Comments on: The Most Important Rule for an Organized Clothes Closet http://smallnotebook.org/2009/01/26/the-most-important-rule-for-an-organized-clothes-closet/ Encouragement for a Simple Home Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:29:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: niki http://smallnotebook.org/2009/01/26/the-most-important-rule-for-an-organized-clothes-closet/#comment-9623 niki Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:48:45 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=919#comment-9623 I see this is an older blog, but I am in the process of swapping my closet for the seasons (I do it twice a year, same as mentioned above) and through the year, try to "trade" something new for something old - I LOVE some of the suggestions here, especially the hanger backwards one - I previously tried everything from colored electricians tape (I used a new color each month when I put something away - I thought by the end of the season I could tell how long it had been since it had been worn, if at all), but one day my husband pulled out a shirt and said, "are these my fat pants or my October pants?" I got the point - obsessive = not good. Anyway, the trading something new for old (to be donated or reclassified to "if only.." if not fitting ideally) works really well; but I'm in a sorting slump. I do formal on the outside end, suits, jackets, sweaters, long sleeve, short, etc. then within that by type (collar/no collar/hoodie) then also by color - and I think I've taken it just too far. I have a big closet with a lot of clothes, but never anything to wear. My sister is organizing by outfit, then by style, but I like to mix and match... maybe just go by color? I'm afraid my shells will get hidden by sweaters... but I guess what I'm reading here is that if there is a chance, then there is still probably too much in the closet.... I see this is an older blog, but I am in the process of swapping my closet for the seasons (I do it twice a year, same as mentioned above) and through the year, try to “trade” something new for something old – I LOVE some of the suggestions here, especially the hanger backwards one – I previously tried everything from colored electricians tape (I used a new color each month when I put something away – I thought by the end of the season I could tell how long it had been since it had been worn, if at all), but one day my husband pulled out a shirt and said, “are these my fat pants or my October pants?” I got the point – obsessive = not good. Anyway, the trading something new for old (to be donated or reclassified to “if only..” if not fitting ideally) works really well; but I’m in a sorting slump. I do formal on the outside end, suits, jackets, sweaters, long sleeve, short, etc. then within that by type (collar/no collar/hoodie) then also by color – and I think I’ve taken it just too far. I have a big closet with a lot of clothes, but never anything to wear. My sister is organizing by outfit, then by style, but I like to mix and match… maybe just go by color? I’m afraid my shells will get hidden by sweaters… but I guess what I’m reading here is that if there is a chance, then there is still probably too much in the closet….

]]> By: Delton http://smallnotebook.org/2009/01/26/the-most-important-rule-for-an-organized-clothes-closet/#comment-7069 Delton Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:14:57 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=919#comment-7069 Shannon, try those vacuum storage bags. There are several sizes, and you just add clothing,bedding and remove the air from the bag with a vacuum and store anyware. And follow Bonnie's suggestion from January 26th above. Shannon, try those vacuum storage bags. There are several sizes, and you just add clothing,bedding and remove the air from
the bag with a vacuum and store anyware.

And follow Bonnie’s suggestion from January 26th above.

]]> By: Delton http://smallnotebook.org/2009/01/26/the-most-important-rule-for-an-organized-clothes-closet/#comment-7068 Delton Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:58:58 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=919#comment-7068 Bonnie that is one of the best ideas I've seen this year... Thank You! Bonnie that is one of the best ideas I’ve seen this year…

Thank You!

]]> By: Rose http://smallnotebook.org/2009/01/26/the-most-important-rule-for-an-organized-clothes-closet/#comment-6504 Rose Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:05:00 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=919#comment-6504 Congratulations!!! Your post was the most helpful!!! I have so many lovely clothes--but they don't look lovely when they are in the closet in such disarray. I will implement your suggestions and look forward to an orderly closet. Just bought big over the door shoe bag in a soft sage color. My first indication was to grab the pretty raspberry---but then my decorating rational side took over. Could not imagine openind two closet doors every day and having "raspberry" staring at me. Best to all of you out there--- Letz Doooooo It!!! Rose Congratulations!!!

Your post was the most helpful!!! I have so many lovely clothes–but they don’t look lovely when they are in the closet in such disarray.

I will implement your suggestions and look forward to an orderly closet.

Just bought big over the door shoe bag in a soft sage color. My first indication was to grab the pretty raspberry—but then my decorating rational side took over. Could not imagine openind two closet doors every day and having “raspberry” staring at me.

Best to all of you out there—
Letz Doooooo It!!!

Rose

]]> By: rachella http://smallnotebook.org/2009/01/26/the-most-important-rule-for-an-organized-clothes-closet/#comment-6337 rachella Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:16:51 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=919#comment-6337 That's a very interesting point. I wonder if it was the same in England? We also have no closets. I can't stand the heavy bureaus so I have two clothes rails in my room. <abbr><em><em>rachella´s last blog post..<a href="http://anditfeelslikehome.blogspot.com/2009/04/n-is-for-nachos-who-would-have-known.html" rel="nofollow"></a></em></abbr></em> That’s a very interesting point. I wonder if it was the same in England? We also have no closets. I can’t stand the heavy bureaus so I have two clothes rails in my room.

rachella´s last blog post..

]]> By: drucilla http://smallnotebook.org/2009/01/26/the-most-important-rule-for-an-organized-clothes-closet/#comment-5624 drucilla Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:31:25 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=919#comment-5624 From what I remember from my German classes back in 1492, closets in Germany were taxed as "rooms". No closets meant lower taxes. Still inconvenient, but more understandable. From what I remember from my German classes back in 1492, closets in Germany were taxed as “rooms”. No closets meant lower taxes. Still inconvenient, but more understandable.

]]> By: SHANNON BAYLON http://smallnotebook.org/2009/01/26/the-most-important-rule-for-an-organized-clothes-closet/#comment-5308 SHANNON BAYLON Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:53:32 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=919#comment-5308 okay i am still deciding what to do with my closet. I go shopping almost every weekend and use my clothes all the time i have a medium-large closet and dresser with drawers its still not enough to sort out my closet the way i wanted them, I have been cleaning it out every 6 months or so. I want to keep some of my clothes since i know i will need them in the future but i dont have any closet apace or room space to put them in. Any suggestions, advice. I really dont know what to do but i need to find a way to either stop shopping so much or trying to let go of my clothes. advice and sugestions will be appreciated my name is Shannon Baylon okay i am still deciding what to do with my closet. I go shopping almost every weekend and use my clothes all the time i have a medium-large closet and dresser with drawers its still not enough to sort out my closet the way i wanted them, I have been cleaning it out every 6 months or so. I want to keep some of my clothes since i know i will need them in the future but i dont have any closet apace or room space to put them in. Any suggestions, advice. I really dont know what to do but i need to find a way to either stop shopping so much or trying to let go of my clothes. advice and sugestions will be appreciated
my name is Shannon Baylon

]]> By: How to Make Your Clothes Last « Simple Savvy http://smallnotebook.org/2009/01/26/the-most-important-rule-for-an-organized-clothes-closet/#comment-4803 How to Make Your Clothes Last « Simple Savvy Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:07:39 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=919#comment-4803 [...] ironing.  I guess that’s why my mother kept harping on me to put them away properly….Small Notebook has an excellent tip for organizing your [...] [...] ironing.  I guess that’s why my mother kept harping on me to put them away properly….Small Notebook has an excellent tip for organizing your [...]

]]> By: Steve Nickse http://smallnotebook.org/2009/01/26/the-most-important-rule-for-an-organized-clothes-closet/#comment-4676 Steve Nickse Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:05:30 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=919#comment-4676 'However organized your closet may be, if your clothes are jammed in there, it won’t seem organized at all.'..Jamming the stuff in is a sure sign that the closet is too small or it needs a makeover. OR.. maybe you're lacking the determination to straighten it up and keep it straightened. Organization is not automatic, even with a ten thousand dollar closet it will be a wreck without your ongoing tending. You have to tend it like a garden- pull the weedy stuff and keep giving it attention so it doesn't get out of control. I've seen outta control gardens and outta control closets - neither is a pretty site. ‘However organized your closet may be, if your clothes are jammed in there, it won’t seem organized at all.’..Jamming the stuff in is a sure sign that the closet is too small or it needs a makeover. OR.. maybe you’re lacking the determination to straighten it up and keep it straightened. Organization is not automatic, even with a ten thousand dollar closet it will be a wreck without your ongoing tending. You have to tend it like a garden- pull the weedy stuff and keep giving it attention so it doesn’t get out of control. I’ve seen outta control gardens and outta control closets – neither is a pretty site.

]]> By: Funny about Money http://smallnotebook.org/2009/01/26/the-most-important-rule-for-an-organized-clothes-closet/#comment-4555 Funny about Money Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:58:56 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=919#comment-4555 Because I live alone, I have more than one closet. The closet in my bedroom holds my office and dressier clothes. The closet in the other room holds jeans and gardening clothes. In each closet, summer and winter clothes are bunched separately. We don't have any other seasons here, and really, you often can wear light clothes in the winter. So they all tend to run together. <abbr><em><abbr><em>Funny about Money´s last blog post..<a href="http://funny-about-money.com/2009/02/04/and-did-i-mention-we-were-through-the-looking-glass/" rel="nofollow">And did I mention we were through the looking glass?</a></em></abbr></abbr></em> Because I live alone, I have more than one closet. The closet in my bedroom holds my office and dressier clothes. The closet in the other room holds jeans and gardening clothes.

In each closet, summer and winter clothes are bunched separately. We don’t have any other seasons here, and really, you often can wear light clothes in the winter. So they all tend to run together.

Funny about Money´s last blog post..And did I mention we were through the looking glass?

]]>