A Hall Closet In Need Of Attention: STAT!
Okay, okay...yes, this is a closet in my house. I was just telling a neighbor that one of my first projects of the new year was to clean out and organize a terribly messy closet. She didn't believe me, that there was an unorganized spot in my house. I said just wait, you'll see photos of it on my blog in a few days.
(Obviously she, unlike you, has not seen the master walk-in closet! Hopefully that's another project for later in the year.)
At first this closet had order. Then during this past summer, when I had a lot of projects to complete while also trying to keep blocks of time free to hang out with the kids, I just started throwing things back in after using.
First task, clear everything out. Then sort, toss away, donate, organize and put back in with order. I'll keep you posted...this is not my area of expertise, but I'll try!
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It looks well organized on this end. Boxes & more boxes. Organization...ahhhh
Mr. Goodwill Hunting
Woke up this morning around 6;00 a.m. and told myself my new year resolution would be organize my masterbedroom closet. but opted to organize the hallway closet first w/c had all the jacket of course and then my DIY chair that sit in their the last 8 months ;(
This post is funny w/c really telling me I had to start now. :)
Happy New Year Janell!
Whew, for a minute I thought you were just a little too perfect! Glad to know that you do have a not so tidy spot in your home;-)
Can't wait to see how you plan to organize the closet. I think wicker milk crate type baskets would look great in there with little labels attached to them. That't what I plan to do to mine.
I know this post is about reorganizing your closet, but can I change the focus??? That light fixture is amazing. I am over the moon!
I love the light too! Maybe that's the secret...hang a fabulous light in front of a messy closet and no one will notice!
As for the closet...isn't it crazy how much time it takes to organize it, and how little time it takes to mess it up?
Happy New Year!
So glad you are going first, then I can take lessons from you, good luck!
Meg
Oh how I need to do that to our tiny linen closet. It is sooooooo bad. Can't wait to see yours all done. Hugs, Marty
You can do it!! Just think of the accomplishment you're going to feel when you compare the before and after shots of this project!
P.S. The light fixture is so unique! Where did you find such a beauty?
can't wait to see the final outcome! good luck! and the light fixture is fabulous!
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I love that light! I hardly saw the closet because I kept looking up at that light, that was your plan wasn't it?! I do the same thing, I think I'm saving time until I can't find stuff the next time around.
Good Luck!! It's good that you have the space for storage!! That closet is heaven!
um, forget the closet- can we talk about the light fixture? i want one! it's gorgeous, Janell!!!!
On the bright side Janell, this is a one day project. Your stenciling projects must have taken days.
Happy organizing!
I just did this to our office closet/perennial dumping ground. Now the room seems to feel physically lighter when you walk in, and I open the closet door about 10 times a day to once again feel that delicious sense of accomplishment. One thing that helped... as I removed everything from the crowded shelves I'd place them into one of three bins: toss, keep in closet, keep but put elsewhere. Then I took the "keep in closet bin" and sorted everything into logical groupings as they went back on the shelves. I think I saw this trick on a TLC show long ago, and it really worked.
Good luck!!!
Who wants to clean when you can stare at that light all day? Irregardless of what's behind the closet doors... that light will distract anyone! Love.
OK if this is your biggest character flaw then I guess we still like you, ha! Seriously, my closets need WAY more organization than that...one day. Maybe you will once again inspire me.
-Rene
You'll have that closet whipped into shape in no time. You already have a great start with all the wonderful storage. Love, love, love the light.
It'll go quite quickly once you get started, I promise!
Oh we could definitely be besties with our hidden closet messes. It just shows you know how to PRIORITIZE. If it's behind a door and no one but your fam sees it? It's last on the list, for sure :) Good luck with your organizing!
I could barely even look at the mess in the closet because of that gorgeous light above it!
Janell it might be unorganized but with that chandelier in front of it, it still look fabulous!
Didn't get a chance yet to wish you & yours a tremendous 2011! Happy New Year.
Cheers ~ Deb
Organizing projects are my favorite! I'm sure you'll be done in a snap! x
Somehow Janell, seeing this closet makes me feel better. And here I was thinking every square inch of your gorgeous home was decorated/organized! :)
I need to do some similar organizing myself. I've got several upstairs closets that are simply repositories for junk.
Ha!! that looks looks my closet on a good day LOL.
Honestly, that's not too bad. Maybe I'm just swayed by all of the Hoarders episodes I've seen lately, but that closet will be fixed in no time!
Closet can't look that bad with that light hanging in front of it! Looks like it was perfectly organized and then things start getting thrown in, right! I know that tune very well. I just made my hubby break open the wall behind ours. Major work in progress.
I have a closet just like that!!
I have a closet just like that!!
who noticed the closet with that stunning light infront!... good luck organizing! :)
That's what I spent yesterday doing, sorting, moving the contents of and organizing 3 closets! Yours has the potential of being nice and neat, you already seem to have had a system going, just needs to be re-arranged!
Loving this project! Aim for function rather than perfection ... it's easy for the decorators in us to take over and get way too anal.
Your new blog looks amazing as well!
xo,
cristin
Hi Janelle! Local Oregonian with you every day here! Love your blog and your new layout - it's very pretty! Good luck on your closet! I find I do that with EVERYTHING! Get it out and don't put it away! Jeeesh you'd think I would learn! Good luck - can't wait to see the finished product. Your blog is VERY inspiring and I've gotten many ideas from you. Thanks!!!
Oh wow! I NEED to see you work your magic on your closet...mine needs help in a similar way.
BTW, LOVE the new blog design. Really has great impact and suits you so well.
Oh, first off I LOVE your new look around here. And, the closet....yes I am actually procrastinating at the moment from organizing our master closet....the last place in the house that still has a few boxes. I really hate organizing but feel so much better when it is done. Looking forward to see how you work your magic!
Oh sweet Janell - that is what we call organized in this house. However, I am excited to see what nifty and cool thing you do in the closet. But now I am thinking that my little closets of messiness needs some help too! Damn you for the inspiration! :)
Good luck...can't wait to see it when you are finished : )
Paula
Oh, if we were neighbors! You could stencil my powder room and I could play with your closet! Happy organizing!
Looks pretty good already but I'm sure you'll make it much more fabulous!!
btw: LOVE you light fixture :)
this definitely looks better than some of my closets!! haha
xo
dana
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You start organizing first and then we will all follow!!! Love the look of your blog. I love change.....so fun.
Forget the closet and just focus on that LOVELY light! Where oh where did you find that???
No really, I just organized our front closet and it always takes serious dedication. Good for you for tackling a disorganized spot in your home...just focus on how good it will feel when it is all accomplished!!
Please tell us where you got that light fixture. It's so beautiful!!
I can't wait to see how you organize it. I have a similar closet full of games and I really need to address it! More importantly, where is the light fixture from? It's beautiful!
Look for a post on the light fixture tomorrow! Janell
I've been working on my own stashes of disorganization around the house! Would love for you to link up at my "1st project of the year" party starting 1/11/11!
Amy
It's comforting to know that I'm not the only one with a closet like this!! I find the busier you are, the harder it is to keep things in their places. I've got plenty of organizing to do myself! :)
Aahh...it's not that bad!! Just noticed the new background design..very nice!
I'm right behind you, Janell. I starting on our closets tomorrow. My goal for January is to get them organized. I'm liking those plastic bins you have in your closet. I also eye Pictionary. A fun family game!
I love the new blog design. Shari just redid mine too. She is the best!
Love the new blog design, very classic and simple!
Need to do the same!
Thank goodness - she is not perfect! (:
I think many of us have a need to start the new year fresh and in control. I am doing the same over here - getting rid of things and clutter. Feels good!
ox, Mon
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A great place to start the new year, i have a closet very similiar.
Just dropping by to say LOVE the new layout design. xxoo
How have I not heard of your blog?! Sometimes I swear I must live under a rock. I found you via Shari's blog redesign which looks awesome by the way. She is so talented. We have the messy closet thing in common. My home is usually spotless, just don't open the closets! Time for me to reorganize as well. xo
WE all have our closets behind doors for a reason!! I am doing the same thing right along with YOU. I just wrote a post on my linen closet which has become a messy prop closet, no room for linens anymore.
Be sure and come by for my Container STore gift card $75 giveaway. Lots of things to help organize there!! Kathysue
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