Project: Simplify - Hot Spot #1

I finally finished my first “Hot Spot” for Project Simplify!  The first project was the clothes closet.  I thought, “This should be easy!”  First off, we live in an old house that has tiny closets so it shouldn’t take too long.  Secondly, didn’t I just clean my closet?  Isn’t it actually pretty tidy right now?  Lol!  Oh I was wrong, so wrong.  Yes, it is small; I’d definitely like something with a little walking room.  And it’s true that I did just clean out some maternity clothes that haven’t been worn in close to a year, but what was hiding behind those doors was truly a disaster.  If I wasn’t so proud of the outcome there would be no way I would show the “before” picture, but the “after” picture only looks good when you can see the disaster it was before.  Here it is…

I started by emptying the closet completely.  I didn’t even realize how much stuff was in there until I started taking it out.  Yes, that’s my wedding veil hanging there.  I don’t even know how it ended up in this closet or when.  It’s now gently folded away with my silk scarves and other things I’ll never wear but *sigh* can’t throw away.  Not to worry, though, I did donate, recycle or trash a ton of stuff.  I had a huge purse collection from my teens that I was finally able to let go of and clothes I never wear will now find new appreciative owners.  When I was done it still didn’t look quite right so I headed to Ikea for some new hangers.  It did the trick, and now I can proudly show off my “after” picture for all to see. :o)



Project: Simplify — Simple Mom

You might have read in my first post that I'm a bit of a pack rat.  What I didn't say is how I'm working on changing that by clearing out the clutter and getting organized.  Before I had my son, my best friend lived with us and taught me how getting organized can not only save you money but prevent stress too.  She organized my spice cupboard (among other things) and now I can find the spices I need and everything doesn't come falling out onto the counter.  Thanks Candice!!  :o)

I've been trying to get motivated to get the rest of the house organized but most days it feels overwhelming and I don't know where to start.  That's where Project Simplify comes in.  I subscribe to Simple Mom and recently got an email about their 5 weeks plan to attack different hot spots in your home to declutter and organize.  What a great idea!  The project started a couple weeks ago so I've got some catching up to do but figure this is a great way to motivate myself to get cracking on my big goal... a organized house where everything has it's place.  I can almost imagine it.  :o)

I'll post before and after pictures of the completed "Hot Spot".  This should be fun!