Moving in with your partner is an exciting — and, if we’re being honest, an intimidating — time in a relationship. Even if you have lived with a significant other before, there are a lot of unknowns to navigate together. Focusing on the new adventure ahead — the planning and anticipation — brings many couples…
Creating a Capsule Wardrobe (And other goodies!) The qualities of an ideal wardrobe, according to Coco Chanel: Black & White Good Shoes Dresses Polish Well-fitting clothes Simplicity The fashion formula for a perfect outfit: 1 basic (dark jeans), 1 interest piece (colorful top), 1 completer piece (cute cardigan) and 3 accessories (layering necklace,…
How do I start? (Defining Your Style & Getting Started) Ralph Lauren once said: “Style is very personal. It has nothing to do with fashion. Fashion is over quickly. Style is forever.” Until you define and embrace your personal style your closet will grow and grow. But you will still have nothing to wear. Photo Credit:…
What’s a “capsule wardrobe,” you ask? The term Capsule Wardrobe was coined by Susie Faux, owner of the West End WARDROBE Boutique, in London, England in the 1970s. It refers to a collection of essential items of clothing that will never go out of fashion and could be worn multiple seasons. The aim was to…
My mind is like a cluttered jewelry box. I have ideas for jewelry in endless Rolodexes of shapes and colors in my mind. When I begin designing something new the most difficult part is editing those ideas into a cohesive, manageable collection. But I don’t think I am alone. Is your jewelry collection organized in a…
Pets! Dogs, cats, guinea pigs, bunnies, lizards, hedgehogs, piggies, chinchillas, fish, hamsters… whichever pet (or in my case pets!) you have, it is so easy and simple to keep their stuff organized. And pets come with a LOT of stuff: cages, food, treats, beds, litter, brushes, cleaning supplies, medications, toys, leashes, collars… the list goes on!Like anything…
How many handbags do you have? How many do you actually love and use? Like clothing, we only use about 20% of the handbags we own. Some people are constantly looking for the “perfect” bag, some are addicted to handbags (the never ending colors, shapes, sizes are as intoxicating as shoes!) and some impulse buy any bag…
Busy moms are like great jugglers: they can make a grocery list, do the laundry, feed a toddler, and make dinner all at the same time – or at least it often feels that way! The beauty industry is finally catching on to the power of Multitasking. Streamlining your morning beauty routine can keep you looking…
I LOVE my Mini Tool Box – and not just because it is PINK! This Craftsman Tool Tote comes in several colors and runs about $32.00. I like it because it is open for easy access and has a handle. It is also the perfect size to fit everything I need. It is filled with picture…
When I tell people I am a Professional Organizer I am often asked if my house is “perfect”. The answer is “of course not”! I live in a small-ish home with a fiance, a teenager, 3 dogs and 4 cats. I love them all dearly, but no, my house isn’t ‘perfect’ with all of…
