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More From Sandi's Happy Danish Modern Home

Sandi's entry for our Fall Colors Contest was one of our favorites, so we were really happy when we discovered more photos of her home today......

Political Ephemera for the Home

The election is officially over, and while we don't want to spark a heated political debate, we would like to know if there will be any lasting effects of the campaign in your home. No matter which wa...

How To... Commit to a Magazine Clip File

Purging magazines is difficult for us, especially since we're constantly going back to old issues and seeing something new or in a new way. But it's also time consuming to dig through issue after is...

Everything Bins at Serena & Lily

We know it's important to periodically purge your junk drawers, closets, or (gulp) rooms. But even after a good reorganizing there's bound to be a pile that, while not junk, isn't something you actual...

Good Questions: Album and CD Storage Ideas?

Alicia's husband is obviously an audiophile. She sent in a good question: Where do I buy storage for albums? My husband has hundreds of albums and adds three plus every weekend....also, any ideas for...

Great Organizing Ideas For Your Garage

Even though we don't have a garage ourselves, we often offer a shoulder to cry on to our friends who do. It seems like it's always the last "room" in the house that gets the TLC it deserves. When we...

The Stylish Home: Cabinet Chic
Seattle Magazine: March 2008

We wouldn't mind seeing this chippendale-bar-turned-landing-strip upon our return home, or before we embark on our day. Seattle's Antika provided the bar, while refinishing in bright orange paint p...

The Clearly Glam Box

Here at AT, we're big fans of any product that helps us stay organized. When we came across the Clearly Glam Box, we fell in love. Not only is it practical, but it's also made out of recycled PET: P...

Look! Fabric Scarf Holder

We like scarves as much as Elizabeth of Box Living apparently does, but her DIY resourcefulness on the subject far outstrips ours. This pretty row of fabric loops makes a perfect display for the col...

Before and After: Heather's Filing System

before AT reader Heather wrote, "I've been preparing for the Cure for the past 3 months even though I didn't know it. I've been purging, purging, purging and getting rid of things I absolutely hate....

Home Sweet Home Mail Hook at Urban Outfitters

A mail sorter is one of the cornerstones of a well functioning landing strip. This one from Urban Outfitters is pretty lovely, and we're totally digging the fact that it can either stand on it's own o...

Cork Board Button Keeper

We have a thing for buttons, but we've never been very good at organizing or actually wearing most of them. Normally, we'll stick one or two on a favorite bag or jacket and then tuck the rest of our p...

I Will Do One Thing Today Notepads from Pretty Bitter

Yes. It's been a hot topic that's come to the surface recently, how multi-tasking is overrated. Set yourself up for success everyday with this to-do list, designed for a single item....

Moving Tips from We Take it Easy

We're loving the blog of Eric and Gracia, who recently moved in together and are in the process of getting their house in order. It's a subject we can relate to, and the pair have some helpful insight...

Small Space, Big Ideas

Oprah Magazine recently covered a great story of a couple who living in a small apartment. The couple was featured because they created clever and interesting ways to make their small space not seem ...

Look! Cereal Box Drawer Organizer

Cereal boxes make great material for home office DIY projects, since their dimensions work with standard paper and magazine sizes (case in point: this cereal box magazine holder). Here's another ide...

Fun and Easy Decorating Ideas from Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart's web site has just listed 21 easy decorating ideas. From creating a room divider with a simple sheer fabric, to creating a floating tapestry, Martha has you covered for at least a few...

Shoe Trays

While walking through our fair city, we're often impressed by the beauty... and with a wafting aroma or passing glance, we're just as often reminded of the funk. When we come home, we'd rather not tra...

Octopus Earring Stand from Urban Outfitters

We kind of wish we'd never blogged about an earring stand from Urban Outfitters before (but alas, we have), because this would be the standout one we'd pick above all others, on the basis of how uni...

Ringling Jewelry Holder at Storables

We've been storing our jewelry in little dishes and cups picked up here and there, and we love it. However, we did think this take on the dish idea was notable, if for no other reason than the protu...

Sculpted Jewelry Catchall at Red Envelope

Browsing through catalogs last night, we spotted this Sculpted Jewelry Catchall -- and it reminded us of the lovely but pricey Bird Coat Rack we'd seen a couple of weeks ago. Made of satin-nickel pla...

Good Questions: Recommendations for Organizing Consultants?
San Francisco

AT:SF, My wife and I are looking for some kind of organizing/ interior design consultant that can help us use our closet space more efficiently. Do you happen to know anyone? Thanks, -Steve...

7-Section Stacking Pill Organizer at The Container Store

If you're like us, you are obsessed with The Container Store. Whenever we visit the store we can't help but go through every aisle, as we often find that a specific type of container could be used fo...

Fabric Magazine Pocket at the Container Store

We've been seeing all kinds of landing strip storage recently, from DIY ideas to more fancy-schmancy devices. This canvas pocket + hooks struck us a nice, neutral option that is relatively inexpensi...

Over Door Organizer With Laundry Bag

We're on an organizational kick around our house these days, and right now we're wishing this Over Door Organizer With Laundry Bag came in other colors, because it's exactly what we need in our bathro...