6 Tricks to Organize Your Wardrobe

 

Do you drool over every magazine picture & TV show that has a boutique closet?  Do you dream about someone creating a space where you“go shopping” when dressing?  Do you love the feel of a nice department store, how each designer has his/her own boutique? Do you wish your closet looked the same?
That high-end custom look has nothing to do with the cost of the items in those pictures, on the TV or in the store.  It has everything to do with how the space is set-up & maintained.  SO…….what do you need to do?  I’m so glad you asked.

 

 

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Our 5 Closet Organization Favorites!

 

If you walk into your closet each day wishing it was as fabulous as Carrie’s on Sex and the City, it’s time to do something about it.  These 5 little products are your secret weapon to girlfriend envy and wardrobe bliss.

Matching Hangers

This one change will take your closet from chaos to boutique instantly allowing you to focus on your clothes.  Think of your favorite clothing store.  Matching hangers is one of the reasons you relax as soon as you enter their door.  No, matching wire hangers do not count.  Two great non-slip, slim options at The Container Store are:
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5 Ways to Make Your Boring Office Extra Glam

As a professional organizing firm, we focus on ways to make spaces work for you in the most efficient way possible.  This means we are always thinking about functionality and practicality.  However, we like to think that we set ourselves apart from the rest by also elevating our client’s spaces to a whole new level with stylish touches.

The following guest post by Tiffany Jersey at Quill.com provides several ideas for elevating your office space with some simple DIY ideas.  Let us know if you try any out, and don’t forget to send pictures of your finished products!

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A Cherished Heirloom Becomes the Perfect Hideaway

As we helped our client organize her family’s craft supplies, we were met with a challenge (and we LOVE a challenge)!  She needed an inconspicuous place to keep her craft supplies in the formal dining room, because for the time being it holds the biggest table in the house for working on projects.  She needed the supplies close at hand, yet easily hidden during the holidays and when family or guests come over for dinner.  Several storage options were discussed, but as soon as Leticia walked by the heirloom Military Campaign Chest (probably dating back to the 19th century) she had that lightbulb moment.  It was already in the dining ...
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Why Wait Until You’re Moving to Stage Your Home

We have once again been inspired to share a blog post we stumbled across while doing research on the internet.  The blog post is by Joshua Becker, of becomingminimalist.com, and it is called How to Stage Your Home For Living.

 

In a nutshell, Becker raises a good question…. why are we waiting to enjoy the spaces we live in until we plan to leave them?

 

There have been studies done that prove having cluttered surroundings leads to trouble focussing.  One of the first things that realtors tell clients planning to sell their homes is ...
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The Twelve Days of Holiday Organizing: Preparing for Holiday Guests

Prepare for Your Holiday Guests

A big part of the holidays is gathering together with family and friends.  Many times this involves hosting them in your home.  Why not be prepared ahead of time!

Are you ready for Holiday guests?

Whether you are entertaining overnight guests or guests for a few short hours, being prepared even in the slightest bit can ensure that you get to enjoy the holidays with your guests as much as they do!  So what are some items that may need to be accessible for your guests you ask? Well, try this quick list below to see how your hosting stacks up.

  • Select a room where guest can leave their coats/handbags
  • Create a self-service drink station easily accessible
  • Leave a light on in the bath you prefer ...
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Five Easy Steps to Trimming Your Tree

Five Easy Steps to Trimming Your Tree

December 6th, the tree is up!  It’s a little late for us but will be enjoyed all the same. After decorating five other trees for clients before mine, I know a little about making the process simple.

A little history for fun, the Christmas Tree started in Germany with fruit, nuts & cookies as decorations.  Candles were added by Martin Luther after seeing a grove of pine trees with a backdrop of twinkling stars.  Thankfully, electric strings of lights replaced lighted candles & glass balls replaced apples on trees.  Now, anything goes for Christmas tree decor.

Sometimes it’s hard to keep your cherished ornaments fresh or keep your tree from looking lopsided.  Try these simple steps to make trimming your tree as easy as ...

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Stylish Organizing Products

Stylish Organizing Products

I’m going to say it.  The Holidays are upon us. If you are in denial about getting your home prepared for the holidays – or let’s be honest, making your life easy for the holidays – it’s time to get off your binge watching sofa & address the issues.

This whole week I’m going to highlight products/furniture/decor that will help you stylishly organize your home & at the same time, make your life sane….at least by 10%.  Some items – very few – will be specific to one retailer while most can be found all over.  It would be up to you to find your style & price point at Amazon Prime, Home Goods, Target, Tuesday Morning, IKEA, Ballard Designs, Wisteria and on and ...

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Matchy-Matchy is the Name of the Game

Matchy-Matchy is the Name of the Game

As I house-sit for a very dear friend & enjoy her impeccable taste for furnishing her home, I am reminded that the current trend in home decor & fashion is “complement”.   Gone are the days of matching your handbag to your shoes, your toes to your nails, wood finishes on every item of furniture, eras or styles of decor.  Matchy-matchy is just not in.  Finding a common thread or theme between garments or home decor that complement one another creates a more sophisticated style that is far more interesting to the eye.

Except when it comes to organizing.

To eliminate clutter or even the look of clutter, the easiest thing you can do is store all of your items in matching containers.  ...

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Holiday Gift Wrap Bliss

Holiday Gift Wrap Bliss

“The bells are all ringing the children are singing of Christmases long, long ago!  It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!”

Is it?  Is it really?  By now, you are probably worn out from “Shopping Frenzy”.  It’s a medical condition that is caused by endless hours of shopping in stores & on line for the perfect gift at the perfect price.  Or maybe, you’re in north Texas & have cabin fever from Icemageddon 2013.  Either way, taking control of your holiday gift wrap situation will help alleviate the stress from either condition.

Here’s the idea.  Why should your Chanukah, Kwanza, Christmas, Holiday gift wrap be relegated to a cramped, dark corner, closet or drawer making it incredibly difficult to access. We are too busy & hurried ...

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