In Johannesburg, there's no middle ground. It's either ice-cold or blazing hot.
During the last week of August I was still wearing corduroys, boots and thick, winter jackets. On 1 September exactly, it was blazing hot (high 20's) and it hasn't let up at all.
Last week we had temperatures of 28 and 29 degrees the entire week.
Which is why it became really urgent to swop my winter and summer clothes around because I hate wasting time in the mornings.
I keep the clothes I need to access a lot on the right side of the wardrobe because my side of the wardrobe is on the left of our bedroom, and the ones for the other season in plastic bags on the left side. I know I shouldn't keep them in plastic but quite honestly, it's worked for me ALL these years and I'm happy like that, okay?
I have a double rail to maximise space and it really works because everything fits (except the thick winter coats).
I had to
- throw out any old clothes, clothes that I no longer loved or those that don't fit
- move the clothes around
- sort out the colours
- sort out the sleeve lengths
before - top
before - bottom
Before you get really worried, I have tackled all those handbags too. Those 3 were only thrown in during the last couple of days in total frustration. That will be posted as next week's tackle. It's a big one!
and I present - my beautifully organised wardrobe
I sat on my bed and just gazed at it for a few minutes afterwards :)
If I had to change to spring/ summer clothes, then I'm guessing that you US guys have to change to autumn/ winter clothes.
That's my challenge to you - tackle those wardrobes (closets) and link back here so I can come have a look.
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9 comments:
Definitely something I'm "in the process" of doing...
Hey Kin
You're in the southern hemisphere too so we're in the same boat. And Aus is almost exactly the same climate as SA :)
Oh dear, don´t even try to get me into my wardrobe, it is quite organized now,not, but better than it was. I might tackle that another day:) You´ve done a great job! *lol*
wow! super job! I need to do this soon, maybe next week!
Happy Tuesday!
Okay, your before pictures look like after pictures t me. I am that disorganized! Do you think if I stuck around your blog long enough that I might pick up some of your cleaning and organizing skills?
Our closet is pretty bad and that one of the things I need to tackle.
But in all honesty I should do my computer desk and the small table in our dinning room first.
Heather LOL
I'm in South Africa and I know in Australia and the UK we all spell it like that.
I'm not a language expert - maybe someone else can help me - but I think only you guys in North America spell it like that?
We use "s" for all those kinds of words - diarise, strategise, etc.
:)
He,he!! Another SA/US difference :) but I knew about that one!
You know, I wish our seasons were as cut and dried as I'm assuming yours are. I have to keep my shorts handy for about 10 mths out of the year. You just never know here in the South. I've worn shorts before on Thanksgiving Day. I do keep my closet organiSed :) all year round! Shocking, I know!
Hi Marcia! I organized my closet independently of your challenge (mainly because we just moved!) but I did finally post pictures on my blog. :-)
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