Spring has arrived and I'm ready for a good old-fashioned spring clean. The thought of a big clean can sometimes be so overwhelming that you put it off and never end up doing it to the extent you originally wanted. Raise your hand if your guilty? Over here, yep me, I'm guilty! This time I thought I would break it down to the area that I use most in my home, my bedroom, and focus on giving it a little TLC. Let's start with the wardrobe shall we?
If you are like me and you get dressed every day then I'm guessing that your wardrobe can get a little hectic and unorganised? Amiright? Here are some quick tips to give your clothing domain it's own spring gleam.
- Put away all of your heavy winter coats that you won't be needing in spring. Leave a selection of jackets that you can pair with your lighter spring/summer clothes for those cooler nights.
- Keep two of your most worn jeans hanging for the in-between days before it starts to really warm up. Put any other jeans or pants you won't wear again in winter away with your coats.
- Give your closet some organisation. It makes everything easier in the morning when you can find what you're looking for in its proper section. From left to right I organise by dresses, pants, jackets and tops. Between these sections I sub-categorise with day dresses, night dresses, dress pants, jeans etc etc. A little bit anal but also a little bit handy when you're looking for that top you really want to wear but can't find and you need to leave the house in 10 minutes flat!
- Any clothes that you don't want anymore try on again and if you still don't want them make a pile to donate to charity.
- Go through your shoes, give them a little wipe to remove any dust or marks and then organise them into sections like flats, heels, sneakers etc. Same with your bags and accessories.
2. Hello my good friend Mr. Bed!
- Nothing says 'spring clean' like a set of freshly washed sheets! I like to give my a really good clean by using the hot wash setting - I feel like it would kill any unknown and unwanted germs.
- Change up your bedspread! You may have a spare set in the cupboard that you could get out for a bit of a change or if you're a little flush with the cash indulge yourself in a new spread. May I suggest something bright and fun for all of the happiness that spring and summer inspire?! Here are a couple I have been eyeing off this one and this one.
3. Hello giant pile of magazines by the bedside!
If you're a giant magazine hoarder like someone else I know quite well, then you will have lots of magazines next to your bedside that you haven't read in months but can't quite part with. Yes, that's me again, guilty! I find it really hard to part with my magazines but in such a small space like my room anything that piles up can make the space feel very cluttered which isn't fun. Alas I have found a helpful solution!
You will need some binders, loose plastic sleeves and some dividers. Go through the magazines and tear out what articles you want to keep and put them in the plastic sleeves. Use the dividers to put the articles into sections. For example my sections include: fashion, beauty, writing and living. That way you are saving room and saving the best parts of the magazine. Remember to recycle them when placing them in the trash!
Let's be honest, it's not a spring clean unless you actually do some cleaning. Put on some music and break out the vacuum. And give everything a once over with the spray 'n' wipe. You will feel all the better and cleaner for it.
Once you have done your spring clean reward yourself with a little something something for your space. This could be anything like fresh flowers, a new vase, a scented candle, some fairy lights, whatever tickles your fancy! You've worked hard, you deserve something new to celebrate!
