While we’re not exactly putting away our shorts and bathing suits yet, there’s no time like the present to get started on organizing our closets. I ran across this article on Houzz and thought it had some good pointers. Now I just need to motivate myself to get going! Who wants to take on the challenge with us? Are you ready to organize your closet too?

 

Professional Tips for Organizing Your Clothes Closet

As summer draws to a close, get expert advice on editing and organizing your wardrobe

Transitioning out of summer means swapping flip-flops for boots, making room for winter coats and trading swim stuff for snow gear. And that’s why it’s the perfect time to clean out and reorganize those closets you’ve been meaning to…

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Busy with virtual learning and Zoom meetings? Here’s an easy slow cooker recipe with only 5 ingredients from bhg.com. Serves 4

Beef and Carrot Ragu

Ingredients

  • 1 – 1.5 pound boneless beef short ribs 

  • Salt and ground black pepper

  • 10 cloves garlic

  • 8 ounces pkg. peeled fresh baby carrots, chopped  

  • 1 pound Roma tomatoes, chopped 

  • ½ 6 ounce can tomato paste with basil, garlic, and oregano

  • ½ cup water or red wine

  • Fresh basil leaves (optional)

 

Directions

  • Step 1

    Trim excess fat from rib meat. Cut beef in chunks, then sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Place beef in a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. 

  • Step 2

    Smash garlic…

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This week’s crush is stunning! I just had to show it to you because…well…you’ll see. I don’t even know where to begin. If you’ve ever driven over the Cross Island bridge, you’ve probably noticed this beauty at the marina entrance to Wexford.

For starters:

  • 8 bedrooms and 15 baths and over 18,000 SF

  • there is a main house and guest house — both waterfront (you don’t want your guests to suffer!!)

  • the driveway is one of my favorite details

  • and did you see the library?

  • you just can’t stop admiring the custom millwork

  • a bowling alley, game room, media room, exercise room…never leave the house again

  • but they had me at the wine cellar!

  • backyard oasis of beautiful grounds for exploring…

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The Villages of Lake Linden in Bluffton is a quiet little neighborhood off of Burnt Church Rd. Just over 200 homes with lagoons, fountains, a pool and tennis courts fill this community.

The new homeowners at 19 Lake Linden Dr are moving into a great home with lots of natural light and situated on a lagoon. The screened porch will be perfect for fall evenings and coffee in the morning.

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Who wouldn’t love a Moss Creek homesite that’s also a peninsula? I can only imagine that the house they are designing will have lots and lots of windows and a screened in porch and an open floor plan. I have lots of ideas for them!

62 Cat Brier Lane in Moss Creek, Hilton Head

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This always seems to be a question that’s in debate! Do you keep your windows open or use your AC? Here are some answers to your questions.



How To Know What Will Save You Money?

When the mercury is rising, it should be an easy decision: Do you run the air conditioning or open the windows?

In reality, the choice isn’t always so obvious. You may think open windows are the more economical choice, but constantly starting and stopping your central AC or window unit can be inefficient and costly. And if you have environmental allergies, do you really need to run the AC even on mild days?

To help you decide, we talked to heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning experts about the best cooling solutions…

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New construction is slated for this spectacular HHP homesite. This golf course lot on the Country Club of Hilton Head Golf Course is a short walk to the Spring Lake amenities center.

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???? New restaurant alert! ????

You’ve most likely been seeing your friends posts with pictures of their delicious looking food from Chez Georges Bistro & Bar. I’ve seen at least 3 in the past few days. French cuisine with a mix of Lowcountry. What could be better — right? They are open for dinner from 4:30 to 10pm on the south end of the island.

I think you need to head there for dinner this week! You deserve a night off of cooking. Disclaimer- The owners are old family friends. Our grandmothers were friends!

37 New Orleans Road, Suite J Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Images from Chez Georges Facebook

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Have you been in Palmetto Dunes lately? I wanted to bring you a home from one of the best beaches around. This lovely home is only a short bike ride from your front door to the beach. You will always have something fun to do in this community!

This beach house also features:

  • 3 bedrooms and 3 baths

  • open kitchen for entertaining and large family dinners

  • located in the quiet mariner section

  • the perfect size pool — and lately, that would come in very handy

  • less than a 3/4 mile to the beach = beach time, all the time

  • light and bright

  • screened in porch for the soon-to-be here fall evenings

  • a back patio that is just waiting for lots of people and a fire pit

Palmetto Dunes is…

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