Create a Spring Capsule Wardrobe
Spring is a season of renewal and rejuvenation. It's the perfect time to declutter your closet and start fresh with a capsule wardrobe. A capsule wardrobe is a collection of essential, timeless pieces that can be mixed and matched to create a variety of outfits. By investing in quality pieces that you love and that fit your style, you can simplify your wardrobe and make getting dressed a breeze.
Spring is a season of renewal and rejuvenation. It's the perfect time to declutter your closet and start fresh with a capsule wardrobe. A capsule wardrobe is a collection of essential, timeless pieces that can be mixed and matched to create a variety of outfits. By investing in quality pieces that you love and that fit your style, you can simplify your wardrobe and make getting dressed a breeze.
Choosing the Right Pieces
The key to creating a successful capsule wardrobe is choosing the right pieces. Start with a color scheme that you love and that complements your skin tone. Then, choose a mix of tops, bottoms, dresses, and outerwear that can be worn together in different combinations. Look for pieces that have a classic, timeless feel, such as a trench coat, a denim jacket, or a white button-up shirt. And don't forget about accessories! A few statement pieces, like a colorful scarf or a statement necklace, can add personality to your outfits.
Mixing and Matching
Once you have your capsule wardrobe pieces, it's time to start mixing and matching. Look for ways to combine different pieces to create new outfits. For example, a chambray shirt can be worn with jeans, a skirt, or even a pair of shorts. A black blazer can be dressed up with a skirt or worn casually with jeans. And a simple white t-shirt can be paired with just about anything. By focusing on versatile pieces that can be worn in different ways, you'll be able to create a variety of outfits without feeling like you're wearing the same thing over and over again.
Staying Organized
One of the benefits of a capsule wardrobe is that it's easy to stay organized. You'll have fewer pieces to keep track of, and everything will be coordinated, so you won't have to spend as much time deciding what to wear each day. To keep your capsule wardrobe in tip-top shape, store your pieces in a way that makes sense for you. Some people prefer to hang everything in their closet, while others like to fold their clothes and store them in drawers. Whatever method you choose, make sure that your pieces are easily accessible and that you can see everything at a glance.
A spring capsule wardrobe is a great way to simplify your wardrobe and make getting dressed a breeze. By choosing the right pieces, mixing and matching, and staying organized, you'll be able to create a collection of outfits that you love and that make you feel confident and stylish. So why not give it a try? Your closet (and your mornings) will thank you!
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Tips for Cleaning Outdoor Spaces
Why is the laundry basket in the outdoor storage room?
Be honest; how many times have you found things in random places where they don’t belong?
After discovering the laundry basket along with a few other odd items, I decided it was time to clean up and reorganize my outdoor storage space. (Yes, even professional organizers can get disorganized from time to time.)
Why is the laundry basket in the outdoor storage room?
Be honest; how many times have you found things in random places where they don’t belong?
After discovering the laundry basket along with a few other odd items, I decided it was time to clean up and reorganize my outdoor storage space. (Yes, even professional organizers can get disorganized from time to time.)
For someone with ADHD that loves the outdoors, I get distracted sometimes, (squirrel), but can easily jump back in right where I was.
Our outdoor storage room has three categories: Gardening, Household, and Pool Toys.
I started with the biggest hurdle ⎻ Gardening
We live on six acres with a large garden area. And large gardens require maintenance so we have a lot of chemicals and tools.
We have a variety of garden chemicals including plant food and fertilizer, insect repellent and weed killer, none of which are organic. Don’t come at me. To get these organized I used open bins to contain the bottles divided by subcategory, because it helps prevent messes if there are spills.
Garden tools were divided into pruners, forks, shovels and then odds and ends I only have 1 of. These were put into 6 quart bins, which are cheap, easy and readily available. Larger tools like watering cans, rakes, and large shovels were hung on a pegboard, that my handy husband installed.
Moving on to household items. We keep filters, lightbulbs for the garage area, and sliders for moving furniture in our outdoor storage. These items were placed on the top shelf in bins to protect them; and since they aren’t used as often we don’t need to reach for them frequently.
My kids are all grown up so the pool toys were the easiest to get organized, because they mainly consist of water guns now. They get pulled out a few times between Easter and Fall so they went on the pegboard for easy access.
Make sure to label everything for ease of retrieval!
To organize your own outdoor space use the C.H.A.O.S method:
Categorize - Put Like Items together.
Helpful or Hurtful - Is this something you use or is it just sitting there like a bag of rocks
Action - Are you keeping it, donating it, or trashing it? Those are your three options.
Organize - Now that you’ve purged your items, it’s time to organize. Put like items together and put them away in the space, keeping in mind the frequency of use
Simplify - Label, Label, Label. This helps you see what you have at a glance.
5 Things to Start Doing for A Clutter Free Home
Your home should be a place you love; somewhere to relax and unwind after a long day at the office. Choosing to bring order into an otherwise chaotic space can completely transform your living space, not just by hiding the mess but by creating an environment that is conducive to you and your lifestyle.
Your home should be a place you love; somewhere to relax and unwind after a long day at the office. Choosing to bring order into an otherwise chaotic space can completely transform your living space, not just by hiding the mess but by creating an environment that is conducive to you and your lifestyle.
Here are 5 things to start doing for a clutter free home today
Find a place in your home for your purse
Find a place for your purse, keys, glasses, anything that you need to walk out the door. These items need to have the same home every single day. Maybe it's a hook for your keys and purse by the door, maybe it's a table as you walk in, whatever it is make sure it works for you and your space.
Reset your house at the end of every day.
That means throw pillows get straightened, throw blankets go in the basket, dishes get done, make your house look like nobody lives in it. Remember to clear off your counters and tables so they are ready for tomorrow’s use. Take out the trash as soon as it gets full--it will make it easier to keep your home clean if there aren't piles of garbage sitting around! And if there’s any kid messes, have them help you reset their spaces too!
Toss your Junk Mail
Junk mail. Toss it before you ever even walk into your house. Go straight to your garbage can right now.
Everyone gets a Laundry Day
We all have laundry. Nobody wants to do it. Pick a day. That's the day you do laundry. If you have a lot of kids, it might be one day for each kid, but do your laundry.
Pick a Day to do errands
Are you doing errands every single day? Well, just stop, because that's just silly. Pick one day. Do them all. One errand day, And that's it that’s all you got.
Do those five things and you're going to stay organized better than you ever have. I promise. Do it today!
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The Art of Craft Storage
As a professional organizer, I often see craft rooms go from delightful creativity hubs to chaotic messes. However, with a little strategy, craft storage can be both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
As a professional organizer, I often see craft rooms go from delightful creativity hubs to chaotic messes. However, with a little strategy, craft storage can be both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Categorizing your crafts by type and project can save you time and stress. For example, keeping all your knitting supplies in one place and your scrapbooking tools in another can streamline your crafting process.
Utilize clear bins for storage. These allow you to see what's inside, eliminating the need to rummage through a sea of supplies.
Consider vertical storage. Wall-mounted pegboards or shelves can hold a variety of containers, tools, and materials. This not only saves space but also keeps your supplies within easy reach.
Label everything. This simple step can prevent confusion and help you locate your supplies quickly.
Remember, an organized craft room is a productive one. Happy crafting!
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What is the CHAOS Method™ of Organization?
Have you ever wondered how we organize our clients’ homes? Or maybe where to start when organizing your own home? We use the CHAOS Method™ to organize and here is what that means…
Have you ever wondered how we organize our clients’ homes? Or maybe where to start when organizing your own home?
We use the CHAOS Method™ to organize and here is what that means:
C – Categorize
H – Is it helpful or hurtful?
A – Take Action
O – Organize
S – Simplify
C - Categorize
As you are going through your belongings, it is important to put them into categories. Like items with like items. You will get a better idea about whether or not you need to hold onto four can openers, for instance.
H - Hurtful or helpful
As you go through your belongings ask yourself, is this item helpful or hurtful? Are you asking yourself how a tank top can be either helpful or hurtful? Well, what emotion does it elicit? This follows what Marie Kondo talks about and she has a valid point. What emotion do you feel? Go with your gut. If the emotion is not positive, that probably means you should eliminate it from your life.
A - Action
Take action once you have decided how you feel about a possession. Discard, donate, or keep.
O - Organize
Get containers to store your items.
S - Simplify
Label everything to set your family and yourself up for success in maintaining your organization systems.
Now enjoy the fruits of your efforts, sit back, and relax!
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