Why your closet should be as stylish as your clothes

Nothing feels better than a clean and organized closet. Period.

I love to get each area of my home clutter free and organized in a way that makes me feel really powerful and ready to attack my day. The first place I go, my closet! Getting rid of clothes that no longer work for me, no longer fit me, or anything that is not in perfect condition is my first task. I even have a very specific ritual that I like to do when de-cluttering my closet.

This makes for a BIG change in your day to day life. Not only is it easier to find what you are looking for, you make room for new things that make you feel good and confident when you leave your house in the morning. 

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Back when I did the One Room Challenge, I was so inspired by many of the other rooms done by the blogger/designer gals in the group. This walk in closet by Mimosa Lane blog just stole my heart.

I'm currently obsessed with light purple, I've painted my living room in it, and the way she used the lilac color, mixed with the gold trim and fixtures just makes it so glamorous! Who wouldn't just LOVE to get ready in here. 

Not only does the closet have plenty of organization, she added pretty touches to the room that make her smile. She has books, places to sit with pretty fabrics, a rug that's soft to step on, candles to light, flowers to smell. It's got something to delight the senses. THAT'S the key to creating spaces that impact your life, surround your self by the things that make you happy, lift you up, encourage you to be your best self! 

ADD SOME PANACHE TO YOUR CLOSET:

Weekend Decorating: painted furniture before & after

One of the first orders of business for me and my 2015 year is a beautiful home office work space. My new home is lacking a proper desk area/office and so I threw it to the back burner. Even though I know the importance of an organized home office, I still let it slide. Not this year. I've made the very important decision to focus on creating a beautiful and inspiring small work area in my home. One where I focus on nothing but work/bills/journaling/etc, so that I make an impactful effort to be more productive and less of a procrastinator in 2015. 

Typically I frequent thrift shops and vintage stores for old furniture to give a makeover to, but this time I decided to go for new. HomeGoods is usually the first place I stop whenever I'm looking for a piece, because I know it will probably be somewhat unique and inexpensive. To my excitement, I spotted just the perfect piece to use as my desk. 

Here is it before, I'm pretty sure this is meant to be used as a console. It has no drawers and is a little higher than a normal desk, BUT I loved the curves and the cool detailing. I knew I could give this baby a paint makeover and turn it into a statement piece worthy of a period film. 

I've got a few cans of Farrow & Ball "off black" that I can't stop using around the home. Not only did I paint my dining room in black and white stripes, but I also wanted to cover my new desk in it. I thought it would be so chic with gold on the carved details and give it that Rococo vibe. I put a few layers of gold on the details to give it a major pop and it worked like a charm. Now I have my very own beautifully French workspace. I'm ready 2015. Bring it. 

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