Tried And True Method For Purging Your Closet

   

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Do You Find It Hard To Let Go Of Things?

 

I will never make a claim to fame about having an organized closet all of the time.

When in the mood, I truly love to organize just about anything, but getting in the mood is happening less and less lately.

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Over the years I have tried many different types of organizing techniques. I have read many articles, and even books on this subject.

Are you all like me?!….. 

I am still looking for a way that I can keep more than I should have in my closet space, in an organized manner.

The truth of the story is, with out the space and proper storage no one can truly stay organized.

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Most of us feel we lack proper space, but in my case, I have a nice size closet, not huge but it is a walk-in and 30 years ago it felt massive, now, not so much!!

The only way for me to make more space is  to get rid of things by purging.

TODAY WE ARE GOING TO TALK ABOUT THE DREADED WORD AND ACTIVITY OF........

 

*PURGING*

Sometimes the hardest thing in the world to do is let go of things!!

It takes time, decision making skills, and letting go physically and emotionally of things.....

 ....That is a lot to swallow!!!

One thing that I have figured out over the years is when I start the process of purging it is very difficult to let go of things, but as time goes by, and I purge more and more, it becomes easier. 

So I figured out a way to make it less painful for myself.

 

I know you have all heard of making 3 piles, or use 3 boxes…

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It doesn’t have to be fancy to be effective…..

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I am sure we are all quite familiar with this method.

I like to add a couple more categories to the mix…..

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Most of the time when we find it hard to let go of something we are unsure because:

1. We have an emotional attachment to the item

2. We think someone we care for might like it

3. We think it might have some monetary value

I have found that if I add an unsure box, sell box and a gift box to the keep and trash box, I can go quickly through the purging process.

KEEP*DONATE*UNSURE*SELL*GIFT*

*TRASH*

Once I have sorted and purged everything I can go to the unsure box and put most of the items in one of the other boxes. It is at this point I have now become realistic and willing to let go of things.

This has worked for me and for others that I have helped in the purging process. Try it I think you might like it!

In my next post I will tell you all about a couple more techniques that have helped me in the organizing and purging process of my closet.

 

 

Lighting Decisions To Be Made!

 

In my last post you all got to see my mantels new look. This change opened up more opportunities and choices for lighting sconces……

You will notice there is not sconce on the left side!

This was done on purpose because we had to try out three different sconces.

Number One

This is actually a mock-up because this very bad blogger forgot to take a picture of this sconce in the room…..

Here is the actual sconce that we tried out. It is from Lamps Plus and I must say I was quite impressed with it’s design and quality. I love the round shape and the fact that it has a mirror  to further reflect the lighting.

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I think this sconce would work equally as well in a traditional, or a more contemporary setting. 

It comes in the antque nickel or antique brass finishes………

I know this is going to sound a bit off the subject, but do you ever watch, “What Not To Wear!”? Stay with me now.....



See the sconce on the wall? Isn’t it a handsome piece?

Choice Number 2

This is designed by none other than Johnathan Adler, now I know you have all heard of him. I had no idea he had lighting designs at Lamps Plus.

Jonathan Adler Ventana Nickel

Plug-In Wall

Lamp

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When I opened up the box and saw this little beauty, I fell in love with its sleek, handsome style.

It had just the right amount of black and brass for my room.

The round backing is wood and so is the base of the sconce.

(all sconces were temporarily hung for visualizing purposes)

The oval lampshade in natural linen offered just the right amount of softness the room needs. Again, I was very impressed with the quality and the design itself.

I have one more sconce to show you……..

Choice Number Three

This sconce is designed by one of my favorite designers, Mary McDonald.

She always does such an amazing job with her interiors, and bold choice of colors and patterns, yet still has a classic traditional bend, which is exactly what I love.

Her lighting designs for Lamps Plus did not disappoint. She has a whole collection that is amazing. Go Here to see the whole collection. 

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Mary McDonalds Directoire Sconce from Lamps Plus.

This is another beauty from Lamps Plus! Who knew they had so many designer’s lighting?

This offered me more black in the room. It’s square design had clean lines, and was very sophisticated and handsome.

( plugged in with an extension cord, you can see it laying on the mantel)

Wow! with each sconce the choice got harder and harder,  they all worked, and  were of excellent quality and design.

Decisions, Decisions!!

The decision has been made, and we are going to place the order, so you will just have to wait a little bit longer to see which one worked out the best in our room.

With each sconce there will have to be some re-wiring, and the light box will have to be hung a bit lower. Still more projects to do, but we are making some good progress!!

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Which sconces do you think I chose, or should have chosen?

 

 

My Mantel Has A New Look!

   

For those of you who read my blog on a regular basis, you know that I am in the middle of a family room re-do.

It has been a really fun and exciting project for me, and at times frustrating, but the end results are always pleasing to me.

One of the elements in my room that got a new look was my  over-mantel.

My mantel spans over 17 ft and it has an antique over-mantel from the early 1900’s.

This is a collage of the change in process…..

We need to add a bit of height since we took off the embellished top.

We played with several pieces of moldings…..

When I say we, I should be saying Hubby!! I designed it with his help and he did all the cutting, caulking and painting, but I did stand back and give my approval, that counts, right?

Over-mantel with it's new top......

Here it is from all different angles. I am so pleased with the results, and I actually think it looks a bit more elegant like this. 

By removing the embellishments it has opened up so many more options for the  sconces, and other elements on the mantel.

You will notice on the left side of the mantel there is a missing sconce…….

Next big decision is lighting!!

I have three choices to choose from.

Come back and see my choices!