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Elegance in Windows E-zign
May 2009, Issue 8:  Conquering Clutter  
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I hope you all are celebrating Cinco de Mayo today!
As for me, I am making tacos tonight for dinner! As always, I am searchng for the best quacamole in town.  Any suggestions?  I love to support local businesses.
 
Every so often, I would like to highlight local businesses that have a connection to home decorating in this E-Zine.  And most decorating projects begin with de-cluttering your home.  When the task of "Conquering Clutter" seems too much to bear, you might consider hiring a professional organizer to help you with your project.  My friend, Cindy Stec, is just the person you need.  Please read below about Cindy and her business, and some helpful tips to get you started.
 
 
If you own a local business that is related  to Decorating the Home, email me and you might just be highlighted in future issues.
Until next time....
 
Regards,
 
Diane Sherman 
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Escape From Clutter
 
Escape from Clutter helps you to " Break free from your clutter"  and begin to bring order to your home and life.  It relieves the stress of coming home to a cluttered home where as an organized home could add years to your life.
Organization is a learned habit, all it needs is practice and of course help from a professional organizer.
I work along with  my clients to help them achieve the peace of mind of a clutter free home.  I work with clients on their papers, closets, kitchens, home offices, kids rooms, all rooms of a home plus time management.
I also teach classes at Buffalo Grove Park District and Stevenson High School Prep. Feel free to call there for days and times of classes.  Or, call me to set up an appointment and we will get right to uncluttering your home.
 
Here are a few tips for getting organized:
 
1.  Schedule a time to organize an area or room, literally schedule in your planner or on a calendar.
 
2.  Get ready to organize; have bags or boxes and label them  "Trash" and "Give Away".
 
3.  Pick any spot in your room or space you want to organize and just begin.
 
4.  Do not leave the area you are working in as that could be distracting.
 
 5.  Always keep a pad of paper and pen with you as you organize.  There may be things you need to get or remember and this way you do not leave the area you are working in.
 
6.  Plan ahead for where you will either take your give aways, or set up a pick up date for after you are done organizing. This will give you a goal date to finish your room or space.

These are just a few beginning tips to get you started.  Hope they help.

 
Cindy Stec
Escape from Clutter
847-215-7822
 
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Design Elements Drapery Hardware
 
Isn't this a beautiful finial? 
 
This finial is one of the many offered from a company I work with called Design Elements.
The exclusive 2 1/4" wood and resin collection was handcrafted and finished by their team of master artisans using a combination of traditional and modern techniques to ensure that their products are of the highest quality and style. 
Design Elements also has a new, one inch iron line that unites quality, versatility and affordability into one collection.  
Click here to see more of their beautiful products.
 
This drapery hardware would look great in your living room, dining room or master bed room. Give me a call and I can show you the colors available.

Window Designs by Diane - Elegance in Windows

Tel: 847-955-0083
WindowDesignsbyDiane.com
1397 Burnside Court
Long Grove, IL  60047