature-inspired look in a variety of furniture pieces.

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Packing tips for a trip.

2015-10-16T15:17:00.001-04:00

You spend months and months planning the perfect vacation. You double and triple check all of your hotel and car reservations, and you even make a countdown calendar. But then the time to pack arrives, and all you can do is stare into the abyss of your suitcase wondering 'What am I supposed to pack?!'

These are a list of tips that I have compiled which I find the most helpful when packing for a trip.

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History of Honeymoon

2015-10-02T16:37:00.000-04:00

This is the period when newly wed couples take a break to share some private and intimate moments that helps establish love in their relationship. This privacy in turn is believed to ease the comfort zone towards a physical relationship, which is one of the primary means of bonding during the initial days of marriage. The earliest term for this in English was hony moone, which was recorded as early as 1546.

In Western culture, the custom of a newlywed couple going on a holiday together originated in early 19th century Great Britain. Upper-class couples would take a "bridal tour", sometimes accompanied by friends or family, to visit relatives who had not been able to attend the wedding The practice soon spread to the European continent and was known as voyage à la façon anglaise (English-style voyage) in France from the 1820s on.

Honeymoons in the modern sense (i.e. a pure holiday voyage undertaken by the married couple) became widespread during the Belle Époque as one of the first instances of modern mass tourism. This came about in spite of initial disapproval by contemporary medical opinion (which worried about women's frail health) and by savoir vivre guidebooks (which referred the public attention drawn to what was assumed to be the wife's sexual initiation). The most popular honeymoon destinations at the time were the French Riviera and Italy, particularly its seaside resorts and romantic cities such as Rome, Verona or Venice. Typically honeymoons would start on the night they were married, with the couple leaving midway through the reception to catch a late train or ship. However, in the 21st century, many couples will not leave until 1–3 days after the ceremony and reception in order to tie up loose ends with the reception venue and/or simply enjoy the reception to its fullest and have a relaxing night afterwards to recover, before undertaking a long journey. In Jewish traditions, honeymoons are often put off seven days to allow for the seven nights of feasting if the visits to friends and family can't be incorporated into the trip.

The Wedding Shoes - Jimmy Choo

2015-09-30T14:21:00.002-04:00

If you are a lover of luxury shoes, then chances are that you love Jimmy Choo, too. These amazing little numbers are absolutely perfect wedding shoes, and are part of Choo’s “KOLE” Winter 2015 collection. They are handmade from nude coloured suede leather, studded with Swarovski crystals and they boast a sexy 4” heel.

Jimmy Choo is best known for co-founding Jimmy Choo Ltd that became quickly known for its amazing handmade women’s shoes. Born in Penang, Malaysia, Jimmy Choo comes from a whole family of shoemakers. His father taught him how to make shoes, and he made his first shoe when he was 11 years old! Today, he is one of the worlds leading women’s shoe designers.

Custom Jewelry Drawers for Closet Systems

2015-08-31T11:20:00.001-04:00

Jewelry drawers add a convenient dimension to the custom closet. Both a single insert and double decker, jewelry organizers are custom made to store jewelry, sunglasses, keys and other small personal belongings. Closet Factory.

Silvercoth Zippered Storage Bags

2015-08-17T20:02:00.001-04:00

Organizing silverware is not as simple as we think. Silverware is delicate, sensitive to the touch, and can easily be damaged by dust, air and light. When it comes to proper care, it's important to use anti-tarnish cloth.

Labeling your anti-tarnish cloth organizers is as simple as taking a photo, inserting the photo into the pocket and storing it in your cabinet or storage area.

When it comes to storing your precious silverware, protect them with the Silvercloth Zippered storage bags. For other storage ideas, visit American Organizer.

Project and Photos Credits: Renata Caringi

Drawer Organizer Underware

2015-08-02T23:49:00.000-04:00

Traditional Dressers by New York Furniture & Accessories Kathy Kuo Home

Matche the Traditional Dressers with lingerie drawer organizer. lingerie Organizer makes storage pretty and convenient.

Napkin Rings

2015-07-16T19:00:00.000-04:00

For a casual reception, rehearsal dinner or morning-after brunch, use over sized buttons and napkins in bright colors to add a festive pop to your table.

SUPPLIES;

- Square dinner napkins in your desired color, one per guest.
- ½” wide satin ribbon in a matching or complementary color, one yard per napkin plus extra.
- Oversized buttons in matching color.
- Scissors

Source: Colin Cowie

Items for Organization

2015-07-16T16:00:00.000-04:00

Find new uses for old household items. Boost comfort and organization in your home with these easy DIY projects that use items you probably already have from Better Homes.

Original napkins rings. Bracelet with brazilian stones can be an elegant idea for the casual dinner.

American Organizer - Bracelet.

Convenience meets elegance and femininity in these Lace Storage Envelopes sized especially for your table lines. Sort and store your dinner napkins safely and tastefully. Holds up eight (8) normal sized napkins.

How To Fold Fancy Looking Napkins

2015-07-16T11:00:00.000-04:00