Monthly Archives: March 2011

Showroom Storage. The Best View In The Home.

Posted on March 24, 2011 by PatriciaLivesPristine

A crystal ice bucket, check. Four serving platters (one for each season of course) check.  Seven vases, inherited china, four fancy pitchers, crystal napkin rings, champagne flutes, two salad bowls and a million dollars in cookware, check.  Sounds like the kitchen … Continue reading →

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The Great Purse Abyss

Posted on March 21, 2011 by PatriciaLivesPristine

Keep digging.  It’s in there.  You know it is.  Somewhere floating around the bottomless pit of your purse is your chap stick.  THERE IT IS!  Oh wait, that’s just a piece of your child’s toy that fell off the other … Continue reading →

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Books! Why So Many?

Posted on March 18, 2011 by PatriciaLivesPristine

Are you being driven crazy by the amount of books in your home?  Whether you are the culprit or your roommate (spouse, partner, whatever) is to blame, you have choices.  It comes down to communication, reasoning and compromise but you … Continue reading →

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A Time for Rebirth and Revitalization!! Welcome Back Spring!

Posted on March 13, 2011 by PatriciaLivesPristine

The spring is upon us!  Halleluiah!  Let the sun shine, cherry blossoms bloom and your energy soar!  Welcome back spring.  I missed you! Now I’m sure you’ve been busy at work since January 1st conquering your resolutions, right?  You’ve shed … Continue reading →

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Organize That Car of Yours!

Posted on March 11, 2011 by PatriciaLivesPristine

I parked my car the other day and noticed this catchy magnet on the side of a car advertising a dog day care in my neighborhood.  (Now that I have a puppy I notice these things.)  Anyway, just as I … Continue reading →

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Every Item Should Have a Home

Posted on March 7, 2011 by PatriciaLivesPristine

Are you about to embark upon the journey of spring cleaning?  Good for you!  Just remember, for every item you keep, make sure it is useful, purposeful and meaningful.   Your goal is to ensure all remaining items have a clearly defined … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning…More Like Spring Organizing!

Posted on March 6, 2011 by PatriciaLivesPristine

Question: When removing clutter from my home how do I know what to keep? Answer: Keep what you find useful, purposeful and meaningful. If your goal this spring is to get organized but you hate to part with things, try … Continue reading →

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Go Clean Your Room!

Posted on March 1, 2011 by PatriciaLivesPristine

I suppose telling your child to go clean their room is a right of passage because it seems every parent I know (mine included) has invested a lot of time barking out that order.  But what exactly does “go clean … Continue reading →

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The Organization Time Table

Posted on March 1, 2011 by PatriciaLivesPristine

Question: How long will it take to organize my home? Long Answer: It depends on a number of factors.  First, it depends on the size of your home and the scope of the clutter.  It will also depend on which … Continue reading →

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Spring Resolutions!

Posted on March 1, 2011 by PatriciaLivesPristine

Did you lose sight of your New Year’s resolutions?  Me too, but this warm weather and sunshine has me motivated once again!  So if you’re a list tackler than perhaps you’ll appreciate the steps that helped me reconnect with my … Continue reading →

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