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Saturday, October 20, 2012

How To: Closet Spaces

This is a fun post - I get to show you a bunch of fantasy closets (see more here) that I wish I had!

Before I do, I want to make a few points about closets:

1.  Closets should always be organized and clean.  How can you look your best if you can't find your best items??  Bugs (including dust mites) will wear away at your clothes faster than anything else.  I organize my closet by type, then color.  All of my short-sleeve t-shirts are organized by Roy G. Biv (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet - the spectrum of the rainbow) with black, gray and white leading.  Next come my 3/4 sleeve tees, long sleeve tees, button up (arranged again, by sleeves) and so on.  It's the easiest way to find what I am looking for, every time.  I also use wooden hangers exclusively, except when an item is silk or chiffon (they get felt covered hangers.)
2.  Lights can slowly but surely fade your clothes - don't leave them on all day!  Plus, it will save on your electric bill, lol!

On to the fantasizing (grab a kleenex in case of drool.....)

Don't:

Source: 1000notes.com via Erin on Pinterest

How can you find anything in that closet??  The shoes at the back probably get worn the least, mostly because they can't be seen.  While drawers are great - you tend to not wear what you can't see; unless you enjoy the treasure hunting every time you get dressed.

Do (the personal closet of Erica at Moth Design.  She is the most amazing woman you will ever meet online - mother of 5 boys, interior designer, cutest. woman. ever, her closet is a treasure trove of the most enviable handbags, shoes and clothing!) :



I wish:










Ideal:

look at all that Roy G. Biv, lol!
Source: houzz.com via Erin on Pinterest








Non-traditionals:





Small spaces:


Source: bhg.com via Erin on Pinterest

Do you already have a fabulous closet?  How do you organize (or fail to organize, lol!)?

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Thursday, April 19, 2012

DownEast Basics Giveaway (Think Summer + Swimming.)

DownEast BasicsModbe Swimsuit: Islander (in chevron.)  Do I really need to say more?

No, but here's a photo (gah! I can't believe I'm posting a picture of me in a bathing suit!)


Quality fabric, quality craftsmanship.  This (fully lined!) bathing suit is worth every penny (and it's a reasonable amount of pennies.) 
Isn't it cute?  Not me, the bathing suit (haha.)

A few other items from their April Line I have my eyes on:





Would you like to win an item from DownEast Basics Spring Line?  Maybe you'd like a cute new bathing suit for the summer?  DownEast Basics and I would like to give you 6 ways to win your favorite item:

1. Follow DownEast Basics on Facebook.  Leave a comment on their page with the item you hope to win.

2. Leave a comment below with the name of the item you hope to win, and be sure to leave an email address to contact you back at!

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5.  Follow Pretty, Polished, Perfect on twitter (@_TripleP,) and be sure to leave me your twitter handle!

6. Tweet about the giveaway!

Use the Rafflecopter below (it's super-easy) to complete your entries!

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