I had a client once ask why I fill every available space when I’m packing boxes instead of throwing stuff in them. The short answer is, it saves money. Lots of money. When a box is packed efficiently with no empty spaces there is less chance of things breaking. You also use fewer boxes, which …
It can be so overwhelming when you get to your new home because you don’t know how to unpack. When you’re unpacking, the best thing to do is get everything out of boxes. Open all the boxes for that space and start pulling things out. Yes, it makes a big mess and takes up a …
When unpacking a kitchen you need to think about efficiency. You should store the ‘tools’ you use, close to the place where you will need them. For example, most people put their pans near the stove. But you might also keep other things close to the stove like strainers, measuring spoons, or mixing bowls because …
If you’re packing for a move and need to cushion items or fill random spaces use the linens you already own first. You’re going to want those items with you and it saves money on packing material. Items to consider using: Swim towels Hand towels Extra bath towels Kitchen towels Decorative pillows Curtains Extra blankets …
Let’s talk about how you organize your kitchen. I’m a big believer in being efficient with how and where you keep things in your space. Often when you move into a new place things get put into random cupboards in your kitchen as you unpack, especially near the end, when you just want to be …
I know it doesn’t look like much. It certainly doesn’t look like the normal Insta worthy photos. But this represents 6 hours of hard work, and now packing the rest of the house to move will be much easier. When you’re overwhelmed and don’t know where to start it’s best to take small bites out …
As you know when you move, things never fit quite the same way in a new house. I had so much fun helping to organize this new kitchen. She had a great idea to use sticky notes for temporary labels. They worked great as a visual reminder while we were deciding where to put things …