A month by month plan to get your home storage organized

Better Homes and Gardens released this storage organization guide recently and I thought it'd be a good thing to share. I should have posted it early, and from now on I'll post each month's schedule withing the first week of the month. To read the whole storage plan on BHG, click here. Click on the image for a larger viewJanuary is all about the home office. Here is what they suggest doing:•Create a Mail Station. Set up mailboxes on a desk, wall, or bulletin board. Or give each member of your family his or her own labeled box, bin, or slot.•Stay on Schedule. Hang a large monthly calendar in a spot everyone can see and use it. Choose a paper...

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'Shaolin' movie review

If you have noticed, I changed my blog skin. Although not much difference compared to the previous skin, I still feel that this one looks slightly more refreshing.Anyway, last Saturday I just watched the new 'Shaolin' movie starring Andy Lau!Shaolin (2011)My personal ratings for this movie : 9 out of 10 starsA very nice movie.*Might contain some spoilers*A big production movie with some big cast like Andy Lau, Nicholas Tse, Jackie Chan, Fan Bing Bing, and Wu Jing. I read that for this movie, Jackie Chan and his production crew built their own "Shaolin Temple" in Zhejiang Province that cost 10 million yuan (S$1.9 million) to avoid damaging the...

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Private Investigator

I ever worked as a P.I (Private Investigator) in a Private Investigation company! That was years ago! And today I would like to share one or two of my experience while I was working as a Private Investigator…To join a private investigation company as a P.I; you will need to possess a bike and licence. Well, maybe a video camera too… It depends on different P.I companies; most of them expect you to own a video camera before joining them; some might buy a video camera for you first, then deduct the money from your salary; or a few may even borrow you their company’s video camera for a period for time! But whatever it is, to be a P.I, a video camera...

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sweet, sweet sleep - in a beautiful bedroom

Here in Maryland we had a blizzard that left over a foot of snow in a matter of hours. Yuck. The gloom outside makes it so hard to get up in the morning. I just want to sleep and not wake until i can look out the window and the weather be sunny and in the 70s all week. Agree?so simple and prettyI'm loving the deep hues being used only in the bedding - it makes the room super versatile.Great home office - and great bedroom - but I'd be too tempted to take naps with my bed so close to my desk.via Casa D...

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Psychological Warfare

You know, I hate insomnia!And I someone who has seriously bad insomnia!My insomnia developed slowly during my National Service (2003 - 2005), and coming to the last 6 months of my National Service, it got worse.A few months after my National Service, I did recovered a little; still have insomnia but not that bad. But in the recent years, the bad insomnia's started againThe number one thing I hate about insomnia is that it makes me very difficult to doze off into sleep! And also makes me very difficult to carrying on sleeping if my sleep has been interrupted for more than 15 mins!I am someone who could endure a long period of time without sleeping. For example, 24 hours without sleep, 32 hours without sleep, or even 40 hours without sleep! But once I sleep, I need a LONG rest.I'm unlike most...

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Lovely work spaces whatever your work may be

I do light sewing but plan to really learn more over the next two years. A room devoted to sewing would be divine.via Fjeldborgvia Decor8 Tumblrso elegant! via Elle DecorOne of my fav. home offices of all time. This space proves that even a garage can be pretty. The track lighting just makes the beams look industrial chic!via Ish and ChiI really like these filing cabinets from Crate and Barrelvia Canadian House and HomeAn unused closet can make a small but functional home office.via BHGGood organizing accessories also make your space pretty and functional. This nifty laptop organizer, and this adorable teacup supply organizer are from Emmo...

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Beautiful entryways you haven't seen before

well...I hope these are new to you...A close up of the hall aboveGreat magazine display!via Casa D...

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A prelude to Spring

I feel like every year I'm ready for spring a little bit sooner. This year is no exception. I can't remember the last time the sky was blue. Hopefully these pictures can help us remember what spring looks like.Beautiful photos from the talented Lara Rossignol. Check out her blog, Piewacketvia House DoctorSo beautiful - green!via NikreationsIsn't that chandelier with the greenery great? It'd be a great idea for a wedding outdoors in a tent or barn.via Elle De...

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