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October 24, 2014

HOW CELEBRITIES STAY ORGANIZED//E! NEWS ANCHOR CATT SADLER

There is nothing I like better than a question and answer article especially when it has to do with closets. E! News Anchor Catt Sadler was interviewed by ELLE DECOR regarding her new closet designed by California Closets.

When she was asked how she deals with clutter, I loved her response “I think what has worked best for me in recent years has been eliminating clutter from my closet and only holding on to things that I know I will actually wear or that have sentimental value to me. It’s important to purge the excess from your space. If I don’t wear it for more than a year, I donate it. But this has also made me a more clever shopper. I’m less likely now more than ever to buy uber-trendy pieces that I know will have a short shelf life. Shop smart, organize smart, style smart!”

I couldn’t have said it better! Go to Catt Sadler’s website to learn more about her and see additional photos of her amazing closet.

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October 23, 2014

COULD THIS BE YOUR PURSE?

I just got back from my 30 year college reunion with some of my sorority sisters and although I was in vacation mode I was more than happy to help when one of the girls asked me to help her organize her purse. She said it was too heavy and she couldn’t find anything in it.

Something as simple as an unorganized purse can cause stress and waste valuable time. If you are constantly searching for something or have that fear that you have lost your wallet or your keys, spend a few minutes a week clearing the clutter from your purse. Start with these simple steps.

Empty the entire contents of your purse. Make sure it’s next to a garbage can, you will be amazed how much you get rid of.
Only put back what you use on a regular basis. Remember your purse is not luggage.
Gather all receipts and business cards and take them out of your purse weekly. File or scan what you need and shred the rest.
Have one make up bag and keep all make up in it. Lip gloss wandering around a purse is not a pretty site after a couple of weeks.
Throw out old medications, straws, expired coupons, broken pens, empty Purell bottles, and any other unused items.
Gather all of your loose change and put it in a ziploc bag. When the bag is full empty it into one of those coin machines at the grocery store.

Make sure you purchase the right purse for your lifestyle. Bags with inside zippered compartments help keep your bag from becoming a bottomless pit.

Keeping like things together works even when it comes to organizing a purse.

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