The dreaded closet is the perfect candidate for a spring
tune up because it usually holds any number of surprises.
Linda and Rosa, two lifelong friends and I descended on
Linda's walk in closet one day. It was stuffed to the
rafters with Linda's and her husband's clothing, all jammed
in there in no particular order. The three of us rolled
up our sleeves and got to work, only to come away with
great results and some valuable tips to keep your closets
in order.
A few things to keep in mind before you get started
are that it doesn’t hurt to begin with a group
hug like we did, for that extra boost of strength and
support. Of course, you should have a good time while
you’re doing this; however, try not to get too
distracted playing dress-up! As well, you should beware
that this whole process might give you a longing to
do some more shopping. For now, resist the urge; after
all, that’s how the whole mess started in the
first place. Once you’re organized into a system,
you can incorporate it into anything new you bring home.
Although you may be afraid of finding some scary things
in there, it’s a good idea to purge your closet
every once in awhile. It can actually be fun to see
all the old fashions; who knows, you may even discover
an old gold lame outfit, like Linda did. Remove all
of the seasonal stuff; piling it all in a place where
you can easily make judgement as to whether it stays
or goes.
Labeled boxes are great for storing items; throw in
a few cedar chips to keep them smelling fresh. Colour-coordinated
garment bags, which match the environment of the closet,
are also great for protecting your seasonal finery while
it’s not being used. Shoetrees are helpful when
organizing shoes.
A new set of wooden hangers creates a uniform, clean
look for everything that you decide to keep. Remember
to remove any cleaning tags you find in the process
of hanging things up. Finally, add some potpourri and
fresh flowers.
If you’re like Linda, you may have been feeling
a bit guilty, about your lack of organization. Once
your closet has been transformed into something as alluring
as your favourite boutique you’ll be glad you
took the time. Enjoy! |