Trudy Carley's (trudypitts) Blog

As for many people, I find it really difficult to "toot my own horn," but I keep hearing from my peers and associates that is its essential for business success.  After perusing the web for great bios and asking tons of questions this is what I have been able to summarize for great "bio" info.  P...

Spring always renews my spirit and energizes my soul...........and inspires me to attack those closets once again.  Sooner or later there comes a time when I must address the clutter! I really hate to toss anything out if there is any ossibility it might be of use to someone else.  I came across ...

Springtime just brings out the decorator/gardener/organizer in all of us.  Just one day above 70 degrees and the energy returns.  For an inexpensive spring update, swap out your usual white candles for the glow of pretty pink candles.  Try some new paint (turquoise or bright yellow) on some simpl...

Fabulous baskets make for very stylish storage solutions.  It seems no matter how much storage you think you have, just one more hideaway can unclutter your life.  I know that I can fill my SUV to the roof at times with real estate paperwork.............so much so that there is no room for passen...

I truly hate to admit this, but pizza is one of my very favorite foods in the world.  When I have leftover pizza (well, there are times) I would just zapp it in the microwave, but then end up with a soggy crust.  I came upon this great suggestion recently: place the leftover pizza in a nonstick s...

If you struggle with hanging a grouping of pictures as I have, I want to share this great bit of information I just stumbled upon.  Measure the entire wall space you want to cover with your paintings, family pictures, etc. and cut a piece of Kraft paper the same size.  Lay out all your art decor ...

Let's discuss focal points.  If your room is lacking a natural attention grabber, such as a fireplace, gorgeous view or even a big screen TV, create one.  Pair a mirror and console table to create a point of interest.  Add some interesting crystal or candles in addition to some beautiful travel o...

Most everyone needs some form of shower curtain, but as our bathrooms are getting larger and fancier all the time, bathroom decor is becoming more and more important, especially when staging your home to sell.  As opposed to just hanging up a store bought liner, why not add some extra punch and p...

I don't know about you, but I love to smell refreshing, healthy air when I walk into my home.  With 4 pets, Maggie (Labrodor,) Gracie (English setter,) Sally (princess cat,) and sweet Lucy (very happy rescued kitty,) I need all the help I can get.  I recently visited with another family (with mul...

Lighting in our surroundings can have a significant impact on our quality of life.  Proper illumination may compensate for many age related health issues.  A sixty year old needs 10 times as much light as a 20 year old to perform the same tasks.  Better lighting can help increase personal indepen...