tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post5265596074715172325..comments2023-07-21T03:00:15.795-07:00Comments on Jeri’s Organizing & Decluttering News: Before and After: More Closet Organizing, with KittensJeri Danskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01647833266269245240noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-28408116948767050182013-01-01T04:28:27.322-08:002013-01-01T04:28:27.322-08:00We had sliding doors on our bedroom closet in our ...We had sliding doors on our bedroom closet in our last home, and they were constantly getting stuck or popping off the rail, so we decided to just remove them. It made it so much easier to access everything!<br /><br />The only downside was that things that didn't get worn very often tended to get a little dusty - but on the other hand, that helped identify things that we could perhaps let go!Janet Barclayhttp://organizedassistant.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-2214337734833351812010-03-02T11:33:22.976-08:002010-03-02T11:33:22.976-08:00yes - organizing is one of those "gets worse ...yes - organizing is one of those "gets worse before it gets better" activities.<br /><br />I *really* hate sliding closet doors. It seems no matter which side is open, it's the other side I need to get into. I think the only way I'll ever have them again is if they are outside the opening and can slide all the way to the side, like a barn door. I much prefer bi-fold or swing-out doors. You can get both with mirrors, and swing-out doors have the advantage of being able to use the inside of the door as well.<br /><br />And again, such well organized kitties.JustGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08948391538309176039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-86177783363914903332010-03-02T08:46:50.614-08:002010-03-02T08:46:50.614-08:00So far so good - the boys are better at putting th...So far so good - the boys are better at putting their things away (well, not today). I would have given up without Jeri - that middle stage was overwhelming. Thanks Jeri!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12752088462148370809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-64147168932854942592010-02-27T11:01:25.540-08:002010-02-27T11:01:25.540-08:00Fantastic pictures. The kitties are adorable. Li...Fantastic pictures. The kitties are adorable. Like others said, the mid-project picture is priceless. As usual, you did an amazing organizing job. What a difference it made and I am sure the boys will be much happier in the new space.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00732753376412383154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-23534890811284284632010-02-26T16:15:42.210-08:002010-02-26T16:15:42.210-08:00SueBK, I also have mirrored sliding closet doors. ...SueBK, I also have mirrored sliding closet doors. Fortunately, the two doors in mine have quite a small overlap, so I can still get to the middle area easily.<br /><br />You could always try removing yours, and see if you like the look.Jeri Danskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01647833266269245240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-29068503135790116412010-02-26T03:22:57.320-08:002010-02-26T03:22:57.320-08:00Sliding doors on wardrobes are such a great idea -...Sliding doors on wardrobes are such a great idea - in theory. We have lovely floor to ceiling mirrored doros and they are the bane of my life. They slide easily enough, but since there's only two, the middle section of the wardrobe is a 'no man's zone'. It's very tempting to remove them; maybe attach them to a blank wall and have an open wardrobe.SueBKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484316295832915889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-74859085286314514162010-02-24T22:01:24.631-08:002010-02-24T22:01:24.631-08:00Everything goes better with kitties, doesn't i...Everything goes better with kitties, doesn't it? (Unless, of course, you're allergic to them.)<br /><br />Chantal, I was amazed at just how much space there was when we got rid of the stuff that really had no use any more!<br /><br />Sophie and Simpler Living, Stephanie suggested that I take the mid-organizing mess photo, and I thought that was inspired! Things often do look worse for a short time, and that can indeed cause concern.<br /><br />When I worked with a <a href="http://www.tranquilspaces.com/c_shannon1.html" rel="nofollow">feng shui consultant</a> to re-position things in my office, things <i>definitely</i> got worse in mid-stream. The consultant commented on how calm I was; many of her clients get nervous at that point. But to me, it was just like an organizing project, and I knew we'd be fine in the end.Jeri Danskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01647833266269245240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-83017688360648978602010-02-24T11:43:45.473-08:002010-02-24T11:43:45.473-08:00OK, I'm officially loving the cats, especially...OK, I'm officially loving the cats, especially the photo of them tucked into the sweater organizer.<br /><br />Seeing the photo of the "mid-organizing mess" definitely makes me feel better about my own experience. I have photos of my old living room that look so chaotic, but I had to bring my stuff out of hiding (drawers, closets) before things could get better. It can be overwhelming, but it's all part of the process.<br /><br />I just looked at my photos again, and it's a great feeling to be reminded of how much progress I've made. I suspect Stephanie will be happy to have hers as a visual reminder, too. Thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-55523232465640137422010-02-24T09:02:12.289-08:002010-02-24T09:02:12.289-08:00I'm so glad you posted a picture of the mid-or...I'm so glad you posted a picture of the mid-organizing mess! For some, the mess that happens while organizing is a real stresser. I reassure my clients its a natural part of the process - I call it the storm before the calm.Sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06362269323606864189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-67010925424338624842010-02-23T09:25:52.459-08:002010-02-23T09:25:52.459-08:00Great before and after pix! Isn't it amazing h...Great before and after pix! Isn't it amazing how much space there is once you get rid of what you don't need/want? I need to do that!!chantalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02118393677703491727noreply@blogger.com