Entry #257, August 27, 2010 From as early as I can remember I've always thought I would love to have a white formal room in my home. A room where on Sundays the family would come over and we would drink tea, and eat little cookies, and talk about how lovely the day was... o.k. I may have been 4 ... continue reading...
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Helpful Tips for College Dorm Laundry & Laundromats
Entry #252, August 22, 2010 Whether you or your college student is headed back to school soon, or is already there, doing laundry is a fact of life when away from home. With my teenage boys, we taught them to do laundry around age 10. Whether your kids are used to doing their own laundry or not, ... continue reading...
Home Organization for Busy Mornings & Stagetecture Blog Turns 1 Year Old!
Entry #245, August 15, 2010 Exactly one year ago today, I started the Stagetecture blog as a place for me to talk about my passions: home staging, organizing, decor, family solutions, and everything that surrounds your home. 245 posts later, a brand new look, and new adventures under my belt, I'm ... continue reading...
Back to School: Dormitory Room Color Inspiration
Entry #239, August 9, 2010 Labor Day is around the corner and that means back-to-school time is here! Whether your kid's are young or old, getting ready for school means preparation and planning out schedules. College age students love getting back to their own places that they can call their own. ... continue reading...
Tips for Taking Kid’s to Restaurants
Entry #238, August 8, 2010 Last week I had a post about family tips to help you save money and enjoy yourself at amusement parks. On that same trip we ate out at several restaurants, and we had many people tell us how well our children behaved in the restaurant. For my husband and I, we never gave ... continue reading...
Mudrooms: A Place for Storage, Sitting and Slickers
Entry #233, August 3, 2010 Even if your home doesn't have a mudroom, every home could benefit from one. Storing shoes, hats, and umbrellas has always been // <![CDATA[ document.write('(function () {try{VCM.media.render({sid:66678,media_id:12,media_type:14,version:"1.2"});} ... continue reading...
Leave Behind Stress, & Enjoy Your Evening
Entry #229, July 30, 2010 For most of us, the daytime is filled with rushing to meetings, running errands, picking up kids, going to the grocery store, cooking dinner, getting ready for bed, and then falling asleep when your head hits the pillow! Home solutions are about finding ways to make your ... continue reading...
5 Ways to Get a Jump Start on School Shopping
Entry #225, July 26, 2010 I don't want to keep being the stater of the obvious.. but in 1 month my kids will be returning back to school. Most summer's I can't wait for school to begin. This summer however, seemed to zoom by, and I can't help feeling that I need to cram a lot in the next 4 weeks! ... continue reading...
Home Improvement: Quieting a Noisy Bathroom Exhaust Fan
Entry #214, July 16, 2010 Of the three houses that we've owned, the Gibson home that we moved into this last December has the noisiest bathroom exhaust fan in it! It seems as though the constant hum is an annoyance that we've become accustomed to. I came across this article from DIY Life that ... continue reading...
Luxury Home Swimming Pool Inspiration
Entry #213, July 15, 2010 It has been 95 degrees and up for the last week in Jacksonville, Florida. Coupled with the humidity, 105 is what it feels like, in the shade! I've always admired those who have swimming pools - but also never wanted one for myself. I suppose the paranoia of being ... continue reading...
“How Can I Save Energy? It’s So Hot this Summer!”
Entry #211, July 13, 2010 With record breaking heat in some areas of the United States, and just being darn hot everywhere - how can you even think about saving energy in your home? Low Impact Living has 8 Easy Ways to Save Energy and Money this Summer. 1. Keep your home at an eco-conscious ... continue reading...
Time Management – “How long did that task take me?!”
Entry #204, July 6, 2010 When you do a task for work, home, the kids, do you spend more time than you allocated for it to take? At the end of the day are you perplexed as to why your to-do list didn't get many items checked off? I think everyone is like this to some degree. Either we ... continue reading...