CLOSET CONFIDENTIAL GUEST POST: INSPIRED DESIGN

I'm thrilled to have Debby from Inspired Design guest post today on our Closet Confidential series. Inspired Design is one of my favorite daily reads-Debby brings her passion for interior design and an infectious joie de vivre to her posts that is simply captivating. I know that Debby's closet is going to be stylish and full of charm, just like her!

What are the 5 essential clothing items in your closet?_________

1.  My Kate Spade handbag
2.  My Tiffany key necklace
3.  J. Crew pea coat
4.  Brown leather riding boots
5.  Dark wash jeans

The one thing in my closet that I should get rid of but just can part with___________


I have a nubby old sweatshirt that I can't part with. I lounge around the house in it and it's just too comfy to throw out.

Describe your perfect outfit__________________________


First and foremost it has to be comfortable.  My go-to daytime outfit is a pair of dark wash jeans, a cute blazer or jacket, pretty scarf, and ballet flats.


For a casual dinner out this same outfit can be dressed up by swapping the ballet flats for a great pair of heels and trading the scarf for a chunky necklace. 

There’s always room in my closet for_____________


I have a soft spot for cute jackets, scarves, and flats. 

My dream closet would include_____________


I have wanted to wallpaper my closet forever!  It would have a beautiful leaning wall mirror and a fancy chandelier!

I’ve kept_______________hoping (it would fit, it would come back in style, sentimental)


I've kept jeans that are too small that in the hopes that someday I'll be able to squeeze comfortably back into them. 

I never have enough_____________________


Shoes or handbags. 

Designer closet envy would be_____________________


Spacious with built ins and an ottoman would be a dream! 

Neat or messy?________________________


Neat (at the moment)!

My latest addition to my closet is________________________


The last item I bought was a classic black lace pencil skirt and tailored crisp white blouse from Talbots. 

The last thing I got rid of was__________________________


I just had to throw out a sweater whose best days had gone by.  

Extra shelves or extra hangers?_________________________


I would like extra shelves but unfortunately don't have any so I will have to settle for hangers.

You would be surprised I have/don’t have______________________


One thing I can't believe I don't have is a classic trench coat.  I hope to fix that this spring.

I have an extensive collection of_________________________


Preppy blouses mostly from J Crew and Anthropologie. Plaid, gingham, plain white... you name it! 

Your organizational motto is_________________________


When it gets messy enough it's time to clean out the closet.  I have actually gotten really great about donating things I don't wear.  

What do you like about your closet?______________________


I love that it's a walk-in and I don't have to share it.

What would you change?_____________________


I would like some built in organization. Shelves, sweater drawers, and shoe racks.

Best closet tip for organization_______________________


If you haven't worn an item for 6 months then you are more than likely not going to.  Donate it. 

Right now your closet is in a state of ______________


It's neat at the moment but I am in desperate need of some new duds!