Organizing Envy–Ideas to Inspire and Try

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I’ve been at my mom’s house that last few days helping her deal with the aftermath of a pipe bursting and ruining all of her floors.  All of the furniture has been moved out and new flooring is being installed throughout the house.  It’s a big mess but things are getting done and I’m grateful that she is ok and that the damage wasn’t any worse.

Starting tomorrow, the hubs and I will be working on getting everything back in place and doing a little organizing while we are at it.  When something like this happens, it makes you look at everything in a new light and take stock of what really matters and what things you no long need or value.  My mom is ready to let some things go.

With a big organizing task ahead of me, I thought I’d share some organizing inspiration with you today.

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Linen Closet Organizing

Isn’t this linen closet just beautiful?  You’d never know that this cabinet is actually a pantry piece meant to be used in the kitchen.  My mom doesn’t have a free-standing piece like this but I could use these ideas in her linen closet. The shelves on the doors are great for keeping small items visible so I’m inspired to add these storage bins to her linen closet door.

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Clothes Closet Organizing

Getting my moms closets back together is going to be a task.  She has a lot of clothes and shoes but things were in a bit of disarray.  A few storage baskets and a small cubby to hold shoes will add style and order.  And I’m loving the idea of cloth bins which could hold her scarves and cold weather accessories.

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Household Supplies Organizing

I love coming across clever organizing ideas and this one using a closet storage piece to hold paper towels is brilliant.

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Kitchen Organizing

Baskets are definitely my go-to decorative accessory when it come to organization.   I love the idea of using an oversized baskets in the kitchen to hold cutting boards and such.

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Office Organizing

And here’s another clever organizing idea using a basket.  I’m definitely inspired by this one.

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A TJMaxx just opened in my moms hometown so while they finish up the flooring I’m off to do some shopping for baskets, bins and other goodies.  I’ll be back tomorrow with a new Favorites of The Week post so stop by and check it out.  And happy Thursday!

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Dressing Your Closet

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I know many of you have organizing your closet on the to-do list for the new year.  I’ve started re-organizing mine, getting rid of pieces that no longer appeal to me and creating a pile for donation and a pile for alterations.

Spending time in my closet got me thinking about ways to add a little style to it.  I know most of us don’t have closets as large and glamorous as the one below but we can dream right!

 Yes, this space is amazing and the white finishes allow the clothes to stand out, but another element that I love in this closet is the personalization.  Little details like the chandelier and artwork add so much to make this closet space feel personal, intimate and extra stylish.

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Even if you have a really small closet, you can add some of these same elements to make your closet feel special.

Hang a piece of artwork on one wall or add a framed photo or decorative accent on one of the shelves.

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Buy a super chic chandelier from your local hardware store and hang it in the closet.  Something with a little color will add a beautiful glow and enhance the atmosphere.

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A super inexpensive decorative option is to frame shopping bags and hang a collection on the wall of the closet or even the inside of the door.  I got several bags stashed for just for this purpose.

Framed Shopping Bags

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If you love a vintage vibe, you can also hang a grouping of vintage fashion prints.  You can find lots of these for download online or via Etsy.

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Since I don’t have a lot of open space in my closet, I’ve chosen to hang a clipboards on the wall and use that for art and inspiration.  I hang pictures of outfits I love or ideas for pairing different pieces together.

If you have a large wall space I love the idea of hanging multiple clipboards for inspiration photos and using them to hold the jewelry you’d wear with a particular outfit.

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Another great idea that melds function and style is to hang a few open frames on the wall and store your jewelry on hooks within the frame.    Your jewelry will serve as visual art and creative storage.

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There really are a lot of different ways you can dress up your closet and put your personality on display.  If you like the idea of framed art, I’ve rounded up a few prints from Etsy that I think are perfect for a closet space or bathroom.  And you’ll get you’ll get a dose of inspiration each morning when you get dressed.

Stop Glamour Time

Stop, Glamour Time via Eat,Say,Love on Etsy  $18.00

Hello Gorgeous

Hello Gorgeous via My Love Note Designs on Etsy

Fashion Fades

Fashion Fades via DCA Studio on Etsy

Classy

Classy via Kardzkouture on Etsy

I Am Fashion

I Am Fashion via City Comforts DC on Etsy

Like me, I hope you’ll make the most of the closet space you have until that dream closet comes along.

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Have fun decorating and organizing  your closets in the new year!

Shelly

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