Downsizing

Storing Pots And Lids: Time To Pot-Tay!

January 31, 2012 Accessories

My dear pal, David Staskowski, shared this smart ‘use what you have’ pot rack idea. You remember David, don’t you? He was the clever ‘Ask David’ columnist from the late, great magazine, Metropolitan Home. Plus, here’s a suggestion for storing your pot lids from my book, Downsizing Your Home With Style: Hang your lids over [...]

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The Most Common Decorating Mistakes: A Helpful List

October 21, 2011 Accessories

I love lists. I make a list every night before going to bed so I can sleep better. It really helps. The List Producer blog has posted my 10 Most Common Decorating Mistakes, in case you need a reminder and want to fix up your home in hours, without spending any money. Check it out: [...]

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Are You Ready To Kiss Your Books And Bookcases Goodbye?

September 12, 2011 Accessories

Over the last decade deep wall units that once held boxy televisions have become passé as people have switched to flat panel screens and smaller media cabinets. Many older entertainment centers with pocket doors have been converted to provide closed storage or adjusted to accommodate flat panel televisions on pedestals or on wall-mounts. This morning [...]

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Donating Unused Exercise Equipment: A Hot Idea From A Cool Client

August 24, 2011 Accessories

When TJ MacDermott, and I began working on his master bedroom after redecorating the rest his Upper East Side Manhattan apartment, it was clear to both of us that his elliptical exercise machine had to go. The behemoth was taking up way too much space since he hardly ever used it, so I suggested TJ [...]

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