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Basic Principles

Brini In Her Old Apartment
Basic Principles Personal Style Vintage 

Living La Vida Vintage – The Joys of Living in the Past

August 12, 2017August 12, 2017 brinimaxwell 26 Comments

I have 8 vintage phones in my 500-square-foot apartment. There’s an extension for practically every member of the King Family.

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Gracious Living - Cocktail Party Style
Basic Principles Personal 

What Is Gracious Living?

August 12, 2017August 14, 2017 brinimaxwell 11 Comments

If you look at the logo for this site, you’ll see under it, the phrase “Ideas for Gracious Living.” Since

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Brini Gets Organized
Basic Principles Decluttering Organization 

5 Basic Principles of Organization

March 31, 2017April 4, 2017 brinimaxwell 1 Comment clutter, organizing, planning

Organization is all about logic. “A place for everything and everything in its place” is a nice mantra, but if

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Emotional clutter can be anything that gets in your way.
Basic Principles Decluttering 

Emotional Clutter – or – You’ll Have to Tear it From My Cold Dead Hands

March 19, 2017March 19, 2017 brinimaxwell 8 Comments emotional clutter

Emotional Clutter We’ve all been there – standing amidst a sea of our belongings trying to decide whether to keep

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Brini at home
Basic Principles Decluttering Organization 

5 Reasons Your Home is a Mess (And 5 Things You Can Do About It)

March 12, 2017March 22, 2017 brinimaxwell 12 Comments cleaning, decluttering, home organization

Home Organization is the Key to Peace of Mind You move in, you unpack and you start living there, right?

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How to Fold Trousers
Basic Principles Clothing Maintenance Organization 

Don’t Get Your Knickers in a Knot – How to Fold and Hang Trousers

September 4, 2013April 15, 2017 brinimaxwell 0 Comment closet, organization, pants, slacks

Today, we’re tackling a basic subject. But it’s one that, from the rumpled look of so many, is surprisingly unheeded

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Office Organization Ideas
Basic Principles Interior Design Organization 

Desk Set – Home Office Organization and Optimization

September 24, 2012March 28, 2017 brinimaxwell 0 Comment desk, drawerganizer, file alternatives, home office, work space

Make the Most of Your Drawers  A few weeks ago I showed you my new office space. This week I’m

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Ironing Fringe
Basic Principles Clothing Maintenance Personal Style Vintage 

Neat and Nifty – Ironing Fringe

August 13, 2012April 15, 2017 brinimaxwell 0 Comment

This week we have another tip for those of you that are particularly anal retentive. I’m showing you the finer points

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Brini's Tappan Fabulous 400 Oven
Basic Principles Cleaning Vintage 

Out, Out Damn Spot – The Fine Art of Oven Cleaning

April 4, 2012February 22, 2017 brinimaxwell 2 Comments ammonia, oven cleaning, oven types

Those of us who aren’t proactive with oven cleaning (and you know who you are) eventually find that the task

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Basic Principles Cleaning 

Drown the Dirt Doldrums – Lick Limescale Where it Lives

December 31, 2010February 21, 2017 brinimaxwell 2 Comments

Limescale is a Liability Dingy glassware, dull aluminum, scummy bathtubs… These things are homemaking nightmares that can depress even the

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From the Show

Jennifer Cohan – The Food Goddess
Cooking From the Show Personal Recipes 

Jennifer Cohan – The Food Goddess

April 30, 2017 brinimaxwell 6

The Brini Maxwell Show was a collaborative effort. There were many talented people that contributed to the success of the

Faded Faux Finery – Vintage Millinery Flowers
Crafts From the Show Vintage 

Faded Faux Finery – Vintage Millinery Flowers

September 9, 2010 brinimaxwell 0
All About Helen – The Single Girl’s Cookbook
Cooking From the Show Main Dishes Personal Recipes Vintage 

All About Helen – The Single Girl’s Cookbook

April 16, 2010 brinimaxwell 0
Grilled Bananas – Desert Island Dessert
Cooking Desserts From the Show Recipes 

Grilled Bananas – Desert Island Dessert

April 2, 2010 brinimaxwell 1
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