Getting my desk organised last week after the arrival of my new super-compact HP DeskJet 3720 printer prompted a massive sort out of the rest of my home office. I went through old files, binned bags of obsolete paperwork, moved…
Organised desk, organised mind: Maximising space in my home office
Space always seems to be an issue in my home office. The room isn’t tiny, but it’s not huge either, and I really struggle to fit in everything I need, despite being acutely aware that I’m lucky to even…
The Everyday Spruce: Keep on top of housework using the ‘touch it once’ principle
Yes, I know, I know – this sounds like it’s going to be rude, but there’s nothing x-rated here, I promise. This post is about the principle of ‘touch it once’, much celebrated as a way to improve productivity and…
#TheEverydaySpruce Read your way to a happier home
#TheEverydaySpruce – a collaborative project between lapinblu & growing spaces – | SIMPLIFY | CLARIFY | BEAUTIFY | Never one to resist a bandwagon, I ordered my copy of the best-selling The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying by Marie Kondo once…
{Tots100 Home Club} Bedroom challenge: dressing table
Last month, the Tots100 Home Club Challenge focused on storage. It gave me the kick up the bum I needed to sort out our hallway clutter, and I’m pleased to say the new storage systems mean that our hallway has…
{Tips} Tidy for guests in an hour or less
Want to learn how to cheat at tidying up? Left it all to the last minute? Got guests coming over Christmas and want your home to look as good as the ones you see in beautiful home magazines? The tidiness…