Closets have a way of collecting clutter as the years go by. Whether living in a home or preparing to sell it, organizing the closets will pay dividends in your sanity as well as the buyers’ impression of adequate storage space. 1. Edit The first step is...
There’s probably research showing that “Pretty Pantries” help you cook healthier, lose weight, and save money. If there’s not research about this yet, take note scientists, and you’re welcome for the idea! What I can tell you for sure is that an organized (“Pretty”) Pantry helps...
I've always been Thankful for Thanksgiving. It's a time to relax and enjoy family and friends, without all the stress that modern-day Christmas brings. Yes, there's the shopping for and cooking of the traditional meal, and the cleaning up afterwards, but otherwise it's simply a...
February brings celebrations of love. So, how about falling in love with “cozy”? Create a special spot in your home to focus on recharging your batteries, getting some rest and relaxation, praying or meditating, sparking your creativity, or experiencing contentment. Cozy can be created in: The...
My gratitude levels have been spiking this month, as Imagine Gurus celebrates two years in Texas. This may seem like a personal blog, but hang with me for a minute, there’s a gem in it for you. First of all, I want to thank everyone who...
One Day at a Time, One Room at a Time As we round out May and look toward the superstar home-buying months of summer, many of you may be preparing your home for this peak selling season. Hopefully you have a detailed game plan in the...
FRESH-START SUMMER Ahhhh. The beginning of summer…a fresh season makes you want a fresh start, doesn’t it? Not motivated yet? How about this as a motivator: Air Conditioning! Staying indoors in the a/c instead of melting into a puddle sure makes me want to be productive...
When school begins, it always feels like a fresh start, doesn’t it? Even if you don’t have kids, you remember being a kid once and all the excitement that came with this time of year. Shiny new school supplies, a blank planning calendar, and all...
February is the month for love, amore, l’amour. Yes, true love is for animate objects. But, you can certainly feel emotions about inanimate objects as well, and they can certainly influence your mood. Consider this as you determine why you love your space, or as you...
While multi-tasking may be “out,” multi-functioning spaces are very much “in.” When a room serves more than one function, it’s often called flex space, mixed use space, or multi-purpose. Generally, multi-functioning spaces are helpful when a space is either too small, too big, or the lifestyle...