7 Clever Ways To Organize Books
While each person has their own way of organizing a bookshelf, there are some quick ways to make sure it doesn't look too cluttered. Here are seven ti...
While each person has their own way of organizing a bookshelf, there are some quick ways to make sure it doesn't look too cluttered. Here are seven ti...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 05.04.2012
Unlike bedsheets, long linen tablecloths should not be folded into tight bundles and stored on shelves. Instead fold them lengthwise and hang over two...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 05.02.2012
Create this three-tiered system to keep papers organized and moving across your desk. 1. In-box. This is a place to capture miscellaneous documents ...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 04.27.2012
If your glove compartment is home to fast-food ketchup packets, service receipts, expired proofs of insurance, or other detritus, clean it out and res...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 04.24.2012
With thoughtful design, an office and a guest bedroom can peacefully coexist. When designing such a room, minimalism is key, as you'll want to able to...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 04.20.2012
For some people, books are like trophies -- a statement of achievement and a reflection of one's intellect, education, travels, and interests. A true ...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 04.12.2012
The key to storing paint for future use is to keep air out of the can. Use these strategies: Clean the lid. Getting paint off the lip of the can crea...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 04.10.2012
Don't succumb to garment guilt. See if you recognize any of the following poor reasons to keep something: 1. "I might want to wear it again someday."...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 05.29.2012
Don't let frozen food spoil and go to waste. Enjoy your leftovers before it expires while keeping your freezer neat and organized. How do we do that? ...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 05.19.2012
Although hanging your freshly dry-cleaned clothing back in the closet may seem like the natural thing to do, maintain their quality and maximize weara...
Stylelist Home | Diana N. Nguyen | Posted 03.15.2012
In the heart of New York City's flower district, we joined professional organizers Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon, of DwellWell, on their first consulta...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 05.12.2012
Sometimes, shopping at warehouse clubs like Costco and Sam's Club can be overwhelming. With aisle upon aisle of bulk items and products, it's easy to ...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 05.08.2012
Most people squirrel away more plastic bags than they will ever use. A better approach than stuffing them under the sink is to choose a receptacle for...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 05.05.2012
To keep from searching all over the house for small travel necessities, contain them in a large shoe or boot box. Label it and keep it somewhere acces...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 04.25.2012
Keep all your sink accessories neat with a sink organizer that holds dish soap, scrubbers, and sponge in one contained unit. If you are short on count...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 04.22.2012
A medicine cabinet can quickly become a dump zone for everything from old medications, empty bottles and long-abandoned cosmetics. And when a dump zon...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 04.16.2012
Handbags are often a microcosm of one's life in general. The same rules of organization still apply: Keep like things together. Use small zippered ba...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 04.09.2012
Choose linen over cotton for drying dishes. Linen, an organic fiber woven from flax, is stronger, more absorbent, and lasts longer than cotton. A lint...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 04.03.2012
The following ten steps can be applied to any organizing task, large or small: Focus on the bigger picture. Why do you want to get organized and what...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 03.26.2012
1. Keep like items together. 2. Open only one bottle of each condiment at a time. Try to limit them to the door, but if there are too many, contain t...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 03.21.2012
To neaten an unsightly jumble of cords on the floor of your office, bundle loose cords together using plastic cord ties. Or improvise with what you ha...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 03.14.2012
A well-organized storage shed or attic can help eliminate household clutter, but should contain only items that have present or future utility. Good o...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 03.12.2012
Fasten cork tiles with industrial-strength double-sided tape on the inside of a cabinet to create a spot where you can post important messages, schedu...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 02.21.2012
Flickr Photo by Chris Smith An ergonomically correct desk setup can help you avoid backaches, eye strain, and fatigue. Arrange your home office setu...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 02.21.2012
Flickr Photo by c0t0s0d0 In the cabinet Store pots and pans in cabinets near the stove. The most convenient way to store cookware in a cabinet is ...
Create this three-tiered system to keep papers organized and moving across your desk. 1. In-box. This is a place to capture miscellaneous documents ...
While each person has their own way of organizing a bookshelf, there are some quick ways to make sure it doesn't look too cluttered. Here are seven ti...
Don't let frozen food spoil and go to waste. Enjoy your leftovers before it expires while keeping your freezer neat and organized. How do we do that? ...
The following ten steps can be applied to any organizing task, large or small: Focus on the bigger picture. Why do you want to get organized and what...
For some people, books are like trophies -- a statement of achievement and a reflection of one's intellect, education, travels, and interests. A true ...
Front Page Photo: Flickr: MAZZALIARMADI.IT Choose bedroom storage solutions that give you extra space while hiding what's inside. Here are some essen...
Front Page Photo: Flickr, enigmachck1. Many freestanding spice racks are available, but unless you have unlimited counter space, try one of these spa...
Flickr photo by booleansplit Common, yet curable. Chronic condimentia sufferers are likely to accumulate inappropriate quantities of sauces and sal...
Flickr photo by Rubbermaid Products When designing or reconfiguring a closet, follow these tips: 1. Sort your wardrobe. Group each type of clothing...
With thoughtful design, an office and a guest bedroom can peacefully coexist. When designing such a room, minimalism is key, as you'll want to able to...
Flickr photo by Newtown grafitti There are several ways to combat junk mail. Catalog Choice is a service that lets you "unsubscribe" to catalogs you...
Flickr Photo by Andrea_44 To squeeze out more space, try a: 1. Collapsible shelf. Mount collapsible metal brackets to the wall for an only-when-nee...
To neaten an unsightly jumble of cords on the floor of your office, bundle loose cords together using plastic cord ties. Or improvise with what you ha...
1. Keep like items together. 2. Open only one bottle of each condiment at a time. Try to limit them to the door, but if there are too many, contain t...
To keep from searching all over the house for small travel necessities, contain them in a large shoe or boot box. Label it and keep it somewhere acces...
Sometimes, shopping at warehouse clubs like Costco and Sam's Club can be overwhelming. With aisle upon aisle of bulk items and products, it's easy to ...
Ten years ago tonight, an unexpected door opened in my life. It was one of those moments you never want...
So, it's not without irony that I work as a fashion editor and come to work dressed in everything from...
Now that summer is unofficially here, keep track of all of these stores to experience the newest and greatest in...
I don't care what jewelry you have on, what bra and panty-set you're wearing and how good your mascara looks......
JCPenney has put out another gorgeous ad featuring a same-sex couple, this time...
The 'effortlessly chic look' is the 'look of all looks,' especially if you live in a bustling city and always...
No time to page through thousands of eBay listings? Then just sneak a peek at my weekly eBay roundup of...
Scandals are more media-friendly, while good deeds are usually not flaunted around. It's a good and admirable attitude. Yet mentioning...
Karen Pagtama is a reality TV story producer by day and a miniature sweets jewelry maker by night (If you...
The after-party was filled by the most stunning costumes and getups I had ever seen assembled in the same space:...
Here are just a few cosmetic trends. Some have come and gone, some have stuck around -- maybe you've tried...
I hope it will remain widely understood that 'Made in NYC,' when it comes to apparel, emphasizes a clear values...
Want to throw the party of the season, but feel fresh out of ideas? With Memorial Day this weekend and...
Stacey Platt and Sarah Hayon | Posted 05.07.2012