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Bathroom Cleaning Hacks to Make Life Easier

February 28, 2018

I’ve successfully avoided cleaning the bathroom on a regular basis until October 2017. I will literally do all other chores before having to clean the bathroom. But every busy season and especially now, I find myself taking 95% of the household chores. I needed to figure out some bathroom cleaning hacks to save time. Growing up, my sister and I had a set list of chores. My main responsibilities would…

February 28, 2018 By Brian

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DIY Desk Makeover with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

July 5, 2017

This desk makeover (using chalk paint) was so much fun to do and stage. Lilies and Loafers has affiliate relationships, so we may get a small share of revenue from your purchases. Items are sold by the retailer, not by Lilies and Loafers. The desk we have in our apartment is the desk I used at my parents’ house. Growing up, it was the perfect size. It was wide enough…

July 5, 2017 By Brian

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Our Happy Place: 100 Nights with Our Cocoon Chill

May 10, 2017

This post is not sponsored by Cocoon by Sealy. Lilies and Loafers has affiliate relationships, so we may get a small share of revenue from your purchases. Items are sold by the retailer, not by Lilies and Loafers. Welcome to our happy place. Living in New York City, we’re used to small spaces and high ceilings. When one thing is out-of-place in the apartment, the space feels like it’s a mess. Throughout…

May 10, 2017 By Brian

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Spring into Spring: Computers and Cameras

March 24, 2015

Cleaning can be a mundane task, and typically held off until the weekends (or not done at all). When you live in a small space, clutter can make it feel even smaller. That’s why it’s important to keep your space clean. Jumpstart your spring cleaning with us! When it comes to cleaning the apartment, I’m always sure to add cleaning out my devices to the list: computers, phones, tablets, and…

March 24, 2015 By Brian

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Spring into Spring: Bedroom and Closet Refresh

March 23, 2015

Cleaning can be a mundane task, and typically held off until the weekends (or not done at all). When you live in a small space, clutter can make it feel even smaller. That’s why it’s important to keep your space clean. Jumpstart your spring cleaning with us! The bedroom can be a daunting task. Especially if you have storage under your bed, large closets, and other storage spaces. We recommend…

March 23, 2015 By Fatima

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Spring into Spring: Living Room Refresh

March 22, 2015

Cleaning can be a mundane task, and typically held off until the weekends (or not done at all). When you live in a small space, clutter can make it feel even smaller. That’s why it’s important to keep your space clean. Jumpstart your spring cleaning with us! We needed to refresh our living room with a new couch. The couch we had for the past 3 years was a hand-me-down…

March 22, 2015 By Brian

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Spring into Spring: Weekly Cleaning Schedule

March 21, 2015

Cleaning can be a mundane task, and typically held off until the weekend (or not done at all). When you live in a small space, clutter can make it feel even smaller. That’s why it’s important to keep your space clean. Jumpstart your spring cleaning with us! We try to keep our apartment clean on a daily basis. However, life happens. After a long week, the last thing we want…

March 21, 2015 By Brian

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Spring into Spring: Kitchen Organizing

March 20, 2015

Cleaning can be a mundane task, and typically held off until the weekends (or not done at all). When you live in a small space, clutter can make it feel even smaller. That’s why it’s important to keep your space clean. Jumpstart your spring cleaning with us! The best way to jump right into spring cleaning is to start with the kitchen. For Fatima and I, the kitchen is the…

March 20, 2015 By Brian

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Garden Thyme: Wedding Cleaning

September 10, 2014

Ahhh, what a summer! Although the heat wasn’t as bad, this rainless summer was not good for my plants. While I had an abundance of almost everything I planted, I had a small window to harvest my crops before they began to wither. This summer was so dry, but I was surprised by how juicy my tomatoes were this season. Usually I’d wait until October to start cleaning up my space, but there…

September 10, 2014 By Colleen

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