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I always hear people complaining about when somebody puts out a second book that it’s just a rewrite of the first with a little new info.. My father passed away this month and my sweet mom is overwhelmed with what to do with the house. I brought over my two books and it was the first smile I saw on her face!
Home Edit: A Guide to Organizing and Realizing Your House The Home Edit: A Guide to Organizing and Realizing Your House
The Home Edit has grown a loyal celebrity and social media following thanks to a streamlined philosophy that's often delivered with some hilarious punch lines. Their new book is a room-by-room guide to this philosophy." -- Architectural Digest Books. Can you even the rainbow layout?! I have a lot of antique books. Many art books. Biographies, regional interest, novels. I do not arrange them by color! Let's say I'm looking for that 1880 etiquette book but I don't recall the color. HELP! But when I arrange my books by SUBJECT, voila. Easy. Librarians must shudder at the idea. As far as buying all those clear plastic bins - if you're Gwyneth Paltrow or some of the other people whose names are dropped liberally in this book, you can afford it. If not, use what you have already and slowly, section by section, get the plastic bins, first for the things that keep ending up all over the house like kids' toys, pens and pencils, or whatever you keep finding out of place in your house. You can have an organized house that looks like the one in the book if you're willing to do it slowly, over time.Professional organizers Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin are in high demand in Hollywood, having organized everything from pantries to play rooms for stars like Gwyneth Paltrow, Rachel Zoe, Lauren Conrad and Mandy Moore. Although she once called LA home, she loves the food, energy and scenery of the city. Plus, the shopping at White's Mercantile is pretty great. Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin believe that every single space has the potential to function and look beautiful at the same time--even the dreaded pantry or bedroom closet. Whether you live in an urban studio or a suburban three bedroom, learning the Home Edit System--a new approach to home organizing by thinking about your things in groupings and how they "flow" through your space--will completely transform the way you live. By editing every room and organizing your things in a functional way (which takes a little time and effort, but is key to a lasting effect), you'll treasure your home more and save money by not buying what you already have. Speaking of labeling, Clea and Joanna take you through their own process by detailing more than 150 spaces with their trade secrets. With bright images that feature almost every kind of space—small or large—including pantries, fridges, closets, bathrooms, bedrooms, playrooms, and under the stairs and sink, you’ll take away so many ideas for your own rooms. DISCOVER THE “LOW-BAR LIFESTYLE” including hands, arms, and legs, inside the vehicle at all times. In fact, you don’t even have guests over anymore! Because who wants to go to a museum that doesn’t have a proper gift shop?
Home Edit: A Guide to Organizing and Realizing Your House Home Edit: A Guide to Organizing and Realizing Your House
The Home Edit co-founders are at the top of our list when we're seeking organizational advice." -- MyDomaine Like most books of this type, this one goes way overboard. However, there are a lot of useful ideas. Read through it, choose what works for you, and let the rest go. One thing I would highly recommend is The Edit. That's the chapter where they advise you to take out everything of a certain type of possession (all your clothes, for example, or all your kitchen utensils) and go through them one by one to determine 1) if you actually use/wear/need it; 2) if you don't need it now but will in the immediate future (for example, it's summer but you don't want to throw out your heavy winter coat); and 3) whether you're holding onto the item for sentimental reasons, or in the example of clothes, if you're holding onto it because one day you hope to fit into it again. Moving her family across the country (TO the country, she claims) has been a huge adjustment, but an incredible experience for her. In Nashville, the stars aligned and she met her business partner, Joanna! Together, they launched a home organization business called The Home Edit.All that said, if you’re just trying to find more organization porn to sustain you until a second season comes out, this fits the bill nicely. It was very satisfying to see finished projects and hear the details on how they completed them. And the rainbow organizing? I’d heard of it before but never really thought it practical. But then I went thought and rearranged my kid’s books and it elevated the energy of the space by at least 200%. It’s so appeasing! And we actually have an easier time finding books than when it was just arranged by author. Clea and Joanna show you how to accomplish just about anything—including a meticulously arranged home. The key is starting with something achievable so that you succeed. Learn which space you should approach first so you stay motivated to finish the whole house (hint: it’s not a room); what storage items you need and how much to buy; and how you can get the whole family to pitch in—even the kids! AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE!
Home Edit Stay Organized: The Ultimate Guide to Making The Home Edit Stay Organized: The Ultimate Guide to Making
Overall, the steps in their method (edit, categorize, contain, and maintain) is very practical to follow. The book will reiterate over and over again that you should do these steps but gives very little detail on how to do them. Literally every other organizing book I’ve read digs deeper into these concepts. The authors also spends a good 1/3 of the book just chatting about themselves, their famous clients, and how much they each love organizing. Granted, it was in a cheeky, entertaining manner, but for my personal wants and needs it took waaaayy too long to get to the substance of the book. This book is clearly meant for people who prioritize aesthetics over ethical shopping. And people who clearly never eat at home. Tbh, this book is more about bragging than an actual guide. But. But. But... the book itself is completely ridiculous, imo. And I even like organizing by color (one of their main suggestions)!Clea Shearer was born and raised in Los Angeles and just recently located to Nashville (what a move!) for her husband's job as an Entertainment and Music Photographer with Getty Images. I didn’t necessarily learn anything new, I’ve been a bit of a neatnik all of my life, but those images of color-coordinated bins, lined up ever so smartly just made me happy and inspired me to take my tidiness to the next level. The photography is light, bright and inviting and even though I’m not a fan of labeling everything (I mean you can see it’s a pair of shoes in that bin, can’t you?), I appreciated how well it all went together.
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