The only thing worse than having to clean your house right after the holidays is starting off the New Year in a messy place. Think of January 2018 as your opportunity for a fresh start—and a decluttered home as the gift you give to yourself. Here’s how to get rid of clutter fast, so you … Read more
“Our Mission: to create freedom of choice, of time, from worry.” We painted these words on the wall at Dolly HQ in Seattle a few years ago – with such a lofty aim, putting words on a wall is the easy part, living them is the real challenge. That being said, 2017 was a big … Read more
The gifts are unwrapped, your recycling can is overflowing with wrapping paper, and you’re fresh out of eggnog – the holidays are over, and you’re ready to finally get some time away from your extended family and let the holidays rest in peace. Taking down your decorations and throwing away the mountain of torn wrapping … Read more
Half the hassle of moving is disassembling and reassembling furniture. It seems that the solution to that problem would be leaving furniture assembled – but as Ellyn and Chris learned, that means you need some extra muscle to get it done. An Organizer Gone Wrong Ellyn and Chris of Mount Prospect, Illinois faced this exact … Read more
While interior design trends tend to run on the wheel, 2018 has some surprising – and welcome – shifts in focus. We spoke with designers across the country about what they’re looking forward to and counseling clients on for the year ahead. Across the myriad responses, a theme emerged: a trend toward reverting to the … Read more
Putting up and decorating the tree is arguably the highlight of everyone’s holiday season (aside from unwrapping that exclusive pair of Spongebob socks, of course). Deciding the theme, picking out ornaments and hand selecting the perfect topper can be a lot of pressure! It all has to have a cohesive but eye-catching theme, while letting … Read more