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 […]
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 […]
Janna and I have given countless presentations to corporations, women’s groups, and other organizations. Often after speaking, Janna will remark, “I’ve worked with women for over 35 years. It’s impossible to tell them everything I know in one 30-minute presentation. […]
“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 […]
The other day when I visited Janna Beatty’s studio I complimented my co-author on the necklace she had on. Janna’s reply: “Well, take a good look, because it’s the last time I’m wearing it!” I was shocked. What did she […]
A few weeks ago I had a conversation with a friend who told me she had 27 cousins. I have three cousins. I started feeling a little sorry for myself until I realized how much I love my three cousins. Clothes […]
I like to think I’m organized. I mean, if you walked into my home the public areas are relatively neat. But I do have a few ‘clutter zones.’ My office is one of them. I confess to being a hopeless stacker. […]
This post has very few words, but a lot of photos. I’m not sure if the transformation in my closet could actually be considered “life-changing,” but it certainly made my dressing experience speedier, more enjoyable, and much less frustrating. Well, […]
According to the Los Angeles Times, this week the number 2 non-fiction best-seller is titled (get ready): The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo. Wow…”life-changing”…”magic”…those are some powerful words. I took a break from my own closet overhaul, […]