So last week was a week of paring down. I decided to go through my linen closet and re-organize it. It's a small closet with 4 shelves but since it's only me in my apartment, it's sufficient.
On the top shelf I keep 2 down blankets. One is brand new and was a steal of a deal. The other I've had for a while. I'm thinking the latter may make a good picnic blanket! I make use of the packaging that bedding comes in to store my beach towels and other soft accessories that I don't use on often but still want to keep.
The second shelf is for my bath linens. To keep the towel clutter down, just have 3 sets per person. That's one in the bathroom, one in the laundry and one set in the closet. I also keep my tub mats here along with some linen/room sprays.
On the third shelf is where I keep my beloved wax pot. Yes, I do my own waxing and the amount of money I have saved has paid for it countless times over. I think I bought it for $20 at Cosmetics Plus in NYC when they were going out of business many moons ago. The cost of one tub of wax costs less than getting your lower legs done ONE TIME! I also keep all of my nail stuff in a mesh condiment basket on the same shelf. I like the basket for it's different compartments and since I don't have a lot of nail polish (2 colours, plus base and top coat) it's perfect. It's also where I store the stuff to do my waxing. A friend gave me a compact sewing kit years ago and I still use it because every woman should know how to so on a button!
The fourth shelf is home to 2 small baskets of beauty goodness. One is for the slight overstock of products I have. Don't get it twisted, I'm not hoarder! I just have a few extra Bath and Bodywork's products along with some samples I've been gifted. The other basket has hair tools and some miscellaneous items i.e. an extra box of Lola by Marc Jacobs, band aids.
On the bottom of the closet is where I keep my bed linens They are all in a plastic bag that a comforter once came in. To keep things fresh, I simply throw in a dryer sheet and zip up the bag. My rule of thumb is similar to the bath one. You really only need 2 duvet covers per bed. One for spring and one for fall. As far as sheets go, 2-3 sets for each season should suffice.
Last but not least, on the inside of the closet door, all of my necklaces and earrings are hung on a corkboard using clear push pins. This way I can see exactly what I have and put them to good use while making use of space that a lot of people don't think about.
If you have a linen closet, is it organized?
What are some things that you do to keep your linen closet organized?
Marie
