The Fall Refresh
Fall is in the air, and now is the perfect time for a home refresh.
So, grab your calendar and let’s schedule a few things before the hustle and bustle of the holidays.
CLOSET
First up, schedule a closet refresh. Whether you move your summer clothes to the back of your closet, or to another closet in your home, as you are rearranging:
□ create a pile of anything that you didn’t wear (or rarely wore) this summer. If you don’t love the way you look or feel in it, or it doesn’t fit your lifestyle, let it go.
□ If it needs repair/alteration, put it in your errand bag.
□ Do you have something similar in your closet that you gravitate towards? Keep the one you wear and toss the other in the donate bin (it could be someone else’s go-to top!).
Often clients tell me that they feel guilty about letting go of clothes and accessories because of how much money they spent. But holding onto those things won’t bring the money back.
Donating allows you to quickly get the excess out of your house and into the hands of someone who wants it.
□ Keep a donation bin in the closet for tossing in things that you put on and take offbecause they just don’t work.
□ If you need to replace what you’re donating, make a note on your phone.
□ Be sure the donations are clean and in good condition so that they aren’t a burden for the charity.
□ Here is a list of donation spots in Roswell, Georgia.
http://hollysinthehouse.com/where-to-donate-roswell-ga
I caution against selling items because of the time it takes for little ROI. If selling is your thing, then give yourself a deadline so that it doesn’t become a pile of clutter.
As you move fall clothes front and center, separate them into categories. You haven’t seen these clothes in a while, so take advantage of seeing them with fresh eyes. Most people wear a small percentage of their clothes. Pick your favorite jeans, favorite sweaters, favorite of each category. It feels great to walk into a closet filled with your favorites.
GUESTS
Next up is setting aside time on your calendar to refresh guest areas. If you’ll be hosting overnight guests during the holidays, walk through the spaces they’ll use.
□ Do any towels, bathmats, shower curtains, or bedding need replacing? Hop online or add it to your shopping list.
□ Schedule any needed carpet cleaning or home repairs.
Serving a large holiday meal?
□ Take inventory of placemats, baking sheets, parchment paper, roasting pan, even the turkey baster, and see if anything needs replacing.
□ Check the expiration dates on flours and spices that you may not have used since last holiday season.
□ Stock up on paper plates for busy days when you don’t want to deal with dishes.
DÉCOR+GIFTS
Do you like to have Christmas decorations up before or after Thanksgiving? Schedule it on the calendar and plan around it (order take out for dinner that night?). When you decorate, keep a donation box handy for items that no longer bring you holiday joy.
Reverse engineer your schedule of gift shopping, wrapping, and delivering. The cutest gift wrap sells quickly, so check your inventory and restock.
As you look at November and December, be intentional about where you place self-care appointments. Salons book up around the holidays, so calculate when you want your services done and get them scheduled.
You have enough to do in November and December. Doing a fall refresh now will make your home a little lighter.
-Holly
