DIY & Decorating
Style a picture ledge without filling every inch
A narrow shelf can hold a changing collection of prints. The trick is leaving enough space for each frame to make sense.
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Projects, finds &
everyday outfits.
A picture ledge to rearrange. A bag that holds what you need. A corner of home ready for something different.
Everyday Mom Style
Wear white sneakers with outfits beyond leggings
Use the shape of the shoe and the hem above it to build combinations from clothes you already wear.
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For the next little change
Family Home
Pack a homework caddy that moves off the table
Keep the supplies needed for an ordinary assignment in one portable container, with enough empty space to put them back easily.
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Shopping Finds
Choose baskets for the shelf instead of the photograph
The right basket should slide out, hold its intended contents and leave your hands somewhere to go. A shelf measurement alone will not tell you all of that.
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Seasonal & Gifts
Keep a small gift cupboard without buying for imaginary occasions
Keep a short reserve of useful gifts and wrapping supplies, with clear limits on space, spending and the occasions they are likely to serve.
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DIY & Decorating
Turn a patterned tea towel into wall art
A tea towel with a strong pattern can become a generous piece of wall art when the fabric is supported without being stretched out of shape.
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Everyday Mom Style
Choose a crossbody bag by what it needs to carry
Choose the bag around its everyday contents, strap and opening. A small outside shape can conceal an even smaller usable interior.
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Family Home
Keep toys in the living room without taking over the seating
Keep a manageable selection of toys near family seating and give the rest a different home.
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DIY & DecoratingPaint, paper, fabric and the small changes you can make at home.Family HomeStorage and room arrangements for the things that happen every day.Shopping FindsMeasurements, materials and details to check before adding something to the cart.Everyday Mom StyleClothes, shoes and bags for errands, home and time away.Seasonal & GiftsDecorating for the calendar and choosing things for other people.