January 2009

SAVE TIME AND MONEY ON GROCERIES

Between friends

For most of us, January 1 represents an annual check-up of sorts, a time when we reevaluate priorities, set goals, and think through our intentions for the year ahead. We make our mental notes and share them with others. We write them down in journals or post them on our fridges or our blogs.

Drop Zone

Keep clutter at bay by setting up a multi purpose work station near your home's entry. It's the perfect spot to hang your purse or briefcase, charge electronic devices, and store paperwork. Alve secretary, $199; ikea.com

10 Ease-Your-Life Organizers

An organized, stress-free day isn't a dream. Our pros share the time-savers that make their day tick.

7 Tips for Beating Clutter Forever

Expert Donna Smallin knows hundreds of ways to get organized, but for long-lasting order at home, these seven simple strategies top her list.

Frosty

Frosty blues are a fresh palette cleanser, infusing rooms with cool tranquillity.

Practical Magic

This home is hardly just a pretty face. Its owner has organized it down to the last paper-- without sacrificing appeal.

Family Business

Tired of books, gadgets, and schedules strewn about, a mom sets up a post that makes her home run smoothly.

House Calls with Stephen Saint-Onge

With a handful of easy changes (low-cost, too), you can give your kitchen a major facelift. Bonus: No heavy-duty power tools required.

Garden Planning NOTEBOOK

Don't just dream of gardens. Put plants to paper for your best yard and garden ever.

Plant Purple...

Plant Purple... and help change the course of Alzheimer's disease

Clean sweep

THIS CONTEMPORARY FARMHOUSE IS A SHOWCASE OF ORGANIZATION AND CLUTTER CONQUERED.

Living Jewels

ADORN YOUR HOME INSIDE AND OUT WITH THE UNSURPASSED FOLIAGE OF BEGONIAS.

Holding Pattern

A NEW KITCHEN MEETS MODERN-DAY NEEDS WHILE KEEPING TIME WITH ITS ORIGINAL STYLE.

Refresh

I Did It!