Guest Picks: Stylish Home Helpers
Make housekeeping a joy with these cool, quirky or downright chic storage and cleaning aids by your side
Do cute cleaning supplies make cleaning more appealing? Does well-designed storage save your scatterbrained home? Forget the “form follows function” argument with these smart and fun home accessories that don’t make you sacrifice style! — Shannon from Shannanigans
Trendig 2013 Stool, Green
A simple step stool is (pun alert!) elevated to the next level with this great shade of green.
Kvarnvik Boxes, Gray, Set of 3
Round boxes aren’t just for hats. Whether you stuff one with all those unsightly cords or fill it up with loose Legos, the possibilities are endless.
Oval Cleaning Pail With Wooden Handle
Haul your cleaning supplies around the house in this fun little pail, and maybe, just maybe, you'll look forward to scrubbing the stairs. (Maybe.)
Ivory Smiley Dustpan
Spills, schmills! Sweep up the messiest of messes with a smile, thanks to this friendly little dustpan and brush.
Copper Canister
A copper finish gets me every time. I'd use these in the kitchen or laundry room for storage and admire them daily.
Modern Claudette Wire Hamper: White Metal
Those never-ending piles of laundry will look downright chic in a wire wheeled basket.
Schoolhouse Numbered Hooks
I can find a use for hooks almost anywhere, and these would look right at home in the mudroom, the foyer or even the bathroom.
The Laundress Detergent Collection
I bet this stuff smells like a million bucks. And don't you want your clothes to smell that way too?
Bigso® Ivory Shoe Box with Icon
I love a good graphic print, and these shoe storage boxes are so much cuter than the ones that come with your shoes!
Norpro Ceramic Compost Keeper, White
Compost is definitely not the prettiest thing on your kitchen counter, so hide it in this precious little ceramic bin.
Wooden Patio Cooler
So long, drink coolers of the past — with those big, hulking plastic bodies. This “hidden” cooler would be the perfect addition to a deck.
Padded Ironing Board Cover With Elastic, Black Polka Dot by Compelled to Craft
Ironing. It’s the worst. Make it a smidge more bearable with this fun polka dot ironing board cover.
Drawstring Laundry Bag, Pink
I’ve never thought to use a laundry bag instead of a basket, but this pretty little print is sure tempting me.
Wire 3-Tier Glass Drying Rack
I love this old-time drying rack. While it would look extra cute with mason jar glasses, any kind will do.
Deruta Rosemary Mint Hand Soap
It's always easier to spend a few more bucks on fancy soap when the bottle is downright pretty, right?
Cream Patisserie Cake Carrier
The world needs more cake. Bring some with you in this darling vintage-inspired cake carrier, and you’ll make friends everywhere you go.
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