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17 Whats new This months product picks and where you can find them

22 Style finds Freshen up your bedroom with pretty bedding

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28 Trend reportDvira Ovadia delivers the trends this season and where to fi nd them

31 Designer touchCool ideas by lisa Canning on how to personalize your space with art

32 Cover featureGlen peloso emphasizes the value of spring cleaning rituals and closet makeover ideas

34 Around the houseSpring cleaning advice fromMolly Maid expert, amelia Mackie

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Refresh, reorganize & rejuvenateHome organization has become a national obsession.

Its a skill that most people take for granted if they have it, butfor those of us who dont, there is help. Many new businesses have emerged in the last decade to help us organize home stagers helppurge, storage companies help store, professional organizers help usmake sense of clutter, and closet organization companies help us redesign our closet spaces.

In this day and age, when simply organizing our time is a challenge, everything truly does need a proper place having less is really more.

Regardless of your organization skills, the April issue of Home Decor and Renovations will help guide you to a clutter-free existence and help you rejuvenate.

Youll discover a little goes a long way when it comes to getting rid of unused items and making sure you store seasonal items sooner rather than later. Whether its an out-of-control junk drawer, a garage full of unpacked boxes or a whole house overhaul thats required, spring cleaning ranks high on the to-do lists of many of us. Re-organization should be done before the cleaning process begins or during as the need arises. My tip, rather than doing it all at once, take it one step at a time. If one of your kitchen cupboards is a nightmare, take the time while the rice cooks to pitch or purge. You will love the results and it will likely inspire you to tackle a drawer or two next time.

In this issue we have a ton of tips and advice on refreshing and updating your home for the spring, as well as some great deals and news on the latest trends and products. We always look forward to your feedback, so please write to us!

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