Bookshelves are present in practically every home, but making them transcend function to actually look beautiful can sometimes be tricky. I've pulled together some of my favorite examples of shelves that artfully organize and elevate the design of the rooms they are in. Whether you're building a custom bookshelf, picking up a unit from Ikea, or re-imagining another piece of furniture, I have tips Read more

With New Year's resolutions still top of mind, we're on the hunt for stylish and clever ways to stay organized in 2012. Luckily, Rue magazine's January issue is filled with organizational tips for every room in the house. Whether you're looking to banish clutter or create extra room out of limited space, we rounded up our favorite ideas for tackling these dilemmas. Keep reading for inspiration on Read more

I told you how I set up a Mac Mini to use as an entertainment center, but what I haven't told you is that my coffee table gets a little cluttered. Alongside my TV, sound system, and PS3 remotes, there's the whole keyboard and trackpad situation. While I don't mind having these two sitting in my living room, I wouldn't mind a bit more organization. It's this conundrum that's led me to the Read more

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member AlfieCatedral from the Su Casa group: Hello everyone! I recently moved to a new apartment with a very tiny bathroom, and I decided to use nautical décor ideas to decorate it. Sometimes bold graphics and items can help you to make small rooms bigger, and to me, there’s nothing more awesome at fueling creativity than working on a DIY project. I think Read more

Going back to the conversation of irrational pet peeves, one more home habit that I simply can't stand is to when cabinet and furniture doors are left open. I read a book about organizing once that discussed how disorganized people leave kitchen cabinets and other household doors open because they have a tendency not to follow through completely with their actions (like putting away the Read more

As if fine tuning your resume to perfection and nailing a job interview wasn't hard enough, once you make it past those double doors you can expect a tricky conversation about what you'll be getting in return for all your effort. These days workers are apt to take any reasonable offer, but it's helpful to map out your needs so you can consider if they are being met. Each organization is run Read more