When we moved to Wisconsin five years ago, I was thrilled to have my own small walk-in closet. As someone who had spent her while life content with having part of a regular mirrored-door closet and a dresser, this was a major upgrade.
Unfortunately . . .
this is the current state of my closet.
AND! This is AFTER I removed most of the yarn and work-in-progress bags.
#theshamefulshame
Recently, I have been wanting to pare down. Don’t get me wrong, the pictures of gorgeous closets with luxe finishes, endless rows of handbags, walls filled with expensive shoes and rack after rack of shirts, jeans, dresses, etc. are beautiful to look at.
But they are not me.
I don’t know if it is being older, because it’s definitely not being wiser, I am not sure when (if?) that will ever happen, but I am wanting to pare down. I like having a “uniform” which for me it’s soft pants or jeans, light top, and a cardigan. I usually carry one handbag for months/years, and since I received my dream bag last Christmas, I have no plans of switching. I don’t faff around with lots of jewelry – usually earrings, especially since I cut my hair. I do have some pieces for special occasions but my everyday outfits are predictable and comfortable.
I have big plans for my closet, including some accent wallpaper. Which might run into issues with the center shelf bracket.
My husband said it would be no problem and he could install the wallpaper.
I need to be more respectful of this space. Every December I start throwing boxes and bags everywhere I can stash them because I hide everyone’s presents here. That needs to stop. No more throwing yarn here instead of putting it – oh I don’t know – in the storage space I have in the basement?
No more of that. Respect for this space will beget less stress for me because right now, just walking in makes me nervous.
Looking forward to sharing the process, and hopefully, the progress with this space.
Casa de Berry 