Organizing the World's Smallest Closet

This is not quite a transformation as much as it is, making something really pathetic, not quite as pathetic. You see, I have a sad tale to tell. I made the ultimate sacrifice by giving up a beautiful, large closet, to my beloved husband...because he seriously has more clothes than I do! The problem is, I am stuck with a tiny closet, and there is not much I can do to change that. Here is my attempt at improving upon it!   

Seriously, did you notice what I was using to hold my shoes up?

I started by converting the annoying bi-fold doors

into regular opening doors, complete with mirrors!

I bolted both doors together using a small bracket 

on the top and bottom so they wont fold anymore.

I removed the original hardware and screwed this 

magnetic closure in place to catch the doors.

I bought push lights at the Dollar Tree and used 

mounting tape to adhere these mirrors!

I attempted to categorize and color group most items... we'll see how long it actually stays like this!

I busted out the original shelf and clothing rod and moved it up higher (as high as I could possibly reach). Then, I installed a closet shelf like this one, high enough off the floor yet far enough from the other one to hang my clothes nicely. It doesn't go all the way across the closet, so long dresses still hang nicely on the top bar.  

Of course it would not have been an upgrade 

without  fresh paint and new door knobs!

Lastly, since I was in the process of organizing, I got all new hangers (they're so inexpensive) and I went through all my clothing piece by piece. I did some major downsizing of things I have never actually worn, don't fit into or don't really like. My goal was to fit everything in this closet that I actually wear. The only things I put into the guest room closet were out of season items and a select few things I would LOVE to fit back into if I lose any weight. My philosophy has always been, in regards to keeping things that don't fit, only keep the things you really, really like. By the time you actually lose the weight to fit back into that pair of jeans, they will probably be out of style and you'll deserve to buy yourself a new pair anyways!!

{DIY} Lego Storage Solutions

I have three kids that are really into Legos.  Now I am trying to figure out how to keep the pieces from being scattered all over. Let me share with you the best options that took me hours to find!!

Super Quick Clean Up 

This is ingenious. They can play with them and then pull the cord and they are instantly picked up.  I know my son won't play with them perfectly in this space, but he may some of them.  I also think this would be better on a smaller scale for each set and also put the instruction booklet in there with them.

The Lego Shelf
I absolutely love this idea!!

Pull Out Bookshelf Playtime

This is great. This bookshelf was converted to pull out drawers by adding tracks from a hardware store. To make it more Lego friendly, you can add the Lego boards to the bottom of the drawer.

Wall Boards
This is cute, but would be really expensive. Each of these boards are $15.

{DIY} Lego Head - Adorable!
www.obseussed.com

Lego Head - Looks great and is very easy :) just buy it

IKEA Tables turned Lego table!

This shelving unit is very easily accessible.  I love how she took something that most of us have and made it Lego friendly by adding shelves to double the space and also using small storage bins. theorganisedhousewife.com.au

Michael's sells these plastic bin organizers. 

You can sort them by color if you choose.

And you can place instructions in the drawers, too.

Of course you can convert a train table

 Ice Cream Buckets and Printed Lego Pictures

 I hope you were able to find some options that you are able to use right away! ~Julia

Folding Fitting Sheets: The Worst Thing Ever

Ugh, my absolute least favorite thing to do has got to be folding laundry. I don't mind washing the clothes, it's putting them away that is the worst! Guess what, I started training my kids to put their own clothes away at about the age of 3 (oh yes, it is possible!) It's not always pretty at first, but it's good for them to learn responsibility, right??

Now, how about those fitted sheets. If you're like me, you roll them all into a huge ball and store them in a laundry basket at the bottom of your closet. if you want a different solution, here are a few good ideas, and some bad ones too:

http://www.nicegirlnotes.com/seven-undeniable-truths 

Martha Stewart Closet Storage 

How to Fold a Fitted Sheet

Ways to Fold a Fitted Sheet

Martha Stewart explains how!