CLOSET CONFIDENTIAL GUEST POST: THE ENCHANTED HOME

I must admit, I've been anticipating Tina's Closet Confidential post for quite some time.  Having watched her beautiful home come to life on her blog, The Enchanted Home, I knew that her closet would be stylish, classic and beyond gorgeous, and of course, I wasn't disappointed. To call Tina's closet simply a "closet" is a bit of a misnomer. Spacious and well appointed, the room features beautiful hardware, elegant custom woodwork and a glamorous crystal chandelier. It's some closet!  I'm hoping for an invite when her marble countertops come in and she puts the finishing touches on the room. I'll bring the celebratory champagne- we can lounge around and I can check out her enviable handbag collection!  Let's see whats behind Tina's closet doors today-

Hi there and thank you Barbara for having me here! I love this series, what a fabulous idea. I mean seriously tell me what lady doesn't want to take a peek into someones else's closet or at least pick up an organizational tidbit or two? I know I do and goodness knows, I need all the help I can get:)


I am excited to have finally gotten my dream closet but it's still very much in the works as we just moved over a month ago, so I have included a few in progress pictures from my own closet (not too close up) and some pictures from others that I found inspirational. Still organizing and finding a place for things/tweaking areas of my closet, and don't yet have the counter top for my island, so please use your imagination! Thanks for having me and now let's talk closets shall we......

What are the 5 essential clothing items in your closet? 

• Tons of black pants, 
• my collection of cashmere sweaters, 
• oodles of cardigans, 
• lots of scarves and wraps 
• and of course MANY handbags!

The one thing in my closet that I should get rid of but just can part with- my size 4 dresses and many things marked "s" and "xs". Somehow keeping them however makes me know that at one point in my life I was part of their universe:)

Describe your perfect outfit- for winter/fall, a pair of pants that makes me look thin, a comfy cashmere sweater, a great wrap/scarf, great looking riding boots and of course a really amazing handbag!  For summer, a pair of white pants, a fun top, a cardigan to keep handy, fun sandals or one of my many Jack Rogers and a great tote in white.

Winter, this is chic, sophisticated but casual and comfortable

Summer. OK confession, I don't wear fedoras BUT I do think they are cute, and this makes this outfit feel cool, this would amp up my hip factor big time (but I am also imagining the icy stares it would draw from my boys)......

There’s always room in my closet for- one more handbag:)

My dream closet would include- a few jewelry drawers (on my list of to do's),wallpaper on the back walls of my closet, an enormous section for shoes, and a pretty feminine ottoman (which I hope to get)

Adore the idea of wallpapering the inside walls of a closet

Really want a tufted velvet ottoman.....how luxurious!

I’ve kept_______________hoping (it would fit, it would come back in style, sentimental) A pleated Escada skirt (safe to say it is not coming back but it was my first expensive clothing purchase almost 24 years ago when I was a buyer and has some sentimental value, heck at this point its practically vintage:)

I never have enough- handbags, shoes or cozy pj's.

As close as I can let you in....still lots to get organized in there! A testament to my love for bags though:)

Designer closet envy would be-

Having my shoes this organized would be amazing!

Being able to colorcode my many sweaters......wow!

Neat or messy? Neat

My latest addition to my closet is- my new velvet hangers and a beautiful cashmere shawl!

Visualize the countertops being white marble...I know I know the cork just doesn't cut it!

I do love my full length mirror, a must have and plenty of sunlight gives a reality check!

I am not getting too close to the inside of the closet as you can tell because I am still organizing, will save that for next time!

I know I know there are two missing lampshades these were temporaries, just wanted to see what the chandy looked like with shades the new ones are due in any day now! Use your imagination:)

The last thing I got rid of was- What felt like truckloads  of clothes from when I was a tiny size. Felt good to give it away though.

Extra shelves or extra hangers? Extra shelves, can never have enough!

You would be surprised I have/don’t have as many- skirts, I really don't wear them very often.

I have an extensive collection of- by now you have probably guessed it.....handbags!

More hiding up there.....

Your organizational motto is just keep piling it in, as long as the doors close:) Just kidding.....leave my closet in a state of how I want to see it when I come back to it. Kind of like leaving a house with unmade beds (ugh) I cannot stand the idea of coming home to a house with beds not made or dishes in the sink. I like therefore walking into a neat and orderly closet!

What do you like about your closet? Since its new and we are in the honeymoon stage...everything.

What would you change? Not a whole heck of a lot, well maybe would have incorporated more room for shoes. Still in the organizing mode and tweaking certain things, may be taking away a few hanging spots and adding more shoe shelves.

Best closet tip for organization- buys dividers for all drawers, hooks for handbags, and pretty velvet hangers (use same color and type for everything) They make everything look better!

Right now your closet is in a state of - still getting organized and finding the right place for everything!


Thanks so much Barbara, this was a lot of fun and made me realize just how much I have left to work on but I am feeling more motivated than ever to get my closet done! Wishing you and all of your readers a wonderful day!

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