I am happy to report that 2012 New Year's  decluttering resolution is still strong! When my husband told me he was taking my birthday off and asked how I wanted to spend the day, I surprised him and myself by wanting to clean the garage. We actually had a very fun time. Between birthday and business phone calls we managed to get half the garage clean enough that you can see the floor.Baskets and bikes  were hung from the rafter and we rid ourselves of  textbooks, tons of old paint cans ( they were sent to a proper disposal) and anything that we have not used in the last 10 years. We filled  4 boxes of 'giveaways" (the VETS are coming today)  and  treated our selves to dinner at a new Thai restaurant. Now I have to figure out how to get Bruce to stay home to do the closets.

Beautiful items for a more  beautiful home.

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Decorating Tips for Furnishing Small Apartments

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This will definitely add enjoyment and value to your home.

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An 18th-Century Starter House Saved From Ruin

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While laundry is not my passion-I thought this was interesting especially how to tell if you are over using detergent.

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I think this is such a creative way to make virtual gifts more fun.

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I love the way you can but a sampler of seeds in a box  ready to grow a mini garden on any sunny surface you have -even the fire escape stairs

http://www.allotinabox.com/grow-your-own/

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Check out the most frequenly viewed homes and some are not even listed for sale!

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Something everybody with a sink needs to know!

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