Who knew Reader’s Digest was still a thing? I didn’t, not until I was being interviewed for a feature on entertaining in small spaces. As people continue to downsize, there still is a big desire to host friends, have dinners and plan parties. For those who attended the December partyjeanie webinar - you’ll recognize a few of my secrets for a ... read more
When Reader's Digest asked me for tips on Throwing an Amazing Party in a Small Space, I was inclined to oblige - not only because we just recently did an entire webinar on just that, but because partyjeanie's specialty is to work with what a client already owns to create enticing display and decor and maximize the space provide, even if it's ... read more
“You should do _________. You would be really good at it.” I’ve been told this countless times from friends, family, people who seemed to fancy themselves career advisers - all with the best intentions. Perhaps it’s because I do not have a definitive métier - like butcher, baker or candlestick maker or that I am creative & hardworking which ... read more
When Houzz TV contacted me about giving their gazillion viewers a peek into my pad, I suggested they let me show the peeps how they too can live a better organized lifestyle and maybe divulge a trick of the trade in the process. Clearly their viewership is in dire need of my services because we spent an entire day filming the type of stuff I do for ... read more
In the aforementioned Houzz video I tout the indispensability of the almighty FlipFOLD board so, I thought it would be helpful to show you some of my favorite and stalwart staples from the closetjeanie work bag. 1. clear shoe boxes - absolute necessity for maximizing space in a closet. Visibility so you know what you have. They come in sizes ... read more
Today we receive considerably less paper mail than ever, but people still struggle to control the influx of letters, bills and publications. I recently met with 2 different clients who possessed significant stacks of unopened mail. I get it - it just isn’t fun to investigate what is inside a sealed envelop now that we communicate our triumphs, ... read more
I haven’t been in the backseat of a Bentley in a long time, like 40 years, but I still vividly remember the picnic tables inserted into the front seats. The glossy surface of the burl wood served as an excellent artist table for coloring while my father washed & waxed the car. This rich looking Hideaway Desk (impressively) from Urban Outfitters ... read more
When building something that requires different fasteners use an empty ice cube tray to corral and separate the pieces. ... read more
When I was 17, my bbf's family hosted a fundraiser where a MAJOR movie star (who may have been at the height of her fame) made an appearance on the organizer's behalf. During our introduction to Hollywood royalty, one of my friends asked said celebrity for an autograph at which she generously obliged all 5 of us. However when it came time to give ... read more
I compose newsletters multiple times a day, everyday however when it is time to actually write one, it is usually completed mere hours before you receive it and this one is no exception. I have so many helpful hints, tasty tidbits and odd observations that I want to share with you that I find it hard sometimes tying them all up in pretty thematic ... read more
