Monday Musings - So, About My Closet!
We had a lovely Easter, enjoying brunch with my mom and my spouse's sister, followed by a stroll along a lovely walking path that follows a stream through my mom's retirement community.
Otherwise, lots of fun April activities await, most of which involve a bit of dressing up, something I much enjoy. I have the biggest closet I've ever had in this house, and I love it an to an embarrassing degree. Funny story: a neighbor toured our home recently, and when we went into the bedroom dressing area, he expressed surprise that I had the entire walk in closet to myself (my spouse uses the adjacent reach-in closet). I was shocked, because not once had it ever occurred to me to share. I wasn't being selfish - it had simply, genuinely never occurred to me that sharing was even an option! 😄
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Though it may look like two identical mirrored wardrobe closets, they are not. My spouse's on the right is a simple reach-in. Mine on the left is a big walk in. |
Anyhow, before I get on to the fun things I'm looking forward to in April, here are some photos of my beloved closet. Another side story here - we have had beautiful closet systems put into all of our home closets except for mine. The reason? I am so enamored of the way I was able to organize it out, I'm actually afraid of what a remodel might do to it!
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Two things here: 1) the hanging jewelry is all costume, so pretty much without any value (just saying!), and 2) I have wire shelf dividers arriving today to better organize my purses and I am so excited, lol! |
I showed my closet to a neighbor recently, in order to get her opinion on the pros vs cons of redoing it, and her opinion went from "Of course you should remodel it to match the rest of the house!" before seeing my closet, to "Oh my gosh, leave it as is!" after viewing my organizational results.
Bit of a sidetrack there - sorry!
April events include a symphony, a play (The Birds by Alfred Hitchcock), a 70's tribute band event, an 80's tribute band event, a winery event, an anniversary celebration event (not ours), a concert, a visit from my older daughter and her partner, and getting my spouse's sister moved and settled into my mom's unit.
Because I love to organize so much, I'm actually looking forward to the move with my sister-in-law - so much organizing will be involved I can hardly wait!
I know, what can I say? Other than to admit that 1) yes, I do believe I have some OCD tendencies, and 2) Marie Kondo is one of my greatest personal hero's ever. 😄
That's an impressive closet. Mine is more a step in closet and too full. I certainly can do a big purge and not likely miss much.
ReplyDeleteI do try and follow the rule of 'One in, one out' when I bring home clothing purchases. I absolutely have too many items, but they fit well in the closet, I stay within the budget we've set for clothing, nothing is crowded together, and my home is otherwise uncluttered, so I consider it my one, harmless vice.
DeleteLove your closet and am definitely impressed with your organizational skills! Love Marie Condo's book! I recently purged a lot of clothing that I keep "meaning to wear"... anyway, I now have a need to go shopping. I am trying to be intentional about it. Having recently retired, I actually have no idea what to buy. Your April calendar looks full of a lot of fun things! We are going to Cape Cod (one of our favorite places), at the end of the month. Won't be swimming weather but I love love love being at the ocean!
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I dislike cleaning tremendously (I have a longtime housecleaning team), but few things make me happier than organizing. Both of my daughters have asked for my help organizing various closets and cupboards, and I am always happy to oblige.
DeleteCape Cod sounds so delightful! So far we've only visited Martha's Vineyard, but have plans to do much more N East Coast exploring in the next few years!