Blogging from my heart in Boise, Idaho & Realtor® Fathom Realty
Besides raking leaves in the Fall, it is also time to winterize your home and property to ensure efficiency for the winter months. Simple steps will help make your home a cozier place to live, too! These tips are for the Pacific Northwest region where we experience snow and freezing temperatures. Have your furnace serviced.... Continue Reading →
Who would have ever guessed it would take an entirely new, purposeful generation to finally make change in America when it comes to gun violence. Who would have dreamed that the very survivors of the latest mass murder in a school setting would just say no, no more. Enough is enough! Who would have thought... Continue Reading →
I just came across this post from houzz.com for things to do this time of year when the weather prevents us from getting to the great outdoors on the weekends. There are so many things we can do to get excited about the warmer weather around the corner. Seeds Books Organize Make your favorite dish... Continue Reading →
I posted a piece from houzz.com a few years ago about holiday decorating when your home is for sale. Bear in mind the photo on this post is from my 480 square foot tiny house. But, where there is a will, there is a way to decorate, right? The holiday decor tips on this more... Continue Reading →
Ah, the joy of unpacking! No, really, I am having a delightful time unpacking, savoring memories as I open boxes of my treasures, my books, my kitchen tools. Treasure troves of silly knick knacks I have saved over the years are now going to the Do Not Need box. Two of my favorite chairs just... Continue Reading →
By now most of you know that I moved last weekend into a small cottage in the Art District in Garden City. Considering I went from 2,000 sq. ft. to 1,000 sq. ft. in 2009, this new living space is more than just interesting. I can tell you one thing: it is not a challenge.... Continue Reading →
I don;'t know about you, but here in Boise, we had a wet Spring. Those dreary grey days actually inspired me to do some major filing, tossing, donating, and general organizing at home. I was in such a spring clean up mode that this blog was sorely ignored. My apologies. I have some fantastic recipes... Continue Reading →
If I have said it once, I have said this a thousand times: don't paint your walls in color until you know what will go in the room. And that very same advice is Tip #1. Hello! It can be impossible to shop for accessories, bed linens, and what not if your room is already... Continue Reading →
I have been on an organizing flurry the past two weeks since I have found myself moving to a new place. Not the greatest time of year, however the greatest time to purge the unwanted or unused items that I have realized are cluttering my life. So many items and clothes have gone to the... Continue Reading →
Item Store In Shred After Give Copies To Originals you rarely need Adoption papers Bank-safe deposit box Never discard Executor, lawyer Citizenship papers Bank-safe deposit box Never discard Executor Divorce decree Bank-safe deposit box Never discard Lawyer Lawsuits Bank-safe deposit box Never discard Lawyer Household inventory Bank-safe deposit box Never discard Financial... Continue Reading →
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