I've been sorting and purging and re-storing our things over the last few weeks, but I really like this process. It lends opportunity to taking a close look at your things for the coming season or two - it's more obvious for children, who outgrow things like jackets, pants, and shoes, but my own … [Read more...]
A Gift: Closet Therapy
I stayed with my sister when I went to Toronto last week for the Blissdom conference. Though I have kind offers from lots of friends willing to put me up for a few nights (thanks, all!) I always choose to stay with her because we don't get to see each other as much as we'd like, and when we hunker … [Read more...]
The Closet Shrink: Fall Overhaul
It all started one day last week, when my son asked if there were any gloves around... damn, but the mornings can be super-chilly these days! And we keep a basket on a shelf inside the coat closet, but I haven't rifled through that thing since we stopped shoving stuff in there at the end of last … [Read more...]
Your Style Council – The Purge
We left off a while ago... the back-to-school round-up and other related shenanigans tend to make a good part of September a total write-off when it comes to trying to get one's own self sorted out. It's okay though - it's a process - you can't get yourself completely kitted out in one week. Nor … [Read more...]
Hey, What’s That Smell?
Now and again, our hall closet seems to experience that not-so-fresh feeling, and I want to run out and by some Massengill. Massengill for Closets, I mean. A douche for your depository, maybe? Go have a walk on the beach and talk about it with your mother. (Hold hands, even.)It's a normal phenomenon … [Read more...]
Friday Favorites – Overdoor Pocket Bag
Overdoor Pocket Bags (otherwise known as overdoor shoe bags)Of all the various organizers I have in my house, these are my favorites. By far.Until recently these over-the-door bags were marketed mainly for shoes. I have to say I was ahead of the curve as far as finding other uses for … [Read more...]
Sneak Peek
Well, the dusty, miserable, un-fun parts of our home improvements project has finally turned a corner, and we're finally onto The Pretty.Before these we got our tres-delicious closet system from Ikea, Martin and I had shared a closet. It was the closet in our former bedroom in our very old … [Read more...]
Closet Basics
Do you still have your prom dress in your closet just in case you need a black tie outfit? Are you hanging on to your favourite pair of jeans until they fit you again? Are some of your double-breasted, shoulder padded suits gathering dust? Spring is just around the corner and it’s time to purge our … [Read more...]