Are you loving the new bright, fiery Pantone 'it' color of the year but are not ready to commit an entire wall or major piece of furniture to the sexy 'tangerine tango'? More

The first step to getting organized is assessing your problem areas and finding the appropriate solution. Do you empty out the contents of your pockets all over the house? Sounds like you need to add some functionality to your entryway. Has your bike become a coatrack with an unnecessarily large footprint? Get that thing off the floor and up on the wall! Because proper organization really requires the specific answers to life's messy problems, check out this roundup of 15 guides for storing all your stuff.

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1. In Search of the Perfect Wall-Mounted Bike Rack
2. Online Organization Stores for Modern Workspaces
3. Top 10 Sources for Modular Furniture
4. Cubbies & Shelves for Kids' Rooms: 12 Smart Sources
5. Best Bathroom Space Savers for Renters: 10 Sources

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We know today is all about straightening your bow tie and putting on your party hat, but as we look toward a new year, you may want to consider getting that pile of desk papers and bathroom clutter in order. Start 2012 off with a clean and simplified way of living by utilizing the organization resources in these guides.

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• 1 Best Sources for Small Space Organization
• 2 Best Sources for Small Kitchen Organization
• 3 Modern Micro Kitchen: Get the Look
• 4 Best Pantry Organizers: Space Savers & Food Storage
• 5 The Modern, Multi-Functional Office Caddy

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In 2011, we added over 1,200 new stores to our Marketplace, having had the pleasure to discover some fantastic shopping experiences and bring you the stories of businesses both small and mainstream. No other shops thrilled us more than the vintage retailers with the owners' anecdotes about the hunt for antique and one-of-a-kind objects. Without further ado, take a look at our list of this year's Best Vintage Shops from around the country.

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• 1 Los Angeles - Inheritance: Eclectic Vintage Treasures
• 2 NYC - Dorset Finds: Good Design From Another Time
• 3 Nashville - Cake: Vintage Table & Home
• 4 NYC - Kasbah Mod: Vintage Typewriters
• 5 Santa Barbara - Punch Intèrieur: Hip Vintage More

If you are hosting for the holidays, then you know how your guests always gravitate to the kitchen. If you haven't gotten around to replacing those outdated cabinet knobs or want to upgrade that noisy refrigerator in time for company, check out these shopping guides for assistance with all your quick-fixes.

1. Simple Solutions for Updating the Kitchen
2. Best Budget Kitchen Renovation Resources
3. 10 Tools & Sources for a Healthy Kitchen
4. Colorful Kitchen Classics: 10 Sources
5. Best Sources for Small Kitchen Organization

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You have a while until you have to really hand over the keys and watch your kid ride off into the sunset, but here are some starter wheels to consider for toddlers and preschoolers. More

If you read Part 1 of this post, you know that while I may be generous of heart (hopefully), I am not in fact, generous of means. That doesn't mean that I don't love some wonderful window shopping, though... More

Are you an online shop-o-holic or do you prefer a tangible, in-store experience? Sure, there is something to be said about handing over your crinkled dollar bills in exchange for something you've been able to touch and consider, but it's hard to beat the convenience of shopping from the web. That said, check out these guides filled with some of our favorite shops on the internet.

1. Best Green Gift Shops Online
2. 5 Online Resources for the Mindful Pet Owner
3. Best Online Vintage Shops 2011
4. Vintage Tabletop: Online and Offline
5. Online Organization Stores for Modern Workspaces

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I still remember seeing my first guitar, tied with a bow and nestled amongst the packages on Christmas morning. That cheap guitar from Sears started me on a lifelong path that I have never once regretted. Maybe you can start someone on their own musical journey this holiday season. Here are a few ideas to get you going.
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I'll admit, the phrases "shoot for the moon," "money's no object," and "sky's the limit" rarely ever apply to my spending circumstances. In fact, with all the options out there, I often wonder, if I didn't have a budget, how would I ever decide what to buy at all?? More