My Porch.com Article: The 6 Rules of Controlling Clutter for Good

Head on over to Porch.com for my article, "The 6 Rules of Controlling Clutter for Good." It's the perfect time to rid your home of unnecessary clutter and get more organized. It's the only way to fully enjoy your living space.

One Accessory Can Transform a Home

Here's the perfect example of how one accessory can instantly transform a home. These stools by Anna Karlin from Atelier Courbet made it into the home of John Legend and Chrissy Teigen and they complement the bronze island perfectly. And how fun that the brass stools are based on chess pieces? See more photos of the New York home in the current issue of Architectural Digest.

New Year, New Home

Happy new year! I can't believe it's 2015. The start of the year is the perfect time to create the home you've always wanted. It's not a process that can happen over night. Get started now, pace yourself and really think about what you want your home to look like. Think about how you use each room in your home and the decor you most resonate with. Here are some articles I came across to help spark some ideas on how to transform your home.

• Ideas on how to live with less [via Camille Styles]

• Take on a DIY project like giving an old nightstand a modern touch [via Sarah M. Dorsey Designs]

• Design trends that may dominate this year, from handmade dinnerware to herringbone [via Remodelista]

• Get inspired by this sunroom makeover [via BluLabel Bungalow]

• Redecorate your space in just 10 minutes [via Better Homes and Gardens]

• Tackle each home project week by week. Use this roundup of 10 chic planners to stay on track [via Vogue]