While we're on the topic of Ebelskivers and making food interesting and fun, why not just stay on a slightly altered domestic track and talk about cleaning.
Anyone still with me? HEL-LOOOO!!! Anybody out there?!?
I kid, I kid. But on a serious note, if you're not in the mood for it, cleaning can be a real drag. I remember Saturdays a couple years ago when I would just jump out of bed ready to clean. True Story. My schedule used to be jam packed and, for some reason I could fit so much more in. Now? Not as much - on either account. Sometimes I even have to set small goals for myself in order to stay motivated to keep it tidy. Consider this my cleaning confessional. One day I was talking to a former Roxy executive who mentioned that a former colleague of hers had started this company that created fun cleaning tools. I was like, "Oh yeah they do...what are they? A maid service?" A little sarcasm never hurt anyone.
Enter Alice Supply Co. They had me at striped broom.
Can you imagine?? Fabulous!! Now if I could only fly away on it. (hehe) But it gets better.....
Now you can coordinate!!
Alice Supply Co. was founded by former Fashion executives Maria Barnes and Raili Clasen who took a trip south of the border last year and found themselves swept away - no pun intended - by brightly colored hardware items and cleaning accessories. Later, over margaritas (don't you just love them already?), Alice Supply Co. was born. The company is based out of Chino, California and offers the best and brightest of every humdrum household and gardening item you can imagine.
I first fell in love when I spotted this floor mat:
It was as if the mat called out to me saying, "Carrie your backdoor landing is boring as hell. Will you do something about that already?" Next thing you knew my wallet was out and the mat was sitting next to me in the car en route to its new home.
I am currently awaiting the bucket and garden hose, but they have so many other fun things like toolboxes, gardening tools, and plungers (oh yeah I got one of those too because dealing with the inevitable just ain't right. If you have a significant other you know what this means). It's a big girl world out there ladies. That dust, dirt and other nonsense isn't going anywhere, so we might as well go big and clean in style!!
Let me know what you think. Would you spend a few extra bucks to have some home and garden "accessories" that brought an element of cheer to the tasks? Personally, I'm all for it!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Cleaning In Style: Alice Supply Co.
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Anything to bring a smile to my face while doing the inevitable is all right by me ~ these are just fun!!
AW finally a little bit of fun while cleaning!
xo Lynzy
http://fromskirtstoskillets.blogspot.com
I am obsessed with cleanliness and having a clean house but I HATE cleaning! Those bright fun products would definitely make it a bit more enjoyable though!
♥ Leia
Beautiful cleaning devices! which could make the chores slightly easier to endure. The question is: Should I rather invest in a cleaner? (but that would probably pay for LOADS of beautiful brooms and other things) xoxo
Funny you should post about this today after I cleaned and organized yesterday..not fun
Cara-sucktastic!!
I love all these items-so fun and bright. I remember those saturday mornings so clearly when I would clean and make hubby clean too. But the best money I have ever spent is on my cleaning lady. Seriously-it is so worth it! No time to clean.....
I love these cleaning tools. Somehow I don't think they would make me WANT to clean but I would totally buy them! xoxo
Cleaning is one of my most favorite things to do. Seriously. Remember Monica on "Friends?" Me!
I am going to rush right over and check this out. I figure since it's something I like to do that benefits everyone, I'll spend a little extra (Does this make sense?). It's why I mainly use Mrs. Meyer's cleaning products. Love 'em!
You're so right about the plunger thing, too. What's up with that anyway?
Have a great day and thanks for the tip!
cool colors. still dunno if it would get me in the mood to sweep though. but I like it.
Wow, that is such a cool broom.
These are so cute and I'm sure they make cleaning (a little) more fun !!
xx
Nikki
Hey, if you're going to clean, might as well make it fun!! But me, I'm a cleaning freak so I'd still clean if I had all these fun pieces or not.
Happy Tuesday Dearie!! xo
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I love your posts! I don't particularly enjoy cleaning, but I love a clean place and am a little anal about it. These items would definitely make it more enjoyable--at least I'd look better at it!
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oh, how cute!!! I'm all for it!!! xoxo
I love this post! ...and I SO totally would spend a few extra dollars to buy cute cleaning supplies! It makes the task so much more enjoyable.
That floor mat is definitely cute! I'd think that the cleaning supplies were too pretty to get dirty.
Those are so fun! I know what you mean...some days I really want to clean...and others I'm like "mom you do it!"
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What a cute idea! I welcome any way to make cleaning more fun. I also set small goals for myself and try to do a bit at a time so it doesn't take up my entire Saturday. I play loud music and that makes it a little more bearable.
xo
Valerie
I love that broom! It's so cute!
If I had these tools, my house would be spottless!!!
oxo
Have a great day, darling.
Big resounding Yes!! Anything to motivate my tidiness is has my vote! x
very pretty cleaning supplies - I still don't think it would make cleaning 'fun' though. lol
The truth is I'm a neat freak. And cleaning products MUST be CUTE.
:)
I would def buy something a little more pricey, just so it is a little more cheery, cleaning is such a drag at least this way the tools look slightly cooler even if you dont :P
L x
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cool post
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Please, I would totes spend extra money for cute cleaning accessories - the brighter the better!! :P
I definitely would spend a little extra. I do some form of cleaning everyday and these would probably help to not make cleaning such a "chore."
so cute!! this will inspire me to do more cleaning!!!
awww really cute! Anything that makes cleaning somewhat "fun" is worth some extra cash I think. ha
With those stuff, I think I'll be more keen on cleaning :p Hahahahaha.
Cute cleaning supplies? Um yes, I'd totally spend money on those. Anything to make cleaning look more fun!
FUN! (well, kinduv!) Do they have anything for cleaing tubs?? Oh how I hate cleaning tubs...
i want that broom so badly it hurts!!!
and 3am!!!! my goodness, i hope you went to sleep eventually. but actually sometimes i love doing that - i'm way more of a night person. mornings are lame. thanks for pouring one out for me, that made me laugh! i just hope you didn't pour too much out - i'm not a proponent of wasted alcohol ;)
p.s. i keep meaning to tell you - you know how you have your mayhem word? well i heard something and it's stuck with me always and sometimes i swear i say it in my head like once a day - and it is.....are you ready? drum roll...i think you might like it...
holy calamity insanity!!!
Yes! Anything to bring insiration to that which I despise (cleaning) These happy instruments may actually make it may I dare say ....fun:)
Thanks for the tip!
MC
www.prettypleasedblog.com
haha! those are adorable.
xx raez
OMG - you make cleaning look so glamorous!! Except I don't ever really feel that way - Yikes!!!
XOXO
Kiki
That had me at striped dustpan. Could it BE any cuter??? OMG!
I'm always so lazy to tidy!!! maybe this stuff would motivate me just a little bit??
Adorable!
Really fun post!
That broom may actually inspire me to clean!
xoxox,
CC
Hi Carrie! How fabulous and fun.. I love adding great elements to mundane tasks! So nice to come across your blog, I'm a new follower. xx
My thinking exactly..about the broom..you know, something the fairies might want to use if they ever drop in to clean up my kitchen...hehehee.
Ivy - AHAHAHAHA my sentiments exactly!!
yay for cleaning today! lol
this is all so cute!! Those mats are super cute!! Happy Tuesday lady!!! Hope you are having a nice week!
I would love those! My hubby laughs at me b/c I have these super cute girly frilly cleaning gloves and a cute apron I wear, just makes it more fun:-)
aweh, so cute! I love, love, love the striped broom! So cute, and it would go with everything! :)
I might actually consider cleaning if I had a broom that cute! Ok, well probably not but I still want it! haha
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Hi sweetie! I love to clean, be it with cute supplies or not! It's so relaxing to me, though I would hire a cleaning lady if I could! XO!
I'm the first to admit that I am NOT a big cleaning fan -- I don't like it when things get gross, though, so I suck it up and do it. I desperately want these darling items -- so cute!
xo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com
really cool cleaning set.. i wanna have one.. they are so stylish.. thanks for your comment anyway :)
Your blog is so gorgeous!! I'm glas I came across it. :)
Nice items here!!! I don't think I ever woke out of bed, eager to clean!
Though once I'm cleaning, I love it!!!
Best wishes from one blogger to another,
~Zabrinah
LOVE alice supply co! I want all of their navy striped stuff.
I hate cleaning...there I said it! But, those cute supplies miiiiight make me not dread it so much.
xx,
anna jane
This stuff is cute, but I want the cleaning lady! I hate cleaning! I do it, but there's at least 10 other things I'd rather be doing. Maybe if I had more free time...nope I'd still hate it, and still want a cleaning lady.
xoxo,
Bren @ Chasing Beauty
Yes. I would like a cleaning lady, too. But no one cleans in the corners like I do so I'm going with the cleaning supplies. Because now I'm a cleaning expert? Although there is little to no evidence supporting this questionable claim. :)
These would definitely bring some cheer to a cheerless task.
so someone has achieved the impossible and made a broom and dustpan cute! i've never been so interested in cleaning before.
xx Niki
http://www.ahautemess.ca
Am not very fond of cleaning. So I have a daily who comes in a and do the cleaning. Must tell her about these cleaning devices;-)
hahaha, I love pretty cleaning supplies! I think it might bring out the OCD in me though, forcing me to decoratively arrange the supply closet... But since I don't really have one of those currently, I don't have to worry!
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