TODAY ONLY: 10% off All Eco Modern Concierge Gift Certificates

 

TODAY ONLY: 10% off all gift certificates 

Today, November 28th, 2020, until 11:59pm we are offering 10% off all Eco Modern Concierge gift certificates for Small Business Saturday! This can be for you or for someone else. They make great, clutter-free holiday gifts! Contact us by 11:59pm today, November 28, 2020 with how many hours you want to purchase and you will be sent an invoice for that amount of hours. There is no limit on the amount of hours you can pre purchase at our current rates. Gift certificates purchased this year will expire December 31, 2021. All invoices must be paid by 11:59pm on December 2nd, 2020 in order to redeem this offer. 

Thank you for your continued support and helping this small business grow for the past 15 years. We can't tell you how much we appreciate it!

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11 Holiday Decor Tips

Since I did the question thing on Instagram stories several people said they wanted holiday decor tips. Below are various holiday decor tips we have learned through the years. This is by no means all of them, but hopefully some of them can help you. 

1. If nothing else, get a remote for several of your lit decor items like Christmas trees, garland, etc. believe me it is a game changer and you don't have to go back and forth plugging and unplugging things. 
2. Pillows are one of the easiest ways to make things look festive.
3. Make a space look festive with light and candles.
4. Use dimmers.
5. Shop after holiday sales for some great deals.
6. If you are buying fake greenery invest in good quality ones. They last a lot longer and some items have a great warranty places. 
7. If you are going for a particular holiday theme, look in uncommon places for decor like estate sales, thrift stores, the dollar store, and shop after holiday sales like At Home, Hobby Lobby, Michaels, etc. 
8. Keep floral wire, zip ties and command hooks on hand. 
9. Use timers on your outdoor lights.
10. Outsource if you are overwhelmed or stressed.
11. Label and make a plan. When putting up &/or taking down holiday decorations have a plan where everything will go and be sure to label boxes accordingly.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Photo by Karolina Grabowska

Ribbon Favorites

 

Since we are professional organizers and a concierge company / holiday concierge experts. We wrap a ton of presents and love it. These are some client favorites and ribbon we love using. 

Ivory ribbon with gold trim: This is always a popular ribbon we use because it is actually really pretty and it a great piece for 100 yards of it.

Red silk ribbon: This is a classic that we use with client gifts every year. 

Red and white striped: I love this ribbon and think it is a classic look.

Chiffon silk ribbon with frayed edges:  I love this ribbon because it is so delicate and feminine.

White grosgrain ribbon fringe edge: This is a pretty ribbon with I love the gold fringe ribbon.

Blue chiffon silk ribbon with frayed edges: Just like the ivory one above, but in various shades of blue. So pretty.

Grey and gold ribbon: So pretty and it is wired, so you can make pretty bows with it.

Velvet ribbon: These come in various sizes, but I love velvet ribbon.

Green yarn ribbon: I have used this for years and love it. 

Baker's Twine: Always a fun, simple way to wrap up packages or layer on other ribbon.

Blue jute: Perfect for Hanukkah or just a winter wonderland theme. 

Green and ivory ribbon: We used this at a client's house recently for Christmas decorations and it looks great. 

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Holiday Tips to Plan Ahead - Part 6

 

Do the holidays make you crazy and stressed? As a holiday concierge based in Houston, TX we try to ease my client's stresses the best we can by helping them plan out their holidays and prep early. Utilize a professional organizer or concierge to help you during the holidays, believe me it will save you a ton of time and headaches. 

Here are a few things that you can do now to prep ahead. 

1. Write down all your to-dos and then write down how you can alleviate stress.
2.  Buy store bought or order items from a restaurant if you don't have time to make anything. 
3. Outsource if you need help.
4. Use delivery services if there are last minute items you need.
5. Empty the dishwasher before guests arrive. 

What do you do to plan ahead?

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Holiday Tips to Plan Ahead - Part 5

Do the holidays make you crazy and stressed? As a holiday concierge based in Houston, TX we try to ease my client's stresses the best we can by helping them plan out their holidays and prep early. Utilize a professional organizer or concierge to help you during the holidays, believe me it will save you a ton of time and headaches. 

Here are a few things that you can do now to prep ahead. 

1. Make sure all the appliances you will need are in proper working order.
2.  Deep clean your oven, refrigerator, freezer, and dishwasher. These are all things that will probably be in heavy use.
3. Make a list of other appliances you know you will be using whether it is the crockpot, blender, etc. & make sure they are in working order.
4. Replace or buy any additional appliances you may need.

What do you do to plan ahead?

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Tips on How to Organize Your Pantry Before Thanksgiving and the Holidays

Thanksgiving is next week and the holidays are basically here at this point this year. Being a professional organizer and holiday concierge in Houston, we have organized and planned our fair share of pantries and all things holidays through the years. Here are some tips to get your pantry organized for Thanksgiving and the Holidays.

Purge. We often don't think that we have that many expired items and more times than not we see that clients do have more expired items than they think. Purge these items to make room for new pantry items.

Sort like items together. So things are not scattered everywhere throughout the pantry, sort like items together like all canned goods, baking, pasta, etc.

Take inventory. Take inventory of what you got rid and see what you need to restock. 

Organize. Once items are sorted together, organize in a way that works and makes sense to you. As you have seen in many of our projects, we use baskets and bins to contain items, give them a cohesive look and keep the items organized. 

Label. Label your bins, baskets or shelves so you know exactly where everything is. 

Make a list & use sticky notes or sticker dots. Make a list and use sticky notes or sticker dots to mark which items you know you will need for Thanksgiving if you do not want to take those items out of the pantry or put in a designated area. By making a list and using sticky notes /dots will insure you know exactly what you will need.

Stock up on essentials you will need. Begin to make a list or make a list on your preferred grocery store's website for items that you know you will need and schedule a time to have the items delivered, picked up or shopped for. Tip: early mornings and evenings are some of the best times to go to the store when there are less crowds. 

Here are some common pantry items that people stock up on for Thanksgiving and the Holidays.

• Spices - cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt & pepper, etc.
• Baking items - sugars, flours, etc. 
• Broths - chicken, vegetable, beef, etc.
• Herbs - fresh or dried
• Meats
• Vegetables
• Fresh & dried fruits
• Canned goods 
• Milks - cow's, evaporated, condensed, nut milks, etc.
• Extracts
• Oils

How do you prepare for Thanksgiving and the holidays?

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