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Garden
If You Could Only Plant One Herb This Summer...
Posted on Jul 31, 2008 11:30:00 AM  |  By Heath Brockwell

Hands down, the herb of summer for me is basil, and right now it is booming in the garden. For those who start it from seed, I applaud you. My method is to plant established seedlings which I did back...

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Decluttering
Planning Your Perfect Day
Posted on Jul 31, 2008 7:30:00 AM  |  By ErinDoland

On Tuesday, I talked about being honest with yourself about what really matters to you and your motivations for getting rid of clutter. Today, I want to explore this idea a bit deeper and look at the realities of these...

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Simple Living
Work From Home? Ways to Relax...
Posted on Jul 30, 2008 7:04:00 AM  |  By HollyBecker

I work from home. Whoever says that working from home is easy has lied to you. It's very hard and you will work more than you ever did in your life! On the upside, it's also very rewarding and invigorating....

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Garden
A Classy And Slender Summer Staple
Posted on Jul 29, 2008 11:42:00 AM  |  By Heath Brockwell

Many of the veggies, herbs, and flowers featured in Victory Garden have been touted as super easy to grow and harvest. Let me add one more to this growing list: string beans. I planted the seeds around Memorial Day and...

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Decluttering
Why Do You Really Want to Clear Clutter
Posted on Jul 29, 2008 7:30:00 AM  |  By ErinDoland

Earlier this month, I led a workshop called The Practice of Simple Living. The group of attendees were from many walks of life and came from all over the world. The one element they had in common was that they...

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green
Next step: LED lights
Posted on Jul 28, 2008 3:55:53 PM  |  By KristinAppenbrink

The NY Times has an article today about LED lights on it's website, saying that LED bulbs are the next step in energy efficient and long-lasting lighting. I'm all for it, I think it's a great next move. They last...

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1154 Lill Studio
Posted on Jul 28, 2008 6:01:00 AM  |  By HollyBecker

Have you heard of 1154 Lill Studio? I first remember when they opened in Boston's Back Bay on Newbury Street. I loved going there to look at their pretty fabrics and play designer while browsing as I dreamed of ordering...

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Round Ups
10 Etsy Faves for July
Posted on Jul 25, 2008 6:59:00 AM  |  By HollyBecker

Once a month here at Home & Organizing I plan to highlight a few Etsy stores that I think are really great. Some I've written about before elsewhere, but since not everyone reading this blog follows my work in other...

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Garden
Seven Edible Plants That Look Great In The Garden
Posted on Jul 24, 2008 11:34:00 AM  |  By Heath Brockwell

My favorite way to plant my garden is to mix herbs, vegetable, and flowers together in interesting patterns. For this section of the garden, the theme was all about being edible (herbs and flowers) mixed in with some spectacular flowers...

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Products
Review: When Organizing Isn't Enough
Posted on Jul 24, 2008 7:30:00 AM  |  By ErinDoland

I have been a fan of Julie Morgenstern's for more than a decade. Her book Organizing from the Inside Out is on my top-five list of favorite organizing books. She is gifted at explaining organizing techniques and systems, and isn't...

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