The bedroom is supposed to be for sleeping, but for many of us, it’s also where we eat, where we work, and where we lounge around with the whole family. You bedroom takes a lot of wear and tear, but these four simple steps will help you to organize it with ease.

1. Make your closet work for you. If your closet is overflowing with clothes and shoes, reassess what you need it to do. Add extra shelving if you have an abundance of sweaters, or invest in higher quality hangers if things are always falling on the floor. Having an organized closet takes a major weight off your shoulders.
2. Keep furniture free of clutter. If your nightstands are covered in decorative knick knacks or personal items, minimize them. Keep only a few functional items on these surfaces, such as a bedside lamp or a jewelry box for storing rings and bracelets.
3. Update your bed. Invest in a matching sheet and comforter set, or use a simple quilt for warmer weather. Having a full set that functions properly eliminates the need for lots of blankets and pillows that don’t match.
4. Maximize storage potential. If you still need extra storage space, look in unexpected areas. Purchase a headboard with built-in shelves, or add rolling storage bins underneath your bed.

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What’s the ‘twist’ in Painting with a Twist? A glass of wine, if you’re so inclined. A little bit of paint, a little bit of wine and a whole lot of fun is the tagline of this special place to relax with or without friends while you indulge your creative instincts. You might not turn out to be the next Georgia O’Keeffe or Leonardo da Vinci, but the object is to have fun, not to create the next Mona Lisa. They supply everything you need: paint, canvasses, and brushes and an assortment of paintings you can use as subjects, whether you want to do landscapes, portraits or abstracts. An experienced artist leads you through your painting session, after which, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind creation to take home to Marquis at Katy.

Painting With A Twist
3569 Highway 6
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 491-9200
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If you’re craving a taste of down-home Louisiana cuisine, stop by Katy's Orleans Seafood Kitchen for all the spice you can handle. The rich, flavorful Cajun cuisine here is second to none, with a menu full of classic recipes. This is a very casual restaurant with no table service – you walk in, order at the counter and when your food is done you walk up and get it. This isn’t fast food, though – everything is prepared to order at the highest level of quality.

The menu is overflowing with classic Louisiana specialties, and regulars rave about the offerings. Start with the crawfish pistolette, a soft French roll stuffed with crawfish etouffee, or an order of fried alligator. For entrees, the jambalaya is spectacular, and you can always go old-school with a steaming plate of fresh-boiled crawfish. Their po' boy sandwiches are also frequently praised.

Orleans Seafood Kitchen
20940 Katy Freeway
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 646-0700
http://www.orleansseafoodkitchen.com/
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