I, like the rest of you, am composed of equal parts flaws and strengths. I am very lacking in the risk-taking department, and would be entirely unqualified to advise you on the best places to skydive, for instance. Being disciplined is one of my great strengths. For that reason, I feel comfortable offering my one post on the subject. Being disciplined is not a one shot deal. In my mind, there are several elements involved ...

Today I am loving on these decidedly attention-grabbing mirrors. You can see how the spaces below rely upon them as their main decorative element, and for good reason. Mirrors add depth, polish, and light. They exist as a form of art, yet blend seamlessly into any space by reflecting back the beauty of the room. What's your take on mirrors? Any favorite ways to place/ hang them for maximum impact? Image credits: Jennifer Garrigues, Marie ...

When you stop and think about it, every object in your home is taking up precious space. Every sweater, every glass mug, every last photo frame. So when you find a product that really earns its keep by serving multiple purposes, I say it's usually a winner. Case in point: the storage ottoman. An ottoman alone can multitask as a coffee table, a foot rest or a spare chair. When you add the possibility for storage into ...

Labels are a fantastic organizing tool. They allocate specific containers and areas for specific items, which helps you to stay organized, and they allow you to identify things quickly and easily. With that in mind, I've rounded up some of my favorite labels from all over the web for your labeling pleasure. These slick stickers are free, downloadable, printable, and enjoyable. * Totally gorgeous mason jar labels via The Pretty Blog These have to be ...

Don't we all just love cosmetics samples. Perfume, makeup, shampoo, shower gel, you name it, they make samples of it, with all the cute little packaging preserved, all miniaturized and free for your sampling pleasure. So you get them- with the purchase of other products, as handouts at the cosmetics counter, sometimes even as tear-out's in magazines, or as hotel souvenirs. And they're perfectly good, and they're free, so you have to take them. And then you have ...