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Dear Readers,
As a rule, I would say always dress according to the weather, not the calendar. I take it back. If it's a cold 40 something in May, which it was last night, I'm sorry! I flat out refuse to wear my winter coat.
No matter the weather now, isn't time to at least prepare for warmer temps? And I, for one, am positively giddy at the thought of no more winter clothes. What a royal pain it is to dress for cold weather! Not only the dressing time, which can take the better part of a day, but keeping track of all my winter paraphernalia [scarves, boots, hats, gloves . . . especially gloves] is next to impossible, as far as I can see. [Which isn't very far and that's likely part of the problem. Forget the gloves. I can't even find my glasses.]
OK. I'm ready if you are. Let's find our glasses, get organized, and put away all those cold weather albatrosses, shall we? How and where to store everything can be risky business, however. Here are some simple ways to reduce the risk and be safe rather than sorry.
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Do you have another available closet somewhere in your home? As far away from your bedroom as possible would be ideal. If your winter items are out of sight, and even more importantly, out of your way, getting dressed will be faster and much easier. But please do not try to squeeze them into a closet that is already full. All your fine woolen pants, jackets, skirts and coats need a place and a space where they can breathe! Think about it. How would you like it if you were physically smashed up against your neighbor 24/7 for the next six months? I rest my case.
And what about those beloved cashmere sweaters? As I learned the hard way, if you don't store them properly, you will find that moths have had their way with them, and you will want to weep at the results. Literally weep.
If you don't want to worry and you want to be happy, please take these tips to heart:
· Have everything cleaned NOW.
· Bring items home and immediately remove the plastic cleaner's bags.
· Instead of plastic, choose garment bags made of cotton canvas or some other breathable material. [They have them at Target stores everywhere.]
And if you are someone like me who has no other closet or storage space available? Try this neat trick: place your winter items in the very back of your closet with lavender scented dryer bags stuffed in the pockets . . . and under the collars. I am proud to say it's an original idea and it works like a charm. Sweater drawers, too, can be packed with these lovely little lavender dryer bags. They're cheap, they're easy and your closet will smell absolutely amazing. [You can buy them at any Trader Joe's store.]
Did I mention that moths cannot abide the scent of lavender?
Awesome.
Best regards and have a great summer!
Nancy
PS. Many of you are talking about attending one of my workshops this summer. Right now, there are some dates still open and available. Good friends, good fashion, great advice and great value!
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