Handpicked Favorites

A few of my favorite home decor and DIY items for the month of January, plus recommendations from blogger friends.

Can you believe it’s a New Year? I don’t think I’ve quite grasped it yet, to be honest. We were sick for basically the whole holiday and it is throwing me off. I’m dragging my feet moving into this year, I’m afraid:( But I’m still going to kick off this new month and new year with my Handpicked Favorites, along with a couple friends!

Handpicked Favorites

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• I still love THIS vacuum. I love that it’s cordless, I love that I can easily switch it from a floor vac to a hand held in an instant. Definitely get extra components if you can; they’re handy. Think I’d love a second one for our upstairs. Perfect taking down the Christmas decor tool for right now!
• Before Christmas I got THESE beautiful curtains after I saw Liz Marie Galvin hanging them in her house. What a fun change! They give the living room such a cozy vibe. They are staying up at least through Valentine’s; maybe I’ll get another colorway after. If you’re craving a decor change, fresh curtains can give you an inexpensive, big boost!
• THESE cute pillow covers can be enjoyed all winter. I added them to our bed, covered in the wool log cabin quilt my grandma made. It’s a cozy look for winter, and a hope that we may actually get some snow this winter; it was a green Christmas here in MN:(
• I can’t wait to clean our floors with THIS steam mop. After all the holiday cooking and baking, they’re feeling pretty sticky. I got handed down this mop from my mom (mine is an older version), and have loved how easy it is to clean my wood floors. I use THIS cleaner in combination with the steam. Let the January cleaning begin!

Favorites From My Friends

Diane, South House Designs

When the Christmas comes down, are you like me, it’s time for deep cleaning and organizing? Here are a few of my essentials:

• First is the bedding! Usually we’re hosting and that means lots and lots of bedding. Last year, Lynn shared these elastic sheet bands. Just fold/roll up your clean sheets, the bands do all the work of keeping things tidy and size organized. Holy Smokes! What a difference they have made for us!!! Particularly when prepping for the next guests.
• When you need a bit more cleaning than just vacuuming — hello hot chocolate dribbles — my Little Green Machine can’t be beat! And it’s on sale now. Mine has gotten such a workout over the years, I was thrilled to discover I could order replacement brushes and brush head! SIDENOTE: How can it be so satisfying to see such disgusting yuck being sucked out of your rug and couch?
• The worst part about deep cleaning are the tiny crevices, right? Those spots you just can’t get to (even with the old toothbrushes you’ve saved). You can see the gunk, but you just can’t get to it. Oh, but look what I found!!! These super slim crevice brushes with stiff bristles and a very thin brush head. Shower door hinges — easy peasy! Where the vessel sink meets the countertop — no problem! And so many more . . .
• Speaking of brushes. I’ve had this exact assortment of brushes, pads and polishers for about 18 months now. Game changers!!! Just make sure your power drill is fully charged before you start cleaning. These brushes make the jobs so easy, you won’t want to stop. You’ll be looking for things to scrub and polish.

Cindy, Reinvented Delaware

• My Apple Watch needed an update! It’s easy to give your Apple Watch a makeover with a new watchband! My daughter bought this gorgeous watchband for me! It adjusts to fit any wrist! Speaking about a little makeover, this face roller and massager is making my face feel like it has had a makeover every night! It’s hard to explain, but this face roller is taking away all of the tension in my face muscles!
• With all the devices we have these days, touch screen gloves are a necessity! This four pack will match any outfit I have. I’ve been using these warm gloves during my chilly mid-day walk in the woods and they are keeping my hands toasty warm on these cold winter days! When I get home from the walk outdoors, I immediately put on a pair of the coziest slippers I’ve ever had! The faux fir slippers have memory foam and arch support – perfect for my aching feet!
• Noise cancelling headphones are a game changer! I have been putting this set of headphones on while I write blog posts, read books on my Kindle and soaking in the bathtub while I watch YouTube videos! With the bluetooth capability, I can listen to audio books, podcasts or the relaxing sounds that come with these headphones. They are great for creating a peaceful and serene environment so that I can focus on the task at hand – even if it is simply to relax!
• Hubby replaced a 30+ year old baking stone from Pampered Chef. I loved that stoneware sheet pan but recently, it broke. It had served its time and it was tired! Hubby found a new one for me and I can’t wait to start using it. I’ll be baking cookies on it while I watch the slide show of images that my family has added to my new digital frame. This frame comes with an app that each member in the family can get on their phones and add images to my frame! Since our grands live a distance away, I’ll enjoy seeing their latest activities and snapshots on this large digital frame.

January Decor and DIY Inspiration to Enjoy

“7 Calm and Cozy Winter Decor Ideas”

“6 Pretty Valentine’s Day Decor Ideas for the Kitchen”

“Homemade Granola”

“Decorating with Books: 21 Ways to Use Old Books for Decoration”

“9 Smart Christmas Undecorating Tips”

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