Choosing the Right Tie Rack
June 4, 2012
Maybe you are just entering the business force, or maybe you are just in need of a new solution for tie storage. If you fall into either of these categories, read on. Here is my guide on all different types of tie racks and how you know which one is right for you! But first, some questions that you will want to have sorted out.
How to Organize Your Cleaning Supplies
May 29, 2012
Along with the sounds and smells of spring comes the urge to open up the house and do a thorough spring cleaning. By taking inventory of your cleaning supplies and organizing them, you will save time and be more motivated. Follow these tips to make this year’s spring cleaning easier than ever:
• Take Inventory – Begin by taking inventory of your current cleaning supplies. Gather them from your closets, garage, under the sink, etc. and group them together. Determine what products you use and get rid of the rest. If there is anything you are missing, create a shopping list. Are your mops and brooms in good condition? How about your rags, buckets, and rubber gloves? If any of these need to be replaced, add them to your shopping list.
• Use a Caddy – If you don’t already have a caddy with a handle, I highly recommend purchasing one. You can store all of your “everyday” cleaning supplies in here and carry it from room to room.
• Dedicate Space – Now that you have collected your supplies and know how much storage space you need, it is time to choose a space to store them. It is best to keep all of your cleaning supplies together in one area so you know what you have and where to find it. This space could be a closet, pantry, or space in the garage or under the stairs.
• Hang Mops and Brooms – Install a wall-mounted mop and broom holder to make the best use of your long-handled cleaning tools, such as mops, brooms, dustpans, and dusters. Not only does this free up your floor space, but it helps to dry and air them out.
Now that your cleaning supplies are gathered and organized, you will save time on your cleaning. So go ahead, open your windows, and jump right into your spring cleaning.
Donna Lindley, Certified Professional Organizer and owner of Rochester Hills, MI-based Organize Your World, Inc.
Summer Entertaining Made Quick and Easy
May 17, 2012
Now that the (hopefully) final cold snaps have come and gone, most of us are dusting off our lawn furniture and getting ready for the summer. Between barbecues, graduations, and holidays, most of us have plenty of entertaining to do over the next few months; it’s easy to get overwhelmed in a sea of entertaining, but we have plenty of products to make your summer entertaining easier, faster, and as classy or as casual as you need it.
Formal and buffet dining may not be the first type of summer entertaining that comes to mind, but between graduation parties and wedding season, you might just be surprised how often the occasions can come up. To that end, we have some fantastic lines for just about any price range.
Two of our favorite buffet serveware lines – one an old high-end favorite and another a new, unbelievably affordable addition – are these chafing dishes from Old Dutch and serving trays and stands from InterDesign. Whether you can splurge or not, both the trays and chafing dishes offer elegant, old-world designs in a variety of finishes sure to look fantastic in just about any setting. Both sets come in small and large, round and rectangular, and a variety of other options, ensuring that you can tailor your party to whatever you happen to be serving or celebrating.
But if you’re more of a barbecue with friends kind of person, we have you covered too. From brands like Boston Warehouse, Coca-Cola, Snapi, and many others, we’re happy to bring you a wide selection of serving trays, bowls, chip and dip trays, utensils, straws, tumblers, travel cups, and just about any food or entertaining-related product you need.
Bamboo or plastic, modern or traditional, serious or super-fun, we’ve put together a pretty fantastic selection for your next party.
Between Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day, a big part of summer entertaining in America has ties to our country’s history and the celebration of some of its highest points. Whether you want to celebrate with a big theme or just sneak in a little patriotic flair, we have American flag products both small and large to serve your needs.
We’ve outlined some of what we have in stock for your summer, or tried to, but there’s a lot of fantastic product that we just don’t have space to cover in one blog post. Shop all of our best and newest suggestions for summer entertaining by clicking here: Summer Entertaining