Limited Time? Limited Space? Limited desire to acknowledge every darn holiday on the calendar, but have children who won’t let you off the hook? BAM! Slap an attachment on this plate and your are festive!!!

Happy Everything, the name of the company started by artist and CEO, Laura Johnson (shout out to female entrepreneurs) seems to be thriving. From what I witnessed on my trip to North Carolina last week, you’d think this is the #1 home decor item in all the land! Everywhere I went they were selling these products.

How it Works

It comes in the form of a ceramic base (they call it) and you switch out adding various Velcro attachments that will project the feeling of fun & festivity in your home. What’s not to love?

My girlfriend, who incidentally now lives in the midst of the “Happy Everything Mecca” in NC, has had one for years. I would see it hanging on the wall of her home and think “That’s cute” - but I didn’t realize it was a “thing.” Boy was I clueless! Then it hit me how this one simple item could be a game changer for busy moms!!!

Think about it…you’ve probably been receiving a Pandora charm, for that bracelet you never wear, on every occasion since your partner discovered how easy it was to knock out a gift for you from “the kids. ” :) Now you can have some variety!!

This totally cute, family friendly, home decor gift is going to be the new savior when it comes to “What to get mom?!” (ooh and on that note, they definitely have religious attachments too!)

You’re Welcome!

You know how the airlines tell us that in the event of an emergency be sure to “secure our own mask before helping others?” This is because we are of no use to others if we don’t first prioritize ourselves. (I may be totally wrong, but the rationale works well as an illustration here so let’s go with it.)

By the same principle this is exactly why you transition your own closet first. “Help yourself and then help your kids !”

Today’s DIY: Closet Wardrobe Transition in 30 minutes or less!

PREPARE MATERIALS

• Large Empty Storage Box

• Paper bag for ”one the spot” donations

• Hamper for items to wash prior to storing

• Hydration (wine, cocktails, beer all qualify)

• Occupy the kids (If they are home)  

• Set timer for 30 minutes

• Start timer (key component!)

Disclaimer: Rationale not to be applied in all parent/child circumstances! You know this, right?

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ONE CLOTHES CLOSET PEOPLE

I Cull Clothes

Note: Since we are doing this entire process in 30 mins, the time is not to be used for “judging your wardrobe” or yourself for “not wearing that dress all summer”. If you know immediately that you want to discard something, great toss it in the bag, but our goal is solely to transition for winter in 30 minutes. An entire closet/wardrobe make-over is not happening right now.

• Push all items in your closet to one side and then quickly go through each item and remove it if it is not staying through the winter.

• Simply drop them in the empty bin. Do not fold or worry about neatness at this point

• Dirty Clothes should be washed before storing which is why the hamper is nearby

• Leave empty hangers on the rod all to one side

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II Organize Remaining Items

OPTIONS FOR ORGANIZING YOUR HANGING CLOTHES

• Color - If you are someone who has a lot of color variety and chooses outfits based on mood for the day, this might be great for you.

• Type- If you are someone who likes to have all of one type of wardrobe item together, this might be great for you.

• Combo- First by type and then by color within the groupings.

III Install Winter Items

Now that everything you have deemed worthy to remain is organized and hanging, start to add the winter items. Use the empty hangers you have to one side of the rod and you can easily grab and hang.

This is a personal preference. Regardless of how you choose to organize your closet wardrobe, just make sure you know your system! My closet looks different in summer than winter due to the amount of long summer dresses in relationship to where they can hang without hitting my shoes on the floor. (It’s a delicate balance in my teeny tiny closet)

IV Fold Items For Storing

• Folding It doesn’t have to be perfect, but do be kind to your clothes.  If you did not have any summer items to wash, then you can put the lid on the bin and be done! If you do then wash those items on laundry day, fold them for the bin and pack it away.

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TWO CLOTHES CLOSET PEOPLE

What a treat to have a second closet to store your off season clothing! I still recommend having an empty bin or the back of a chair nearby so you can lay your summer clothes as you remove them from your closet. (since you do not need to remove the hanger)

THREE EASY ADJUSTMENTS FOR YOUR PROCESS 

I CULL

First cull through your stored winter clothes closet then carry everything into the main closet room (leaving on hangers)

II INSTALL Closet #1

Since your winter wardrobe is already on hangers you automatically cut down on time. Great!

III INSTALL Closet #2

Carry all summer items to closet #2 and reinstall with the same organized system you have in closet #1. (This will make it much easier when we transition again in the spring)

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That’s it! If you’ve remained focused, 30 minutes should be more than enough time to transition your closet for the winter and get you out of your summer digs! Has your timer gone off yet?

I’d love to know how this works for you. Let me know in the comments

NOTE: Please press play on the music link below the photo and then commence reading. I promise it makes the topic way more fun and sophisticated.

Question: How does one make the discussion of Seasonal Organizing in your home both entertaining and appealing?

Answer: Title the post “The Four Seasons” which will immediately transport the reader to what I imagine to be, one of me most luxurious hotel experience on the planet. Then accompany the post with Vivaldi’s Four Seasons [specifically selecting “AUTUMN” ] in order to subtly, yet firmly, reinforce your message.

Now that you’re relaxed, let’s discuss….your closets. I know, school just started in September. I understand you may still be in transition mode from little ones being in new schools, big ones being away at college, but my friend - it is time to take care of your house.  

This Fall I began offering a brand new extension of my business which I am calling Seasonal Services. The idea grew from a series of conversations with clients and busy moms who openly shared with me how little time they have to spend on projects for their home. Projects that, when completed, make them feel joyful, peaceful, and happy to relax on the couch. Yet, in the midst of everything else, simply fall off the to do list or become "undone frustrations.

This is exactly why you need me on your PWT! {If confused, read previous post here}

Life moves quickly, especially September- December, so we need to start planning.  Peruse the Seasonal Services and if there is something you need that you do not see on the list, just let me know. I’d love to hear in the comments below regarding your home decor issues in the Fall.