A Bounty of Ideas

MMM I love the new Bounce Dryer Sheets-the natural collection. They are from Heaven.
And a whole website on making your house smell yummy.
See it!

Tips from the South

 
For some of you, Gail Pittman is a staple. For those outside the South, you may not know about famed Gail Pittman. It's true for the Mississippi brides....when you register for gifts upon your engagment, you are asked 3 questions: What is your china pattern? (and is it at McRae's, now somewhat known as Belk)... What is your everyday pattern? What is your Gail Pittman pattern? I promise you this is asked, as I know first hand as a bride in...2001. Man that seems a long time ago.
I registered for the ever popular Annabella. That's what everyone had back then. Now, things have changed. Patterns are more fun and I love the new ones! And of course my tastes change...I wouldn't pick the same everyday pattern that I chose then. But I would pick the same husband!
My new favorite is anything but Annabella. Please no more of that. But I love these Chinatown mugs I received as a gift...displaying them proudly. Enjoy! She's also a featured artist for Southern Living at Home, if you order any of their products. I highly recommend those for any decorating projects.

In process

 
Dwell Well is in the process of reorganizing the kitchen of our home offices in BSL to get ready for the holiday season. Rearranging, reorganizing and redefining spaces is necessary often! Check back to see what we design for Holiday 2007.

MMMM

 
My bedroom. A haven of luscious pillows, high thread counts, and enough comfort for a king. or, Queen!

Guest room? Office? Both!

 

Need a change?

 I flipped my guest bedroom around to facilitate a home office with more room and style. You can come spend the night and browse the internet on our wireless! In style, at that.

Tips For a Smooth Household
by Kate Gosselin
Kate is the star of Jon and Kate + 8 on TLC. She is so great. I like her tips for life:
Tip #1 Organize
As a mother of sextuplets and twins, one of the best methods for keeping a family organized is lists! No one has the memory of an elephant! Keep a constant running list of "To Dos" and then cross things off as they are completed! My to-do lists consists of meals for the week, which loads of laundry need to be done, and which parts of the house needs attention. Lists will keep you and your family organized.
Tip: If you are an Internet person, an online calendar might work for you. Problem is, you lose the joy of crossing off items.
Tip: Prepare for Outings
Plan ahead! If outings are well thought out in advance, it will allow for a better time for all! Always take plenty of drinks, snacks, clothing and supplies. Make a mental plan of how the day will unfold and then adjust it as necessary!
Note: this includes a camera if you are a doting, sentimental mommy like me. you'll feel better with a camera.

Tip :Count Your Blessings
On days that your role as mom seems mundane and pointless and repetitive(we all have those), remember to count your blessings! Take a moment, see all that is positive in your life and the life of your children and it will give you that boost that you need!

Tip: Provide Order
A schedule will help everyone in the family. It removes the guesswork and a lot of frustration. It allows the things that need to get done to get done because life becomes somewhat predictable.
Note: this is the same tip as the first, but she is so organized she had to have this tip twice. funny.