Day 13 :: Get Your Home Decluttered in 28 Days: The Master Closet

 

Are we really halfway there to getting our home decluttered and organized?!  You can start at Day One or any day to join in on the fun.  Yes, it is actually kind of fun to see stuff that you no longer need or want taken out of your home to give you room for the things you really love.  But take it step-by-step.  This isn’t a race.  We have researched organization tips and offer some advice and suggestions to help you de-clutter and design your home the way you have envisioned.

I mentioned in previous posts that one of the things I realized after looking at décor magazines, Pinterest and friend’s homes – what because clear – was that I appreciated when the home was organized.  They didn’t even necessarily have to be my particular décor style – but if the house looked like it was given the care and love it deserved – I loved it!  We spend so much time in our homes – why not make it the haven you want!  But this usually means getting rid of stuff.  Here’s to only having what you really love in your home.

Day 13 is our Master Closet.  I wanted to start here because our clothes are an extention of who we are – or what we want to be.  I was ready for a new me and wanted to clear out clothes that weren’t working for me anymore. I have two closets in our Master Bedroom and I wanted to start with the one that I use most often.

Here is a Before Picture:

 

Had clothes in there from pre-baby days (size 4) that needed to go!

 

As you can see, I had clothes stuffed in there that I soon came to realize weren’t being worn.  One afternoon, I went through each piece of clothing and determined if I had worn it recently, if it still fit (or would fit if I lose these holiday pounds I put on) or if I even liked it anymore.  At the end of the clear-out, I had four bags – two which were donated to our local Salvation Army, and two I brought to our local resale boutique. I think this is a good thing to do about twice a year if not more.  By looking through our clothes, we see what we are really wearing and what is just taking up space.

 

 

Good luck on this journey.  I found that by letting go of clothing I no longer wear I had room for some new clothes!  Check you local resale boutiques to sell back clothes that aren’t working for you for one reason or another and use that cash to get some new items that fit the person you are today!  Have fun lovely dandelion moms!

 

First Step:

Remove all your clothing – yes, all of it!  You can go section by section but make sure to go through each piece and decide if you want to keep them, donate or sell. I sold some clothes and earned back enough to buy some new pieces!

Second Step:

Put these clothes aside you want to give away or sell into bags.  Make sure to drop them off this week.  Nothing is worse than having a trash bag in your room collecting dust (says the girl who did that for a week).

Third Step:

Head over to Marshall’s or other discounted store to pick up some pretty baskets, containers and hangers.  I love when the hangers match!  I am attempting to put my summer wardrobe and winter wardrobe on two different colored hangers.  But it is all a process!

 

Fourth Step:

For my scarves, I folded them like this and put them in some pretty baskets I found at Marshalls.  Each are separated into winter and spring/summer baskets.  Come springtime, I will put the winter ones away into a covered plastic bin.  This includes my sweaters as well.  I put some cedar wood into all of my baskets to keep the moths away.

 

Fifth Step:

Organize your shoes.  Again, make sure to go through your shoes to see which ones you are actually wearing.  I ended up giving away a large bag of shoes that I just don’t wear anymore. By doing this, it helps you see what you really need next time you go shopping!  Our fashion contributor for dandelion moms, recommends to put your shoes in this way so it gives you more storage room.  Doesn’t she have great shoes?!

 

Sixth Step:

You can put your sweaters in a covered plastic bin or in a basket like I did.  I figured by winter’s end (which in Southern Califronia comes very quickly) I will store them in a covered plastic container and store elsewhere.  But for now, this works (along with the cedar wood) that deters moths.

Seventh Step:

Organize your clothes into seasons.  I put all my summer dresses together, pants and skirts in another area, and jackets and coats in another.  My other closet has my blouses and shirts which I still need to go through.

I am so wanting a new wardrobe and tempted to sell or give away most of these shirts!  What I like about going to resale boutiques is that you can get a new wardrobe on the cheap!  Just the other day I picked up five blouses, two pairs of J-Brand jeans, and a Ellie Tahari dress for around $125.00.  I love to check out the retail prices on these finds and if I had paid retail the bill would have been over $1,200!  Definitely check out www.crossroadstrading.com or other discounted boutiques online or in your area.  eBay is always a good place to find deals on your favorite designers/brands.

 

Eighth Step:

Somehow I managed to hurt my neck this weekend (two herniated disks in my neck – ouch) so I am postponing painting my closet until I am functional again.  I love some of the examples found on Pinterest and I figure why not add some fun to our Master Closets!  I found these super fun jewelry stands at Marshalls and ended using them to place my favorite hats on.  You can add some candles (just for the pretty scents as I wouldn’t recommend actually lighting them) in your closet, and some hooks to hang your jewelry.  Have fun with it lovely dandelion moms.  This is your home, your haven, so make it as pretty as you like.

 

Here is our After Pictures.  It is still a work-in-progress but it is a good start!

More fun ideas to try out!

 

 

Great tips found on Buzzfeed.

 

 

Found on Place of My Taste.

 

 

View Along The Way hangs her purses on hangers.  I did this in our other closet and it is really helpful as I can see easily what I have.

 

 

Freckles Chick has some great ideas to add some pretty into our closets.

 

 

Apartment Therapy provides a tutorial on how to build your own built-ins using an IKEA bookcase.

 

 

Apartment Therapy also provides this cute and resourceful idea.

 

Are you motivated to go through and organize your Master Closet now?

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