Creative power, in my mind, is about seeing things in a different way. To be creative is to take the pieces which have already existed and suddenly connect them in a way that feels entirely original and fresh, while at the same time, logical. As if those pieces were always intended to be together, and were simply waiting for someone to come along and bind them. This week, even more than usual, honor your creative ...

As the weather gets nicer, the idea of spending time out of doors sounds more and more appealing. I, for one, could certainly while away the hours on porches like these. Join me, won't you? Image credits: Curtis and Windham Architects, unknown, El Mueble Magazine, Country Living,Traditional Home, Micasa, Pottery Barn, Southern Living

Thank you so much to everyone who sent sweet birthday wishes my way yesterday. Your comments, tweets, etc, made me feel super special, and helped make my day a wonderful one. Moving right along to our regularly scheduled programming, today I want to talk "when to toss it," bathroom style. Below I've outlined various products and their shelf life. It's important information, so naturally everyone and their little Aunt Cindy have already written about it. ...

It's my birthday! So I'm taking the day off from blogging, I hope you'll understand. But don't fret my little daffodils, I shall return. And when I do, I'll be older and wiser. It's a win-win. XO

Most of the tips I've written about so far presume that you are at home, in your natural, permanent environment. But what if you're away? On the go, traveling, on a brief getaway, or an extended stay? What then? Well, then it becomes even more difficult to stay organized. You may not have access to the resources your regularly rely on, not to mention a significantly diminished collection of  your belongings to work with (read: clothes). ...