Whenever I walk into a client’s home and see one of those large floral boxes of tissues in the living room, I ask, “Do you really need to have those out on the coffee table/end table/media cabinet?”
I realize that I sound like a la-di-da decorator but why oh why does anyone require a big unattractive rectangular dispenser? Even when one has a cold or allergies, aren’t the small square boutique size boxes sufficient? Does it make sense to keep a giant size box (which requires more paper production and takes up twice the space of the smaller ones) in the bathroom, the smallest room in the house? I don’t think so. While I’m at it, why don’t tissues come in plain white boxes? In 2010, paper boxes manufactured with colored dyes and printing and faux designs are so unnecessary and un-eco-conscious. And, hasn’t Kimberly Clark heard that everyone is trying to go green, downsize and declutter?
Therefore, may I propose that we all save trees and resources by using only small sized boxes and that we put good-looking covers over each one – perhaps made of metal or wood – so that they coordinate with our rooms’ decor?
If we do, the boxes and our homes will look more elegant and cohesive. Sigh… just thinking about it brings tears of joy to my eyes. Would you mind passing the you-know-whats?
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We visited at least 8 resorts and what struck us both was how quickly things have changed over the last few years. We barely recognized places that were once familiar, even though we go there fairly often (although I work in Miami I usually head home as soon as I finish with clients). With one beautiful new hotel after another and with more planned resorts under construction – announced by dramatic banners and tall cranes dotting the few remaining open lots – in a way, Collins Avenue seems like a beachfront mini-Las Vegas strip.
(The Raleigh and The National); from open and grand (The Lowe’s) to Asian and intimate (The Setai)
to just plain cool (The W). And those are just a few. There are also lots of terrific new restaurants, on and off the beach. We ate at a couple with our friends and are planning to return soon to try more.
All of the precious things in your home reflect who you are. You can use what you have to create the home you’ve always dreamed of.”
– Lauri Ward, Use What You Have Decorating
