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These Desk Organizers Can Transform Your Office Space
Why is organization so important? Well, studies have shown that a messy, cluttered living space can cause a number of issues in our lives, ailments that range from the mental to physical. So it's less about having a place that looks nice, and more about gaining a healthy peace of mind. And one place we often overlook when it comes to organization is our desk space. Sometimes filled with random papers, paperclips, staples, and pens strewn about, it can look quite chaotic from an objective eye. But the answer isn't usually to purge, after all, we need all of those important documents and supplies, don't we? The better solution is to find an appropriate organization solution. One that neatly contains and stores all of your most commonly used supplies, while de-cluttering your precious desk space. Here are some of the most popular desk organizers according to our research: The adjustable natural beige wood desktop shelf This natural wood desk organizer is a wildly popular item, and with good reason. Ultra modern with a smooth, sleek wood frame, it conveys a feeling of zen and harmony, evenly balancing the objects it supports. Better yet, it comes in 2 separate parts for full adjustment, depending on your desk setup. Alternative configuration 6 Compartment Distressed Wood Organizer This quaint but effective torched wood organizer cleans up your space nicely, and decorates with a distinctively rustic, wooden touch. The 6 compartment slots make a great way to store pens, notepads, and more, but the pull out drawers are the icing on the cake. Vintage Rustic Wood Organizer This small, yet mighty desktop organizer is perfect for small spaces or those with a minimalist design style. Each area maximizes its space, whether used for storing scissors, pencils, mail, or more. The vintage looking wood structure also makes it blend seamlessly with any office that has an old school charm. 2 Tier Document Tray with Chalkboard Labels What's better than a 2 tier industrial style document tray? A 2 tier industrial style document tray with chalkboard labels of course! A fun and inventive way to organize your office, these chalkboard panels make it easy to customize your own needs, whether it's to keep a separate area for mail, important documents, or bills.
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7 Ideas to Keep A Well-Organized Kitchen
These ideas can help maintain a well-oiled kitchen while cooking, baking and during clean up. Before you get started organizing your kitchen, the best thing to do is purge and clean. Pull out all your items and keep only the essentials. Have three can openers? Keep the one that is the easiest to use. Seven baking sheets? Two should be sufficient. Wedding china? Ok this might be a keep item. After the necessities have been weeded out it’s time to start organizing. Refrigerator & Pantry – Keeping specific items in a basket or container can help wrangle items in one place to visually see when you run out of an item and easily locate it. Organizing each shelf to hold specific items, one shelf for cans, one for baking goods, one for snacks, and so on. Consider using clear containers for some items, this can help you easily see items and saves space. Starting from the source can help these places stay organized. When you are at the grocery store, bag items together where they will be located in your kitchen, that way putting them away is easier and things don’t get disorganized. Drawers – Drawer dividers and bins make finding things in drawers easy. Keep items together that are similar like measuring cups and spoons or categorize items that are sharp like pizza cutters and vegetable peelers together. Cupboards – Keep items you use left often near the top such as seasonal ware or serving dishes; centralize items into a specific area, like bakeware all on one shelf or grilling items together. Under the Sink – Buckets, bins and shelves can help keep cleaning supplies, dish soaps and rags in one central location for quick clean ups. Utilizing the Walls – If your kitchen allows it, wall storage can this can be a very beneficial way to store a variety of kitchen items. Knives or spices can be stored on magnetic stripes; pots, pans, and cooking utensils can he hung by hooks or racks on the wall or ceiling. Over-The-Door – Hanging organizers work great for pantry doors to store spices, snacks and more, while keeping shelves open for larger items to be stored. Lazy Susan – These are great almost anywhere in your kitchen. Adding a lazy Susan to your cupboard, pantry or counter top can help keep those hard to reach items or often used items close as hand with its rotating design.
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Inspiring Design Tips for Completing Your Easter Tabletop Feast
Whether you are looking for a fun or elegant look this Easter, here are some ways to decorate your tabletop for brunch, dinner or the spring season.
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Our Definitive Guide to Spring Cleaning 2019
One of the best feelings of spring, besides grass pushing its way through the endless snow-covered ground, is de-cluttering and re-organizing your home. We’ve come up with a few tips and tricks to help get the job done.
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Starting an Herb Garden
Herbs enjoy being harvested frequently and tend to grow better when you do so. Basil need to be trimmed from the top, especially once you see blooms, while others can be simply snipped, washed and enjoyed.
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Artificial Plant Care and What to Know
Artificial plants are often chosen over real plants, due to their easy care and maintenance. But that doesn't mean that they require no maintenance at all. If not properly cared for, your artificial plants can collect dust, lose color/vibrancy, and look not as real or lifelike as they should. Your favorite faux plants will require regular cleaning and care, but thankfully, not as much as their real-life counterparts. Most of the well made artificial plants look realistic, as well as hold their original look for a very long time. With artificial plants, you no longer need to water, trim, or repot your greenergy, simply place them in your favorite nook of the house and add a warm charm to your interior. How to clean your artificial plant The best way to clean an artificial plant should always start with regular dusting. A feather duster, swiffer, or electroduster are all great ways to remove that light coating of dust that collects in any house. For removable foliage For really tough stains/marks, you might need to do more than dust. If your plants can come out of its original container, you can clean them in a number of different ways. 1. Take them out and run them under cold water. 2. Place them in a container of water with one teaspoon of dish detergent, spraying with a hose if available. Shake to air dry and lightly pat with a towel, careful not to bend or break the stems. For silk plants, see this article for proper care. For even tougher stains/marks If that still doesn't do the trick, you may try to clean it with a window cleaner with ammonia D. Make sure to set it in the sun to activate the ingredients, and dry with a microfiber towel. Which artificial plants are best? It really depends on the purpose and what style you're going for. In terms of look, we recommend faux plants that have a realistic look, and are easy to take care of. Succulents, vines, and cactus are often among the most popular plants we've seen. Shop our artificial plant collection in our store to see some options, and keep your home feeling lively and vibrant.
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