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My dream bathroom has cobalt blue zellige tiles and an arched nook carved into the wall to hold my shampoo bottles—sourced, ideally, from some Gwyneth Paltrow–sanctioned shoppe specializing in natural beauty products.  My current bathroom is about 30 square feet, with nary a niche in sight. Its most prominent feature is an ultra-narrow shower whose lack of storage has been the bane of my existence since I signed my lease more than a year ago—or, at least, it was. Then, one day, I had a lightbulb moment in a Target aisle. It was matte black, it was adjustable, and it...

Why is it that your kids’ art supplies are always so hard to tidy up? Bundles of yarn defiantly intertwined, half-open jars spilling glitter everywhere, that one rogue marker whose origins remain unknown…it’s a nightmare. But it doesn’t have to be. Professional organizer Shira Gill (@shiragill) knows how to get it done—and according to the expert, it won’t take more than 15 minutes.  “If your crafting station or your children’s art supplies are beginning to gather dust, it’s time to reevaluate and start fresh with a little editing session,” she says. “Organized clutter is still clutter!” Set aside a chunk...

Why is it that your kids’ art supplies are always so hard to tidy up? Bundles of yarn defiantly intertwined, half-open jars spilling glitter everywhere, that one rogue marker whose origins remain unknown…it’s a nightmare. But it doesn’t have to be. Professional organizer Shira Gill (@shiragill) knows how to get it done—and according to the expert, it won’t take more than 15 minutes.  “If your crafting station or your children’s art supplies are beginning to gather dust, it’s time to reevaluate and start fresh with a little editing session,” she says. “Organized clutter is still clutter!” Set aside a chunk...