I’m Sam, a Certified Professional Organizer® from the Bay Area, California and I’m so glad you’re here! This blog is the heart of what I do. I absolutely love combining beauty with function to create homes that are simply organized, and I want to teach you how. Discover home organization tips for real life and learn how to declutter, design and create an inviting space.
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Back with my second installment of 25 days of elf on the shelf. The kids have enjoyed waking up each morning to see where Freddie landed after his flight to/from the North Pole. He continues to make them smile each day. On day 10 we had a sick elf to nurse back to health. My […]
Filed in : Holiday Organization
December 17, 2012
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Years and year ago I purchased a huge bag of pine cones from a craft store. Some of them are brown and some have faux snow painted around the edges. Over the years, the pine cones sat in various spots around the house during the holidays. This month when I pulled out the bag I noticed they are beginning […]
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December 12, 2012
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Our scout elf, Freddie, first came to visit last year. We had so much fun with him during the season and the kids couldn’t wait for his return. Truthfully, we were all anxiously awaiting his arrival. Not only did he make quite the entrance this year, but has been entertaining us with his landing spot each […]
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December 10, 2012
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Really excited today to share a little holiday tour of our home. I love love Christmas and the season, but having children makes the season even more magical. Excitement for the season grows each year as the kids are old enough to get into the spirit of the holiday. The kids love the decorations – inside and out. It’s […]
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December 7, 2012
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Gift wrapping is one of my favorite tasks during the holiday season.The bright wrapping, ribbons and tiny embellishments…especially mini candy canes – love it all! Since our family is out of state, I begin wrapping/shipping early in the month. That way we’re certain gifts have enough time to arrive well before Christmas. Making the wrapping / shipping experience easier […]
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December 6, 2012
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How’s that for a title? ‘Tis the time of year to send out holiday cards. This tradition is one of my favorites because I love seeing the faces I cherish arrive in my mailbox. Social media keeps us closer than ever, making it easy to share the day to day or events with our families and […]
Filed in : Holiday Organization, Paper Organization
