James I. Heartfield

Sue Brenner, PCC, PMP, and author of The Naked Desk , sat down with Unclutterer editor Erin Doland to learn about her path to simple living, and decided to let you in on the conversation that took place back in 2008. Clearing out the excess clutter in your life has parallel benefits, sometimes unexpected. Just as each gotten-rid-of item is one less thing in your physical way, it is also one less thing to occupy your thoughts and emotions. You are freed up to focus on the subjects that matter to you without the weight of all that excess stuff getting in the way. Erin, Editor-at-Large at Unclutterer says she wasn't born with the orderly gene. (Me either. I didn't begin to adopt that habit until well into my 20s.) But when the weight of "too much stuff" got too great, Erin was forced to learn how to lighten her load and create order - now she experiences a more enriching life as a result. Here's her story: When Erin was in her 20s, she could pack everything she owned...

welcome mat  //   buffalo check rug  //   kilim pillow (similar)  //   white tassel pillow faux monstera plant  //   black basket   //   modern house numbers Last week we launched the new  Juniper Print Shop !! We are so excited about all of the changes, including the addition of paper prints!! This has been in the works for a long time, and we knew we wanted to get some great video content to help introduce the new site and product to everyone. We had recently taken a tour of the Elm House,   a new Airbnb ( you can see the listing here ) in the heart of downtown Gilbert designed by our friends over at  Bigelow Built , and thought this would be the perfect location to showcase some of our new prints! BOTANICAL II print  //   HUDDLE print  //   KNOTS I print  //   WOMEN print entry table (similar)  //   basket with lid  //  faux tree  //   vintage runner (similar) We tried out multiple looks in the entry, each showing a different way you can incorporate our prints into your s...

What is your favorite thing to do after a fun day out in the brisk air of fall? Are you one to cozy up next to the fire, wrapped in your fleece blanket, reading your favorite book? Or are you more of a hot chocolate and TV kind of homeowner. Either way, one thing is certain, a day out in the cold should always be ended in warmth. Termites feel the same way. When the weather gets cold , termites burrow deep to find warmth, deep into the wood of our homes, that is. Termites In Search For Warmth Nothing inspires a termite to invade a warm home faster than the cold weather. It's almost like there is a little gear in their mind that goes full-tilt at the first signs of fall and winter. This, along with a few other factors, are the reason that termites may be eyeballing your home this time of year. Here are some factors you can look out for. Wet and water-damaged wood along the exterior of your home: Although it is true that termites love wood, it does matter what shape that that wood i...

Discover a few landscape design trends that will take over 2019. We are in the middle of December , which means the new year will be here before you know it.  Right now is the perfect time to plan any landscape renovations you would like to make in 2019.  It can be as simple as adding another garden , or you can go more intricate by installing a fire pit on your property.  Discover a few landscape design trends to give you some inspiration for the new year. Bring The Inside Out A major trend in landscape design is homeowners wanting to create an extension of the interior of their home going right into their backyard.  Homeowners want to feel comfortable and relaxed in any area on their property. So, you should look into adding lighting, steps, and other features to create a functional outdoor living space.  Right now is the perfect time to add a fire pit or fireplace to the outside of your home so that you can have some well-need warmth during the winter months. Warm It Up As mentione...