The Man Closet I’ve discovered that when most people imagine a well organized walk-in closet they usually think of a closet designed with shelves to store expensive purse, glass enclosed cabinets to store even more expensive shoes, and an always over sized chandelier. While this is all true we hardly think of the flip side, a masculine dressing room. Yes, [...]

Back-to-school is back in full swing for children and parents across the whole country. New schedules, new routines and new pressures are a natural part of the process. It can be time of stress for children and parents as they both navigate the coming school year. So in my Fox News Latino article I address the issues we face and [...]

Are your closets a mess? I am sometimes surprised by how organized a home can seem until I take a look in the closet. Then its a whole other world! An unorganized closet is wasted real estate and wasted time if you have to search and/or dig your way through to find what you need.  In this Fox News Latino [...]

Last week I explained how-to get the outside of your home in tip-top shape for the spring and summer seasons. Today I turn to the inside of the house with a different take on spring cleaning.  One thing that we Latinas – regardless of what country our families come from – pride ourselves on is how close our families are. [...]

In most homes, big or small, there’s a lot of stuff. And it’s not easy to organize because organization is not just storage. And it’s not just about throwing everything away. It’s about making space for the important things in life, using smart layout, good design and creative storage products. The key is to use a few organizational basics, like [...]

Do you have a small bathroom? Would you like more usable space without embarking on a major renovation? There are solutions. Check out my article in Fox News Latino to learn how you can do more with the space you have. Casa Latina: How to Maximize Bathroom Space One of the main issues of city living is often the lack [...]

In last week’s Fox News Latino article I mapped out the first six months of my ‘one-weekend-a-month’ home organization plan. The thought of organizing an entire house can seem daunting.  However my plan is very manageable. It will help you get – and stay – on a schedule.  This week’s article offers the next six months worth of projects and a [...]

Did one of your New Year’s resolutions include the promise to finally get your home organized?  Are you already off track?  Fear not, you can still make it happen!  All you need is my easy-to-implement ‘one-weekend-a-month’ plan and you will be well on your way. Organizing your entire home can seem like a daunting task, which is why people tend [...]

It’s December.  Time to start thinking about New Year’s resolutions.  A recent Google search revealed that “getting organized” inevitably falls into the “top ten” category of New Year’s resolutions. Casa Latina is proud to present  IKEA’s smart and affordable ideas for getting organized in 2011 and beyond. Tips For An Organized Home In The Living Room • Don’t let technology consume [...]