It's been a long, project-filled month, and while there certainly were some ups and some downs, finishing the January Cure has left me much happier in my home. As far as this week goes, though, it certainly was a push to the finish. Since this week at work was unusually hectic, my final Cure week was more like a final two days. More

Whew, it's over! Unlike the days in the thick of The January Cure, the final day of it went quietly, over brunch with my big sis. With my son's birthday party falling right in the middle of the Cure, I was done with large celebrations and ready for nothing more than to sit down over a lovingly prepared meal for relaxation and conversation with one close companion: More

What a journey the January Cure has been! With a handful of friends, some of whom hadn't been over in quite a long time, I toasted to the end of a productive month, and to the beginning of a year of transformations.

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Day 23: Friday, February 1
Assignment: Enjoy your first weekend in your "Cured" home

Ta-da! A round of applause! You made it. I know its been a busy month - I think we collectively gave the word "homework" a whole new meaning this January. But, for now, it's time to put away the vacuum, give the outbox the side eye and just relax and enjoy your successes. It's time to celebrate. More

The January Cure has made some big changes in our apartment, and in yours too I'm sure. But for me, this week wasn't about big things. For me, week 4 was about giving attention to those little things that sometimes get left behind. More

I've finally started to recover from my cold, so last week was the week we tried to make up for lost time. In addition to the daily assignments, we finished the kitchen and started on the basement. We also did our media fast Friday night, went through all of our videos and DVDs, and completed the rest of the bedroom. Whew! As for the assigned tasks… More

I really enjoyed the living room cleaning (okay, not the cleaning, but the results) this weekend. It's the room where we relax, where my son plays, and where we even eat a couple of meals a week. It feels good to have it all in order. I know it won't last long, but the bones are set so it will just take minor pick-ups to get it back in tip-top shape for entertaining: More

Day 22: Thursday, January 31
Assignment: Pick up the things you need for your get-together this weekend

It's the last mile of your January Cure journey. All you have left to do is gather the goodies you want to have on hand for your guests this weekend. A little food, drinks, sweets, music, flowers - and you're all set. More

All the hard work is behind us! Tonight, we get ready for our celebrations this weekend. And since I'm having a cocktail party, it meant gathering supplies for my bar. Here's how I set it up:

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It's the home stretch of the January Cure, and I am looking forward to seeing how everything comes together at the end. This week was all about paying attention to the oft-overlooked details that can make all the difference in making a space look great and function properly. More