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thoughts on dwelling
If you are looking for a digital way to organize your brain and keep plans, recipes, lists, etc. in one place - Google Sheets may be a great tool for you! We’re sharing a few ways you can streamline your holiday plans and preparations by utilizing their online collaborative spreadsheets.
Your bathroom is one of the most-used spaces in your home—so why not make it a space you actually love? A few thoughtful tweaks can transform it from cluttered and chaotic into calming and functional.
Toss any expired products (yes, even that half-used bottle you meant to try)
Clear out duplicates or items you don’t love
Pull everything out, inspect, and wipe down the surfaces behind
Why this matters: Starting from zero gives you visibility and clarity when redesigning storage.
Divide your bathroom into functional zones (e.g. grooming, skincare, cleaning, linens). For each zone, assign a home for its items:
Daily use (toothbrush, cleanser), use a small tray or clear organizer by the sink
Skincare/Cosmetics, use drawer dividers, acrylic boxes, or canister
Linens/Towels, fold or roll to display on open shelves, use a ladder, or store in the closet
Cleaning & bulk items, under the sink cabinet, stackable bins
Tip: Use clear jars or canisters for cotton pads, Q-tips, etc.—they help you see when it’s time to refill.
Choose 2–3 items to display (a soap dish, a tray, a plant, or a candle)
Keep it simple & intentional — avoid “decor clutter”
Hide the rest inside drawers, cabinets, or behind mirrored doors
Bonus: A small plant (like a snake plant or pothos) or a framed print can soften the hardness of tile/ceramic and bring life into the space.
Some local shops we love: Oglewood Avenue, Pope’s, & Stanley’s Greenhouse
You don’t need to gut your bathroom to improve functionality. Try:
Slim rolling carts or narrow trolleys
Over-the-door organizers or suction caddies
Tension rods under sinks for spray bottles
Drawer dividers or adjustable inserts
Wall-mounted baskets or peg system
Clean mirrors and grout regularly to keep the space feeling crisp
Weekly: Wipe down counters, discard trash, return items to their “home”
Monthly: Declutter under sink, check expiration dates, re-fold linens
Seasonal: Reassess what’s working, re-balance your zones, update decor
A bathroom refresh doesn’t need a full remodel. Purging, zoning, thoughtful display, and clever storage upgrades go a long way in making your space feel both beautiful and functional.
Who knows what organizing one small space in your home or workspace could lead to?
As always, if these tasks sound just like what you need but time is limited, Help You Dwell would be honored to help you along your journey to order in your space.
We are so excited to share with you today: Narrative Photo Organizing. Trish pours her heart and expertise into helping folks preserve and enjoy a lifetime of memories.
I don't know about you but one thing I can really appreciate is a well thought out guest room. It's amazing how the little things can make such a huge difference in whether a stay is memorable in a good way or a bad one. We have come up with a list of our top tips in creating the ideal space for guests and we would love to share them with you.
After you’ve done the work of deciding what items to let go of, it’s important to make a wise decision about where to donate your items. We are always eager to fulfill our clients specific wishes on where certain items are donated, when they have an organization or place in mind. Today we’re sharing a few local donation spots you might not know about!
The “right” way to set up a kitchen is to make it functional for YOU and how you use it. When tackling the spices the two key factors are access & visibility so that you can get what you need when you need it. One of the best things we can recommend is investing in uniform containers. This isn’t always required, but will be a huge help if you want to take your spice storage to the next level.
Lauren Wilson, LMSW BA shares her wisdom - The ongoing struggle for peace and order at home is a familiar one. Many of us are feeling swamped by the demands of life and messy homes can be a side effect. There is a connection from our home to the mind and body - a disorganized living space can negatively impact your sense of emotional well-being.
As our schedules change and the weather slowly cools down, the way we live in our homes shift too. Our wardrobes, meals, daily activities, and routines are all affected. There is something powerful that happens we we pause and look ahead to what is next. We find that there are lots of little ways we can be mindful and prepared for the season ahead.
Our very own SK, shares her thoughts on living with less… here's the truth: the more stuff we own, the more of our energy it consumes. In most cases, less truly is more—not for aesthetics, but for function, peace of mind, and ease. Let’s walk through a few common spaces in the home where excess tends to sneak in and explore how simplifying can transform your day-to-day experience.
You do not have to redecorate, deep clean, or renovate your home in order to host a lovely gathering in an organized way. We get it - the pressure to want to host well and to present your home at it’s best! The reality is, our homes are where we LIVE and that doesn’t always appear as tidy or organized as we hope.
