Last week’s blog was all about vintage jewelry coming back into the style scene. I told you I had a shoebox full, dating back to the 80’s. And here it is! I asked readers to tell me if you, too, […]
The Lenten Season begins on Wednesday, so I am reposting a blog from years past titled: FORTY DAYS, FORTY ITEMS. An idea suggesting that on each day of Lent, we choose one item from our closets and place it in […]
For some people–like me–getting rid of clothing can be very mental. Blogger Julie Hage (Filling the Jars), says there are five emotional excuses for not decluttering. (That goes for decluttering anywhere in your home.) They are: Guilt (I spent a […]
A few years ago, I wrote a rather popular blog about eating “calorie-worthy foods.” Currently I’m trying to clear out my closet for an upcoming charity sale, and I now find myself asking the question: “Is this garment “WORTHY OF […]
Does it seem that the pandemic is dulling our sense of imagination when it comes to dressing? How can we get the creative juices flowing again when it comes to creating great looking outfits? The answer is as simple as […]
“IT’S NOT QUANTITY THAT COUNTS…IT’S WORKABILITY.” This is the quote that introduces Chapter 6 of Quintessential Style. Is your closet a river or a Dead Sea? Meaning: Do you bring garments, shoes, and accessories into your closet on a regular […]
If you’ve read Quintessential Style, you know that after college Janna took a job as a tour manager for travelers to the Holy Land. Years later, after she began offering closet makeovers as a client service, she often found when she entered […]
“Imagine your closet–just as it is–at this very moment. Is it supporting your lifestyle? Do you consistently have what you need at your fingertips? Is it helping or hindering your ease of dressing? Do your clothes fit and flatter? Do […]