Closet Organizing Tips: Out with the Old this Spring

Here is the latest article from the KV Style paper where Elaine shares her best organizing tips to over 13000 readers in her community of Rothesay NB Canada. You can read the article online here

With the recent time change, the arrival of spring and this long weekend many of you are probably feeling the urge to start moving the winter wardrobe out and the spring wardrobe in.

This seasonal rite of passage is the perfect time to get all of your closets in tip top shape…that means the kiddies, hall closets and even the master bedroom.

Perhaps the most difficult part of this closet organizing process is letting go of items that are no longer useful. The attachment we have to our clothing and the guilt associated with letting be paralyzing. To help with this tricky issue I have some helpful decision making tools that will make light work of your closet transformation.

The Slow Purge

Take all the hangers in your closets and hang them backwards (with the hook pointing out). As things are worn re-hang with hangers facing the right way. At the end of each month, take a quick scan and notice the hooks that are still backwards. Obviously these are the items that you have not worn recently. Unless it is a special occasion outfit you probably will never wear it again…really…be honest with yourself, does it need to take up valuable closet space.

Goddess or Not

This technique is all about finding your inner DIVA. You know when you have something on and you feel awesome, you love to wear it…it’s a wardrobe favorite. Now think of the last time that you wore something and you felt…well you know…it’s a 3 letter word and I am not saying it. Would you rather feel like a “Goddess or not”? If it doesn’t and it’s not for painting or grubbing around in the garden, please let it go.

The Closet Hokey Pokey

This is my favorite. I am sure you will recognize the tune and the wording…with things changed around a bit to suit the occasion…that is the closet organizing occasion. This is a fun way to keep the closets clear of clutter. The children also like this one, it is easy to remember and they can follow this rule quite easily. You can see the video version of the Closet Hokey Pokey here …check it out now!

You put your new shirt in; you take the old shirts out
You put them in the basket, and donate them all about.
You do the closet pokey, and you keep the clutter out.
That’s what it’s all about!

Speaking of donations….keep in mind that your clutter could be someone else’s survival. Think of someone who may need the item more than you do. There are several local charities who would love to receive your clothing donation…they are only a phone call away.