How to Make Your Closet Cleanout an Event to Remember
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BY C A R R I E M C C O N K E Y, C A R R I E M C C O N K E Y.C O M
INTER IS the perfect time to clean out your closet. Extra time off during the holidays, a fresh start in the new year, and cold outdoor temperatures provide ample opportunities to stay home and work on this practical task. This year, do more than just neaten your closet. Follow these tips to make it an organizational extravaganza that will serve you long after winter’s frosty days have passed! Block off Some Time: Choose a day, and clear your calendar to make organizing your closet a priority. Make plans for lunch delivery, and provide sustenance with healthy snacks. Put on Some Music: What is your personal “theme song?” Pretend you’re on the runway, and pick out some tunes that make you feel relaxed, happy, and confident. Say Goodbye to What Doesn’t Work: We all have clothing and accessories that looked great in the store but not so much when we got home. Let them go, and free up your closet space - and mental space! Be Creative with Your Favorite Clothes: Devote some time to trying different combinations of your favorite pieces,
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and snap some full-length selfies. Create a fashion photo folder on your phone so you’ll look fabulous on those mornings when you can’t decide what to wear. Invest in Closet Organization: Show your duds some love and get your closet in order by installing a laundry hamper, three-way folding mirror, valet rod, ironing board, and tie or belt racks. And don’t forget matching hangers! Going through your wardrobe doesn’t have to be a chore. This winter, set aside some “me” time to organize and bond with your clothes. Need some help getting your closet storage updated? The experts at Closets by McKenry are ready to advise. Call, click, or come by their West Knoxville showroom today to see the latest in storage trends and receive your own free, no-obligation consultation. Then, let the closet cleanout party begin. You may have so much fun, you’ll decide to make it an annual event!
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