Saturday, February 23, 2013
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Simple, Chic & Elegant
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Organization Tips: The Closet
As the new year is approaching many people will begin their 2013 resolutions. Next to eat healthier and exercise more, the most common resolution is to 'get organized'. Instead of just think about getting organized this year, really do it!
If you are planning to get organized here are some tips for organizing
the most important (and of course, most important) place in your home,
the closet!
Getting organized is a refreshing feeling, it will allow you to live your life in a less anxious state, finally, you will not be running around and searching for that important document or that dress you have been planning to wear to an event.
When you set out to clear out your closet, keep these C-L-O-S-E-T organizing tips in mind...
C is for Clear-out and Categorize. The best way to organize your closet is to clear it out completely. As you empty your closet categorize items by garment type. This makes it easy to see how much you have and simplify your decision making process.
Getting organized is a refreshing feeling, it will allow you to live your life in a less anxious state, finally, you will not be running around and searching for that important document or that dress you have been planning to wear to an event.
When you set out to clear out your closet, keep these C-L-O-S-E-T organizing tips in mind...
C is for Clear-out and Categorize. The best way to organize your closet is to clear it out completely. As you empty your closet categorize items by garment type. This makes it easy to see how much you have and simplify your decision making process.
L is for Let Go. Let go of any item that no longer fits—your body, your lifestyle or your sense of style.
O is for Organize. Organize the items you decide to keep into a system that makes it easier to get dressed in the morning. For example, organize your clothes into outfits to take all the guesswork out of deciding what to wear, or group clothes by garment type and color, to make it simple to find what you’re looking for in the morning.
S is for Storage. Once you’ve decided what clothes to keep, use storage solutions to stretch your closet storage space and to make items easier to see and access.
O is for Organize. Organize the items you decide to keep into a system that makes it easier to get dressed in the morning. For example, organize your clothes into outfits to take all the guesswork out of deciding what to wear, or group clothes by garment type and color, to make it simple to find what you’re looking for in the morning.
S is for Storage. Once you’ve decided what clothes to keep, use storage solutions to stretch your closet storage space and to make items easier to see and access.
E is for Edit Regularly.
Make it a habit to go through your clothes regularly. If you notice you
avoid a certain pair of jeans every morning when you get dressed—let
them go! You’ll keep your closet organized and functional for longer,
which means you get to enjoy the bliss of an organized closet for weeks
(or even months!) at a time.
T is for Take Action! If you’re now inspired to organize your closet—decide when you will take action. Look at your calendar and schedule a closet organizing session for an upcoming weekend morning or a free week day.
With these six simple tips tucked in your back pocket, an organized closet is a shoe in!
Some inspiration to help you get started organizing your closet...
Contact DesignLuxe for personal organization/design services or additional tips and ideas for getting organized in 2013!
T is for Take Action! If you’re now inspired to organize your closet—decide when you will take action. Look at your calendar and schedule a closet organizing session for an upcoming weekend morning or a free week day.
With these six simple tips tucked in your back pocket, an organized closet is a shoe in!
Some inspiration to help you get started organizing your closet...
Friday, December 21, 2012
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Organized
"I can't think if I'm surrounded by clutter. I need a certain amount of order in my space. One way to organize is to repeat colors and shapes...Instinctively, most people like things to feel balanced. Repetition is also very calming. But if you have too many bits and pieces around a room, the eye can't take them all in and it becomes confusing."
Suzanne Kasler, Inspired Interiors
Monday, November 26, 2012
A few of my FAVORITE things...
Here is a quick shot of a few of my favorite pins / inspirational style photos. A bit of fashion, design, architecture, organization, colors, interior decor, styling and a pinch of sparkle!
Hope you enjoy and look forward to my many posts to come.
Hope you enjoy and look forward to my many posts to come.
About designLuxe
designLuxe is the newest business venture that Kathryn Leas has embarked on. Developed, created and run by Kathryn, this venture will also be run as a proprietorship, similar to Lulu Bella Boutique and CallawayDesigns.
designLuxe combines all of Kathryn's passions, interests, skills and strengths in the specific areas; interior design/decor, organization, real estate, management, fashion & styling, graphic design, entrepreneurship, creative resolution, efficiency, planning and communication.
Process: Kathryn will work one on one with each individual client to determine your needs and develop a client outline which will provide an overview of how designLuxe will meet your specific needs and create the most effective combination of consultation and services. Every client will have an initial consultation. This consultation is required so that you understand the services available and are able to sit down with Kathryn, working together to assess your needs and develop a plan to address and complete the services to meet your expectations. Upon completion of your assessment of necessary services, a project outline and timeline will be created and paperwork will need to be signed. Initial consultation can be done over the phone or in person, it takes approximately 30 minutes and is FREE of charge.
Prices for services and consultations vary and are subject to change depending on clients needs, degree of difficulty and services included in the project as well as the scope of completion timeline.
designLuxe services & consulting:
If you have any questions or would like to obtain additional/specific information about any of the services offered by designLuxe, contact Kathryn at designluxe@gmail.com or 301.312.3288.
* keep up with designLuxe online:
designLuxe BLOG
FACEBOOK page
tweet @designsluxe
designLuxe combines all of Kathryn's passions, interests, skills and strengths in the specific areas; interior design/decor, organization, real estate, management, fashion & styling, graphic design, entrepreneurship, creative resolution, efficiency, planning and communication.
Process: Kathryn will work one on one with each individual client to determine your needs and develop a client outline which will provide an overview of how designLuxe will meet your specific needs and create the most effective combination of consultation and services. Every client will have an initial consultation. This consultation is required so that you understand the services available and are able to sit down with Kathryn, working together to assess your needs and develop a plan to address and complete the services to meet your expectations. Upon completion of your assessment of necessary services, a project outline and timeline will be created and paperwork will need to be signed. Initial consultation can be done over the phone or in person, it takes approximately 30 minutes and is FREE of charge.
Prices for services and consultations vary and are subject to change depending on clients needs, degree of difficulty and services included in the project as well as the scope of completion timeline.
designLuxe services & consulting:
- interior design/decor: room renovation and design, creation of new layout opportunities, presentation of various paint/color/theme options, suggested furniture changes, decor options - creating a focal point, organized and visually pleasing art, wall art, frames, coffee table books and other strategic decor pieces that will tie the room together and be easy to maintain on an everyday basis.
- Design services / layout drawings of interior renovation opportunities and exterior improvements & renovation opportunities. Assess and evaluate current use of rooms and interior space and provide suggestions to increase effectiveness, efficiency and visual appeal.
- real estate valuation improvements and consultation (how to increase resale value), as a licensed sales agent and having been raised in a family with a custom, luxury home building business, I have the background and knowledge necessary to provide this guidance.
- Closet: cleanse, re-design and organization with the goal of assessing and streamlining your wardrobe to only include essentials and in style items. After the cleanse, you will review my 'closet manual' to find inspirations/options you would like and we will then assess how to create your dream closet. I will preform the construction and implement organizational methods to provide you with the closet you have always wanted. This is one of our most popular services (easy option: some choose just the cleanse [purge items] and have closet re-organized)
- consignment/resale of clothing with Lulu Bella Boutique
- donation of clothing that is not fit for consignment
- organization services and consultations
- home, business, personal and lifestyle organization/efficiency consultations
- styling: closet, wardrobe and home
- personal and assisted shopping
- graphic/web design: logo, blog and website
- custom artwork, wall art, frames, stationary, cards and more
- additional services available upon request
If you have any questions or would like to obtain additional/specific information about any of the services offered by designLuxe, contact Kathryn at designluxe@gmail.com or 301.312.3288.
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