Tag: Organized Home
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Check Out Janet’s advice in Glenna Stone!
When you think of your dream version of home, it looks like different things for different people. However, if you close your eyes and picture it, it’s probably beautiful and tidy. One of the core tenets of our designs is function, because your home should work for you. Nicole sat down with Janet Bernstein, founder…
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Vacation Packing Tips for the Rusty
Last weekend I blew the dust off my suitcase for a two-night getaway in Washington DC to celebrate my daughter’s law school graduation. It was our first trip anywhere since last fall and I admit it took me longer than usual to pack. I love traveling but I’m not so keen on packing. Over the…
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Seven Must-Do Steps for an Organized Move
Moving is life’s third most stressful event. Whether you are moving across the country or across the street, moving consists of making thousands of decisions, typically within a short amount of time. Throw in various personalities of your family members along with the physical exhaustion of packing and unpacking and it’s easy to understand why…
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Check Out Janet Bernstein’s Tips in Martha Stewart’s “How to Pack Jewelry for a Move”
If this isn’t an option, Janet Bernstein, owner of Philadelphia-based The Organizing Professionals, recommends mislabeling the box, as well as any other boxes containing valuables. “I had one client who labeled the valuable boxes as ‘kitty litter,’” she shares. “They arrived just fine.”
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Are Your Photos Still in Nasty Shoeboxes?
“You know, once we finish decluttering these rooms, we really should begin to tackle the photos,” suggested my dear client. “Absolutely, let’s take a look at the scope of the project,” I responded eagerly. My client, Wendy (not her real name) led me down to the basement, opened a door to a separate, small room…
