*Space saving method.
Ummm please don't judge me...
*Stuff your boots with old magazine's to keep their shape.
Do NOT keep extra hangers (waste of space).
I haven't finger spaced since my retail days...I will never miss that part.
I am really proud of myself for filling up an extra large trash bag full of clothes and shoes.
Now we need to figure out what to do with this extra room.
Now we need to figure out what to do with this extra room.
- If you haven't worn it in 6 months you probably won't. Toss it
- Don't keep clothes you plan on wearing "someday" when your hair grows back out, if it comes back in style, or clothes that you plan on fitting into again.
- Only keep clothes that flatter/fit your current size.
- Only keep what you love.
- Do not put empty hangers back in closet, donate them.
-If you think "maybe this will come back in style" it probably will but you probably want the new version.
DONATE to:
-Younger Siblings
-Friends
-Ask your Church
-Womens Shelter
-Buffalo Exchange
-Plato's Closet
-Have a Clothing Swap
What I learned after organizing
I have way too many plaid shirts.
I don't need anymore T-shits. Nora said "It's not like people will remember you in that, it's not a statement piece."
I don't need to add to my sweatpant/workout/sleep stash.
I am happier when organized.
Thank God Jacob made us the most delicious sandwiches and got us wine to keep us happy during all this hard work. And SUPER THANKS to Nora who gave up her day off to help a Cray Cray in need.
*If you have a hard time getting rid of things try watching Hoarders. My friend Natalie gave me that tip!
22 comments:
I am so unbelievably jealous of your collection of cowboy boots!!
Where did you get your tan leather tooled pair?!
WEMAKEPLANS
Annie-
Thanks, I got them at a place called Texas Junk here in my neighborhood. Back in high school my uncle took me and I got 3 pair of boots for $90 dollars. They have a whole room just boots from floor to ceiling. AMAZING!
That is soooo awesome! I need to get different hangers for sure! I am working on repurposing old clothes that I want to get rid of and sell them looking cool in my store! :) Ha ha! :) yay...turning old clothes into green! You should totes open a shop my closet store...you have awesome style I bet others would love to shop your discards! Hearts, Janna Lynn
please tell me where your friend got those pants!!!!! amazing pants!
you're so right about all of your tips. i always try to tell myself that i've had something for 3 years and not worn it so i have to let it go, but i tend to be a clothes hoarder. i need you to come help me!
Thanks! I love those pants they are from Free People:)
Bonfire- I want them too!!! Nora has the best clothes ever!
Danielle- If you lived here me and Nor would be over with the wine and help you in a jiffy! I have these really ugly river shoes and i just couldn't give them up...REALLY UGLY.
Nora calls them my BUTCH shoes:) ha
I just spring cleaned my closet yesterday. Boy was it fun.
I use old wine bottles to keep my boots standing up. I can never manage to remember to take them in for recycling, so they just started to become my boot stands & I love that they function that way now!
I'm totally guilty of the: "i'll wear this when i get back to that size!" thing...
Maybe I should go ahead and get rid of that stuff...It's so hard, though!
You guys really did a lovely job!
Oooh What a brave woman- I want to meet her! Want to come help me with mine? :D payback?? hee hee
I recently had to go through my closet as well and filled three trash bags! It felt so freeing :) It's so much easier to put outfits together when your closet is organized!
xo Jac
HAA!! I'm not the only one who uses Hoarders as motivation!! After 2 episodes I go in crazy purging mode and go through my several boxes of "stuff i have no where to put but can't throw away".
But don't eat while watching Hoarders...I made that mistake :(
A couple exceptions:
Those who live in places where there's a winter- the 6 month rule wouldn't apply to seasonal items
Pregnancy- I PRAY TO GOD these clothes fit again one day.... =(
Very inspirational! I recently cleaned out my closet due to nesting and have bags n bags to donate to local clothing re-vampers now.
Wow, you did a great job and this has inspired me to clean out my jungle of a closet! You have a lot of cute items :)
Thank you for this. Great tips! xo.
It looks amazing! I always start out strong when I'm on a mission to organize my closet but the energy fizzles quickly. Sadly I don't have Nora who can help. But next time I'll try your tips + hoarders + wine + sandwiches.
Alrighty. This has totally inspired me. I just went digging through my garage for an old shoe organizer. I have a closet in my little home office where i keep all of my etsy inventory and it's turning into an enormous mess! must organize vintage shoes!
Justina- AWESOME!
Dani- GOOD IDEA! *noted
Lydia- thanks babe! It is super hard but feels so good!
Susan, I totally owe you one of those nights! let me know and me and a bottle will be your pal to talk to and reason with:)
Jac- woah! 3 bags! mad props to you!!! I agree about feeling free!
Danielle- hahaha me too and I have to take a shower bc i feel all itchy after watching:)
Goddess- I agree with your exceptions!!! Totally FAIR! you can do it!
Megan- Thank you! I am just happy to see those cute items now that I threw away so many Uglies. haha!
Nicole- You are welcome hopefully I can share some more!
Rotastic- It always helps to have a friend to giggle with even if she just sits there with you. AND SNACKS ARE A MUST! Wine is never a bad idea:)
Courtney- YAY! I am so glad this post was inspirational to you:) ooooh take pics of the process. Love me some shoes!
xo
Brandi
Looks great now! I have WAY too many plaid shirts too. I'm not getting rid of em though! I like that Hoarders idea, that's fab.
-Leah
SV
Hahaha this is an awesome post with awesome advice! After one big purge and haul last summer, I find that it's easier to keep up with it, checking in on my closet every few months or so to see if I'm still hanging onto things I thought I'd wear during the last purge.
It's also a great excuse to go to Buffalo Exchange and get new stuff!
Mel
Leah and Mel- Sometimes I say if I get rid of 10 things I can buy one:)
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