Financial Benefits of Living More Sustainably
One of the perks of living an eco-friendly lifestyle is the long-term financial savings that come with it, in addition to feeling good about helping the planet. Today we are breaking down some commonly used household items and the cost benefit of choosing their sustainable counterpart. Use this as a guide the next time you are replacing a disposable household item. It’s a no brainer to make the environmentally friendly choice!
Before + After: Garage Storage Ideas for Holiday Decor
We helped our client organize two closets in her garage which primarily housed holiday decor. Before we started, she mentioned that she had avoided these closets because of how overfilled and scary they looked. Organizing these items can feel daunting but it will feel SO much better once it is cleared up!
Conscious Consumerism
We care deeply about creating intentional spaces that reflect our core values. The events of this year have made it clear that our actions as consumers have the power to drive impactful change at home and across the globe. Sustainable products, conscious consumerism and repurposing household items are three of our core tenets at Composed Living.
Before + After: Elsa's Kitchen and Breakfast Nook
I am so excited to share the before and afters of my own home with you! We have slowly turned each room into the home of my dreams within the last year. We will be starting off this series by sharing my kitchen, dining room and breakfast nook!
5 Sustainable Ways to Organize and Declutter
We are huge fans of the less is more mentality. We believe in buying fewer, better things and finding creative ways to stay organized using items you already have in your home. Take these 5 actionable steps below to help you stay organized, reduce clutter and cultivate mindful habits for sustainable living.
Organizing Your Refrigerator + Freezer | The Best Of Series
We are moving into the kitchen portion of our Best Of series and we couldn’t be more excited, who doesn’t like an organized kitchen?! To kick off the kitchen organization essentials, we still start with probably the most used appliance… your fridge! You might be thinking, “what could I possibly do to make my fridge or freezer more organized other than moving the items around”, well my friend, there’s a ton! Today we are sharing our 7 most essential items.
How to Dispose of Tricky Household Items
Confused about navigating the seemingly endless rules for disposing of items like batteries, paint and textiles? We hear you! We’ve made it easy to find the best option for responsibly recycling, donating or upcycling some of the trickiest items in your home. Check out our guide!
8 Myths About Hiring a Professional Organizer
We know that hiring a new person to come into your home can to help get you organized can feel daunting, especially if you’ve heard any of these myths and think that they are true. Today we are here to debunk these myths about hiring a professional organizer and answer some questions that you may have. If there are any other questions you have, we are an open, honest book! Feel free to ask us through the contact page or the “Ask Us!” button to the right.
6 Ways to Sustainably Shelter in Place
As we all finally begin to settle into this new “norm”, more and more people are learning to acclimate to a life with less luxury and finding simplicity in what we have. This pandemic and subsequent shutdown have shown us just how fragile our global supply chain is. As members of a global community, we strive to do our part to reduce plastic consumption, reuse what we already have at home and encourage sustainable choices whenever possible. At Composed Living, we want to provide you with a few simple tools for creating a self-sufficient home life. Together we can reduce the strain on our supply chain, our wallets and our environment.