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). ...

Just something to remind yourself of about forty times a day. Happy April! *Photo from 1949, Betty Fox jumping rope over the streets of Chicago

Couldn't resist sharing these images from Glitter Guide's feature on Alyssa Hertzig (apologies if you have already seen and ogled over them). Homegirl evidently has had a little Closet Week action of her own happening! Um, can we say rockstar?

As a professed lover of white and neutral decor, it's a challenge to figure out how to add sufficient flavor to a space. I shy away from very bold artwork or paint color, for instance, but I don't want a space that looks bland and boring either. Paneling has the ability to keep the integrity of a color palette by both blending in, and making a statement, simultaneously. Paneling makes an otherwise drab, unadorned wall instantly have dimension, ...