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Get Expert Help with Your Kitchen Remodel

Kelley Carter — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:54:30 +0000

One of the easiest ways to inspire jealousy in your neighbors and friends is to entertain them in your newly renovated kitchen. The only challenge is that a well designed and beautiful kitchen is [...]

What We’ve Been Pinning

Kristin Appenbrink — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:35:25 +0000

By now, if you're a fan of Pinterest, you've hopefully come across all of Real Simple's fun boards. We have everything from our favorite new uses for old things to easy weeknight meals, and all of our problem-solving product picks. But I wanted to take a chance to tell you about some of the other things you'll find if you're following our boards.

IKEA’s Expedit Goes Red

Kristin Appenbrink — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:10:32 +0000

Just in time for Valentine’s Day IKEA has updated their ever-popular Expedit bookcase line to include this bright red lacquered version. I love color as much as the next girl, but I think this [...]

Say it on a Pillow

Kelley Carter — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:30:32 +0000

Like a few people I know, I am not a fan of Valentine’s Day or many of the gifts that one would normally get on that day. I don’t love chocolate and none of [...]

Smart New Product: Hover Bar from Twelve South

Kristin Appenbrink — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:50:28 +0000

I’m a big fan of Twelve South’s products. (We’ve covered their Plug Bug on Simply Stated before.) So I’m very excited to see their newest product the Hover Bar for the iPad. While I’m not a [...]

Valentine’s Day Cards + Gifts

Kristin Appenbrink — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:45:15 +0000

Being a paper/stationery nut, I’ll look for any excuse to send cards or write letters. So Valentine’s Day is right up my alley. Here are some of my favorite cards and small, mailable gifts [...]

Space Heater Safety Tips

Kristin Appenbrink — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:27:21 +0000

The holidays are over and the temperatures are finally starting to drop here in New York. Tonight the low is going to be in the teens, and while I’m no stranger to cold weather, [...]

Decluttering One Last Thing in 2011

erindoland — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:45:34 +0000

As 2011 draws to a close, look around your house and reflect on your life and determine if there is anything there that shouldn’t accompany you into 2012. Is there an ill-fitting pair of [...]

Organizing and Decluttering Goals Before the End of 2011

erindoland — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:00:48 +0000

During this time of year, in addition to setting big resolutions for the coming months, I like to focus on a few mini-resolutions to finish before the end of December. It’s nice to start [...]

Decluttered Gift Ideas for the 2011 Holiday Season

erindoland — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:06:47 +0000

I’m always looking for gifts that will be enjoyed by their recipients and never run the risk of becoming clutter in their homes. If you’re someone who looks to give decluttered gifts, too, check [...]