Spring Cleaning - Organize Your Closet

March 21st marks the first day of spring, so let's get an early start to spring cleaning! Having an organized closet is like having your own boutique at home. Organize your closet and you'll be able to see and find everything you own. It's totally worth it! Storage and organization expert Laura McHolm from NorthStar Storage shares with us her step-by-step tips on how to create a true “miracle closet”. NorthStar Storage is part of NorthStar Moving Corporation which is a high-end and celebrity mover in the LA area who has assisted Angelina Jolie and Eva Longoria with their moves.

Step One: Empty and Sort
1. Pick one closet per weekend - we don’t want you to miss out on the rest of the weekend’s fun
2. Empty everything out of the closet onto the floor. We mean everything!
3. Create Four piles: “keep”, “give away”, “throw away”, and “store.”
4. For those of us that have trouble letting go of nostalgic items ask yourself: When was the last time I wore or used this? If you can’t remember, get rid of it. If you really love it and don’t use it ask yourself: Would a picture of the item keep that warm fuzzy ‘ah I loved that pair of go-go boots’ feeling?

Step Two: Box and Label
1. In your “keep” pile take photos of shoes and accessories…
2. Place the shoes and accessories in clear plastic containers so you can see everything and tape their photo to the outside of their container. This little step gives you double duty: you can find it easily and better still you can put it away in the exact same spot for next time that hot date rolls around…

Step Three: Put Items Back and Organize – If you can see it, you can wear and enjoy it.
1. Decide how many categories you want for your clothes. It’s up to you – tank tops together, long sleeved shirts together, and pants together and then hang them from light to dark or hang them based on occasion - dressy to casual.
2. Ask yourself - how do I like to decide what to wear and then organize your closet accordingly.

If you’re on the move, check out www.NorthStarMoving.com Below are pictures of a client’s “miracle closet.” Start organizing today!