Negril, JAMAICA
I'm spending another lazy weekend in Negril recharging my batteries. We have plans to all gather for our Sunday rice and peas dinner with family this evening, but since I had the morning free, I decided to spend it cleaning out my closet. It is so difficult deciding which items will make another appearance next summer and which ones will not.
There are some I need to ship back to the States and quite a bit to be left behind in my collection of steamer trunks in the country. My girlfriend Elsie has stopped by to give me a hand and Chef Delroy Phillips has the Mimosa's coming in a steady stream, so the good times have already begun. Hope you are enjoying you Sundaze as well. By the way, here are a few tips just in case you are in the mood to clean out your closet. Enjoy!
1. Clean your closet.
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Before bringing the fall and winter clothes into your newly-vacated closet, clean and vacuum that area as well to remove dust, dirt and insects.
Need a little help? Check out these cool tips.
2. Wash before storing.
The items you will be keeping need to be washed before you put them away. Small amounts of food or soil that aren't removed now can become permanent stains after a few months. Worse, they can attract insects.
Tip: You will also need to launder your fabric storage bags to remove dust, and clean and line the plastic containers your clothes are going in.
3. Get rid of unused garments.
Evaluate your spring and summer wardrobe and simplify. If you have not wore something this season, it's unlikely you will wear it next season either and they will just be taking up valuable closet space. Set aside the items you plan to donate.
4. Prepare Properly
Invest in not only large storage containers and garment bags, but all the additional items you'll need to preserve and protect your clothing such as moth balls, cedar chips and/or chests, 100% cotton sheets and acid free tissue paper.
5. Watch for moisture.
Store the clothing in a cool, even temperature, well-ventilated area away from artificial or natural light. Avoid attics, damp basements and garages.
When warmer temperatures arrive next year both you and your garments will be ready for summer.
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| The Queen of Fabulosity, Kimora Lee in her closet. |
I'm spending another lazy weekend in Negril recharging my batteries. We have plans to all gather for our Sunday rice and peas dinner with family this evening, but since I had the morning free, I decided to spend it cleaning out my closet. It is so difficult deciding which items will make another appearance next summer and which ones will not.
There are some I need to ship back to the States and quite a bit to be left behind in my collection of steamer trunks in the country. My girlfriend Elsie has stopped by to give me a hand and Chef Delroy Phillips has the Mimosa's coming in a steady stream, so the good times have already begun. Hope you are enjoying you Sundaze as well. By the way, here are a few tips just in case you are in the mood to clean out your closet. Enjoy!
1. Clean your closet.
Sheknows.com
Before bringing the fall and winter clothes into your newly-vacated closet, clean and vacuum that area as well to remove dust, dirt and insects.
Need a little help? Check out these cool tips.
2. Wash before storing.
The items you will be keeping need to be washed before you put them away. Small amounts of food or soil that aren't removed now can become permanent stains after a few months. Worse, they can attract insects.
Tip: You will also need to launder your fabric storage bags to remove dust, and clean and line the plastic containers your clothes are going in.
3. Get rid of unused garments.
Evaluate your spring and summer wardrobe and simplify. If you have not wore something this season, it's unlikely you will wear it next season either and they will just be taking up valuable closet space. Set aside the items you plan to donate.
4. Prepare Properly
Invest in not only large storage containers and garment bags, but all the additional items you'll need to preserve and protect your clothing such as moth balls, cedar chips and/or chests, 100% cotton sheets and acid free tissue paper.
5. Watch for moisture.
Store the clothing in a cool, even temperature, well-ventilated area away from artificial or natural light. Avoid attics, damp basements and garages.
When warmer temperatures arrive next year both you and your garments will be ready for summer.