The Revived Home

Bringing Life to Every Space

WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY MEG HOMICZ, THE REVIVED HOME

Decanting food into clear containers gives a clean look and keeps baking and other items sealed and fresh. Don’t forget to label!

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Use clear containers in a refrigerator. Spills are inevitable and you want something that is easy to clean. Turntables are so versatile (and fun!). You can easily see what you have and items are not getting lost in the back of your pantry. It’s a must for spices!

To maximize space, use acrylic risers to raise your shoes. Boot shapers help keep your boots upright making them beautiful to display.

Think vertically when organizing. I put baskets on the top shelf to store items like hats and scarves. Matching hangers also help provide a uniform look.

For deeper cabinets, installing gliding shelves allows you to access your items with more ease. Divided organizers are a great way to store lids and baking pans

stress.

It is manageable, even if you are raising young children, pursuing a career and have a household to care for. When COVID-19 arrived, instead of being just a mom to my children, I became their tutor as their education continued remotely. I am luckier than most, having a background in elementary education, but your kids don’t listen to you quite like they listen to their teacher. We were fortunate to have close friends in the neighborhood for the kids to play outside with although parks, playgrounds, the library, museums, and other kid friendly venues were all closed.

My husband started working primarily from home as well. Now a family of four was huddled in our house, all trying to find adequate space to work and play. Oh, did I mention our two dogs? I imagine for most households, anxiety rose, and stress was tougher to combat. I wondered what I could do to minimize the chaos and simplify life at home. I have always been an organized person but as we all know, life happens, and it can be difficult to maintain an orderly home. From the tumult of the pandemic was born a mission to declutter, organize and create a simple, functional, and manageable system for all of us.

It is remarkable what an organized home can do for you. The less organized your home is, including your pantry, refrigerator, cabinets, and closets, the more anxious you may feel. Every space in your home should feel like a breath of fresh air. Having an organized home allows for more leisure time as a byproduct of the added efficiency of everything from stowing away groceries and freshly laundered clothes to finding exactly what you are looking for with ease.

My husband Chris and I have owned our home for nearly ten years and have always loved it, but this transformation has brought an ease to our life that we did not have before! At that moment, I knew it was time to start helping others do the same and The Revived Home was born. SS

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Staying Home Never Felt So Good

WRITTEN BY MEGIN POTTER | PHOTOS PROVIDED

Some beds just seem to beckon you. Calling your name. Handsome and alluring, they seem to silently say, YOU WILL BE SATISFIED.

Magic Awaits

It’s not just beds that have this magical power – there are special pillows that, the moment you rest your weary head, also invite your neck and shoulders to relax their stance. There are spas that send tingles through your spine. As the water gurgles across your arms and legs, the stress streams away from your body, dissolving into the mists. There is patio furniture that makes you believe, as you sit within the vibrancy of nature, that the species has indeed evolved for the greater good of all those within the universe. There are massage chairs that make your heart leap because you know, instinctually, that your body is about to embark on a voyage unlike any it has ever experienced before.

What Does a Body Good

This is what is know as ‘enjoying the good life’ and it’s all possible with a visit to Sleep & Spas.

“The moment you step inside, you notice immediately it’s not like any other mattress or spa store. It’s a relaxed environment designed to encourage your overall wellbeing,” said co-owner Lindsay Cruz. As a trainer at Kettlebell Works who also offers online nutrition and strength coaching, Cruz is trained to know what makes a body feel good. “Health and wellness have been a passion of mine for a long time now,” she said.

"This is what is know as ‘enjoying the good life...’"

Relax and Recharge

Opportunities to feel good have been high-demand. “The challenges of the last year have offered new stresses and a lot of people are not aware of all the lifestyle changes that have taken place. I’m now working a desk job, for example, and so many others are like me. They’re doing a lot more sitting, which can be really hard on your back, but there are small ways to improve your health,” said Cruz. “It’s not just a mattress, it’s therapeutic. It’s not just a spa, it’s a different kind of massage with every turn of the dial,” she said of the products for sale at Sleep & Spas.

New Name, New Stores

Originally called Bennington Mattress and Spas of Saratoga Springs, Cruz and her husband decided to change the name of their store at the same time their sister store, Bennington Furniture is launching a rebranding, as well. The timing is simply a coincidence, said Cruz. “Our name was really long and cumbersome. We wanted something catchy and quick to say that just rolled off the tongue.” Bennington Mattress is now being called Sleep & Spas while Bennington Furniture is changing its name to Old Brick. Sleep & Spas is also in the process of opening three new locations. Their Latham store opens in May, they’ll be in Kingston this summer, and then in North Greenbush.

Satisfaction the Easy Way

While saying Sleep & Spas is easier, so is buying one of their spas or mattresses. Despite the recent surge in demand, they have not inflated their prices. There is also interest-free financing. “We spend one third of our lives on our mattresses – it’s an investment worth making now. There’s no need to wait for a sale weekend,” said Cruz. Sleep & Spas gives people the relief of staying home with their family – and feeling satisfied. “It can be the most wonderful time spent together. We can detach from everything; disconnect, turn off our cell phones and spend some quality time together.”

For more information, go to SLEEPANDSPAS.COM