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In This IssueDid You Know?
Ways We Can Help
Sleepy Factoid
Getting Your Clothing in Order
Pass It On...
Hidden Treasure
Innovative Products
Terri Stephens, CPO, CRTSCertified Professional Organizer®Certified Relocation & Transition
Specialist®(678) 5136585
Did You Know? The top reasons ProfessionalOrganizers are hired:
too much cluttergeneral disorganizationdifficulty determiningwhat to keep and/ordiscarddifficulty finding thingsselling a home or moving
Source: NAPO 2009 Member Survey06/30/2009
Ways We Can Help You can save money. You'llknow what you already own,eliminating the need to buyduplicate items. A professional
February 2011Real Order eNewsletter
Rest EasyDeclutter and OrganizeYour Closet & Bedroom
Dear ,Ahhh... There's nothing quite like a good night's rest in abeautiful, clean, and organized bedroom. It's one of themost personal spaces in the home and should be awelcoming, safe retreat from the outside world. When you consider that you spend approximately 1/3 ofyour life slumbering, it only makes sense to give yourbedroom the attention it deserves. Creating yourpersonal sanctuary from the hustlebustle of a busy worldwith furniture, linens, colors and decor that appeal to theunique person you are is well worth the effort. And don'tforget about the closet that houses your clothes and helpsyou to face the world looking your best. I hopeyou enjoy this month's newsletter as it focuses on theseimportant areas in your home. Happy snoozing!
Terri Stephens, CPO, CRTSReal Order Professional Organizing, LLC(678) 513[email protected]
Sleepy Factoid By the time you're 75 years old you will have spent 25 yearssleeping, if you average 8 hours a night, or 22 yearssleeping, if averaging 7 hours of sleep.
Getting Your Clothing in Order:A StepByStep Guide to a Perfect Closet When preparing for the perfect closet, your goal is to come up with a system that willallow you to maintain the decluttered space with minimal effort, while allowing you tomake the most of your space, time, and wardrobe. Remember that your closet works inconjunction with other storage spaces as well. 1. Closets should have a clean, fresh coat of lightcolored paint. This reflects thelight and gives you a solid neutral background to view your clothing against. Take the
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organizer can help you find theperfect organizing products foryour space and lifestyle, so youstop wasting money on thingsyou don't need or won't work.
You can become moreproductive and efficient. Aprofessional organizer cancreate order and structure outof chaos. You'll receive systemsthat work for your dominantlearning style, your lifestyle,your needs, your challenges,and your dreams. You'll have a positive selfimage and ditch theshame. Once your home oroffice is neat and tidy,you won't feel embarrassed tohave guests visit. The guilt willfade away as you take pride inyour surroundings. You'll have a healthierenvironment. Physical andemotional clutter obscures yoursurroundings. An organizedhome and office is more easilycleaned. Lose the clutter andcut down on time spent movingpiles of paper and stuff around. Your stress level willdecrease dramatically. Whenyou can find what you need, areon top of your todos, andarrive on time, you'll feelcalmer and have more peace ofmind. No more feelingoverwhelmed by life you'll bethe one in control.
You'll discover more timefor yourself. When you'reorganized, your days go asplanned, and you get a lot moredone. That leaves more time toindulge in a little "me time."
Your energy will shine. Clutter is a mask and aprofessional organizer can helpyou take off that mask. Oncethe clutter is removed, you canshowcase your talents, skills,and personality and have thelife you deserve.
time to do this now. Give the closet a good vacuumingand dusting, too. 2. Start sorting. Separate your closet into work andcasual wear by item type, then group similar items bycolor. Buttondown shirts, dress pants, blazers, dresses,skirts, etc. should all be batched together so you canquickly see and assess your options. Make a separatepile for each category of casual clothing, such as pants,tshirts, and sweatshirts. Also group together shoes,belts, and other accessories. 3. Only keep your "A" team or current clothes in your main closet. Shift seasonalclothes, maternity, and "other size" items to another storage space, such as under yourbed. Many people can reduce the amount of clothing in their closet by half if they followthis guideline. 4. Purge a little more. Once you have everything sorted, you may discover that youown multiples of the same item. This is your chance to get rid of those items that don'tfit, are out of style, or are not practical. (From here on out, keep a giveaway box inyour closet to make donating easier.) Remember, it's important to let your clothing havea little breathing room to keep it wrinklefree, as well as to allow you to easily viewyour closet's contents. 5. Now that you can see what you actually have, start measuring. Most clothing needs1/2 to two inches of space per item. How much of your clothing can yourealistically fit in the closet? If it only has one rod across the top, you may want toconsider redesigning your closet for maximum space efficiency. Consider simple,inexpensive modifications such as adding a double hang closet rod to double yourhanging space. You may also be able to adjust your shelves and rods to betteraccommodate your space needs.
6. Return clothing to the closet. Organize your clothes to work with your lifestyle.Section garments by type, then by color, so you can always easily see what you have.Hang pants, blazers, buttonfront shirts, dresses, and skirts. Don't put matching topsand bottoms together, since this stops you from seeing other ways to combine them.Arrange clothes so those you wear most often are nearest the front of the closet.
7. Find storage containers that are sturdy and sized appropriately. Usecontainers you already own or shop for new ones at stores like Target or The ContainerStore. Sweaters, tshirts, and sweatshirts line up nicely on shelves with the help ofvertical shelf dividers or when placed in clear plastic boxes or hanging canvas shelves.Accessories such as purses, scarves, and belts can be placed in clear boxes or attractivewicker baskets on open shelves. 8. Assign each item a "home." Designate a shelf, section of rod, or drawer for eachcategory of clothing. You're likely to return items to this space after every use. Come upwith a system that will allow you to maintain the decluttered space with minimal effort.Also, install adequate lighting that will allow you to view all of your clothing and shelfspace. © 2006 Articles on Demand™
Pass It On...So you've cleared out your closet and you have a pile of clothing some of it nearlynew and in great condition that you're never going to wear again. Did you know thatdonating your business attire could change someone's life? Dress for Success (forwomen's clothing) and Corporate Code (men's clothing) are two organizations whosecore mission is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged men andwomen, beginning with providing professional attire for job interviews and theworkplace. Visit their websites for information on how to donate clothing, organize aclothing drive, or volunteer your time.
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Hidden TreasureStudents benefit greatly from a dedicated, organized space for homework and studying. Here's a quick "Before & After" from a recent teen bedroom organizing project . Agreat perk was finding almost $500 in cash and gift cards as her room was declutteredand organized!
Erin's Desk Before & After
Innovative Products for Your Closet and BedroomThe day starts off much better when you can find items in your closets and drawers! The right tools make it much easier to keep your closet and bedroom organized, with aplace for everything. Here are a few of my favorites: Shelfanator Covers wire shelving in closets and pantries. Ingenious!
Spacemakers Home and Closet Organizing Custom solutions forevery area of your home and office. Email Teresa Safranek,Senior Designer (Atlanta, GA), for a free estimate or call 7703189613.
Triple Laundry Sorter Keep one in the closet or laundry room andsort dirty clothes as you go.
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Elfa Closet System from The Container Store Designed to yourspecifications; you install or can be installed for you.Hurry...30% off Elfa sale ends February 15!
Closet Rod Organizers Divide your clothing into groups for quickaccess.
Shelf Dividers for solid shelves Keeps clothing neat and tidy.
Easy Hang Shoe Rack Turn an empty wall into efficient shoe storage.
Stacking Jewelry Trays Comes in a variety of sizes and shapes perfect for inside drawers!
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Winter is on my head, but eternal spring is in my heart.-Victor Hugo
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