Spring is in the air, and it means updating my wardrobe with new fresh items for spring, and also cleaning out my closet. I’ve begun the process of going through and purging things that I haven’t worn in a while and selling or donating things that I’m absolutely ready to part with (post here). But what about those items that maybe I’m just not ready to give up yet? There is a great “on-demand-storage” company that called Make Space that can pick up, store and bring back your stuff via their app. Right now, they’re only available in New York, Chicago and Washington D.C., but they are looking to quickly expand, and I hope San Diego is one of those places!
Living on the West Coast allows a fashionista like myself to really play with my wardrobe because I can wear pretty much anything at anytime. But we know fashion is cyclical and there are not only seasonal trends due to weather, but seasonal trends that we hear about from the Spring and Fall runways during Fashion Week. Additionally, my husband and I are looking to finish our room remodel, so creating more space by storing things away will help with those changes. Here’s what I would pack away or in time for Spring/Summer to make room for any updates or just to clean up our bedroom in general:
Shoes:
Although my love for shoes runs deep and I find it hard to part with any pair, old or new, I know there are pairs that I wear regularly. For the shoes that I’m afraid to make a decision about, I would store them until I decide to either donate or sell them.
Clothing:
I have many gorgeous coats that I just can’t wear every season because San Diego rarely has weather so severe to warrant a heavy coat. For the Spring and Summer seasons, I would pack away any coats that are bulky until it’s Fall or Winter.
Books:
Although I love the feel of a good old-fashioned book, I rarely revisit old text books or reference books. These can be stored away to make room on our shelves for our record collection (see the picture below)!
Once I finish cleaning up the things that need to be stored away, I would love to get a new wardrobe and start to work on creative ways to store items we use regularly. Ikea is always a go-to for me, so I’m looking to use some of their ideas below for our room re-do. Happy spring cleaning everyone!
