July 2017 Blooms

Here's the bloom report for this month!

Rosemary

Mint

Hydrangeas (finally!)

Daisies

More Hydrangeas

Look at this one!

Potentilla "Mango Tango"

Coreopsis

Lavender

Lacecap Hydrangea - This hasn't bloomed in 10 years!!

Coneflower (Echinacea)

Penstemmon

Astilbes

Obedient Plant

**Since most of my hydrangeas are blooming on the side of my house where I can't see them often, I cut some and put them in water by my kitchen door.  I'm enjoying these beauties all day long!

Get Organized - Part 2

If you need some practical help for getting organized, here are a few easy tips!

1.  Use Magazine Holders, Small Baskets, and Shower Caddies to corral small items like water bottles in the kitchen cupboard, hair styling tools in the bathroom, socks and underwear in your closet.  I was at Aldi today and I snapped these photos of so many organizers!!  Yes, I take pictures of baskets and shelves all the time:)  I can't resist!

2.  Use Ice Cube Trays, Egg Holders, and Bins in drawers to keep things tidy.  I use an egg holder to organize my jewelry in a dresser drawer!

3.  Put Baskets on high shelves with lightweight items to use that space efficiently.  I keep pajamas and off-season clothes in these high baskets in my closet.

Here's a link to an excellent list of Good Housekeeping's 
101 Best Organizing Tips.  Enjoy!

101 Best Organizing Tips

Get Organized - Part 1

If you're bogged down with stuff, then maybe it's time to 

get your space organized.  Here are a few quick tips to 

help you start!

1. Reclaim Dead Space - Think about using the space you have most efficiently.  Hang items on hooks, put up shelves, reclaim corners, etc.



Look at how my friend used a small corner space in her bathroom to store all these necessities!!

2. Think Vertical - Use towel bars to hang items in kitchen cupboards.  Hang pots on walls.  Get grocery bags in a holder on the wall.  Hang jewelry on command hooks!

3.  Institute the "One In, One Out" Rule - You'll never get ahead of clutter if you constantly add to your stuff and never purge.  If you buy a new dress, donate and old one.  If you get a new pair of shoes...you get the idea.  Get into the habit of donating unused items to charity.  It's the right thing to do!

Stay tuned for Part 2!