Cleaning Tips

Today in the life,
I continue to clean the house and get rid of things that are no longer of use to us. So here is some advice wheather you like it or not lol.

▪ If you have tax information from the 90's I think it's time to invest in a shredder and get rid of that junk. Normally 7 years for tax info is good.
▪ If you have clothes that are new but have not worn in one years time...give them away or donate them. Let's be honest here, if you haven't worn it yet, you are most likely not going to in the near future.
▪ Buy new hangers...personaly I like my hangers to be one color and plastic. I had old wired one's and when I got rid of them the closet looked more organized and presentable.
▪If you have children (I have an 8yr old who just accumulates toys) go through them with your child and make it a habit every year to go through them and trash the broken one's and donate the good ones. Especially if you know they get spoiled for their birthday and/or Christmas.

I'm sure I will come up with more soon and I will post again when I do. Good luck out there.

Have a great day!
♡Crystal

Starting Fresh

Today in the life,
The walls were painted white, papers were shredded and we shampooed the carpets. Things are changing around the house and I could not be happier.  Throwing away the old things that just can't give anymore and redecorating your space can be so much fun. Don't get me wrong it will take hours and your time, but once you are done,  it feels amazing. Like a whole new energy flows throughout the house and you can be happy to call this place your home/sanctuary.

I feel that your home should represent you to the fullest. Everything from the art on the walls to the color palette. Are you artistic, traditional, modern, simple, organized etc. Those traits that make you well you, should be reflected in your home as well. If you are messy, I can't really help ya there lol. But sometimes we all need adventure or something new to keep life interesting and changing the rooms around you can be everything you need.

The best advice I have gotten so far for decorating a space,  is that you should pick something (a statement piece) that is full of color and use that as your base. Once you have that item, add everything else in the room with subtle colors from the base item and no matter what you added and in whatever patterns you like,  the space will come out amazing.  Statement pieces I have come across were paintings, pillows, carpets,  couches, it really could be anything that you find beautiful.  So good luck and I  hope you have an amazing rest of your week.

♡Crystal