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Clutter Cure: Closets
Take everything out. Begin by emptying your closet completely. Things tend to migrate there that don’t belong—don’t let those things go back inside. Donate or toss anything you haven’t worn in two years. Hang items from the back of the rack as you replace everything. When you wear that item, turn the hanger back around to face the front. This makes it easy to keep up with what you do and don’t wear.
Go vertical. Look at the space in your closet with a new eye and see what isn’t being utilized. Store out-of-season clothing in containers on very high shelves or move them to another storage space, while keeping the items you wear the most in accessible spots.
Use like hangers. The quickest way to make a closet seem organized is to toss out all those mismatched hangers and replace them with one type of hanger. Suit jackets need wider hangers to support the shoulders, but a hanger with a slim profile is great for blouses, shirts and pants, and will save you lots of space.
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Handmade Holiday
The holidays tend to bring out a bit of creativity from even the most reluctant crafter. This year we asked four skilled designers from the Northwest Arkansas chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers to share their top ideas for handmade holiday décor. Read on to see how they spruce up for a naturally gorgeous season.
Julie Wait Fryauf, ASID, is the owner of Julie Wait Designs in downtown Rogers. These handmade projects were a perfect opportunity to utilize all the corks she has collected from many great bottles of wine.
Sarah Savage Jaynes, ASID, of InsideOut Designs was inspired by vintage books and the appeal of a natural holiday rich in heritage. Her take on stockings, garland and gift wrap showcase this inspiration.
Angey Lyons, ASID, drew inspiration from her Southern surroundings. Her beautiful moss-covered wreath and floral spray can add a touch of evergreen beauty to any home.
Aubrey Mitchell Pate, ASID, is an adjunct professor with the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. She worked with students in the school’s interior design program to produce a holiday tree from sheet music.
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Guiding Lights
Fall Furniture Trends
1. Quiet Comfort: Bernhardt’s Elements collection blends casual and sophisticated, including this queen canopy bed with upholstered headboard panel, made from white oak veneer with textured nailheads for a rustic, organic feel. Hambuchen Home Furnishings, Conway, (501) 327-6523, hambuchens.com; Hank’s Fine Furniture, locations statewide, hanksfurniture.com; Dillard’s, locations statewide, dillards.com
2. Chic seat: Breathe life into a lackluster room with the daring chevron print of the Elsie slipper chair. I.O. Metro, locations statewide, iometro.com
3. Golden Glamour: The Marlene side table from Aidan Gray Home has a gold-leaf finish and antiqued mirror top that add a chic sensibility when paired with more masculine pieces. Harper Howey, Springdale, (877) 323-4758, harperhoweyinteriors.com; Lewis Lighting and Home, Benton, (501) 315-2400, lewislightingandhome.com; Marshall Clements, Little Rock, (501) 663-1828, marshallclements.com
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Welcome Spring!
1. BRIGHTEN UP!
Harbor Outdoor titanium lantern from Hinkley Lighting. hinkleylighting.com for stores statewide, including: Lewis Lighting & Home, Benton, (501) 315-2400, lewislightingandhome.com; Light Innovations, Little Rock, (501) 223-9026, blog.light-innovations.com
2. CONTAINER COLOR
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Think Outside the Box
High Tech Holiday
Fall Furniture Trends
1. Donovan sofa by Robin Bruce. De Madera Trading Company, Hot Springs; Swank, Jonesboro; Cleo’s Furniture, Mertinsdyke Home, Little Rock
2. Elise accent chair. Bassett Home Furnishings, locations statewide
3. Grant chair by Alexa Hampton for Hickory Chair. Pollard’s, Jonesboro; Bear-Hill Interiors, Cobblestone & Vine, Mertinsdyke Home, Little Rock
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Bedtime Story
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