"Becoming Fabulous"

I’m still very excited about having an organized closet. And best of all, I don’t have to share it. I know that sounds bad but it is true. Ha!

Anyways… I thought I would share and review some of the materials I used in my closet. So here goes.

The Paint

I used HGTV by Sherwin Williams in Spa (#6756) in a satin base. This paint was pretty good. I’m use to using the Duration paint (which is one of their top of the lines paints). So I was a little hesitant to switch but this paint did well. It did require two coats in some area but the application went on smoothly. Plus it doesn’t smell.

The Closet System

· ClosetMaid Selectives 25in. Starter Kit {$99 @homedepot)

· 2 ClosetMaid Selectives Decorative 10 inch Drawers {$42.78 each @homedepot}

· ClosetMaid Selective Decorative 5 inch Drawer {31.98 @homedepot}

· ClosetMaid Selective 41.5in Towel

This makes my second time putting together a ClosetMaid closet system. I like them because they are quick and easy to assemble.

Other items you will need:

In addition to what comes in the box, be sure to pick up some heavy-duty drywall anchors. The ones that come in the kit are crap and I wouldn’t recommend using them to secure the cabinet to the wall. Also grab some wood glue to add durability to the drawers. Lastly, get some metal corner brackets as the ones that come in the kit are plastic.

The shelves

Instead of using the ClosetMaid shelves, I used Melanie boards (you can find them in the lumber sections). I used these because they are essentially the same thing you will find in the closet section but cheaper and longer. This will also give you the ability to tailor it to the length of your closet without needed multiple pieces. I used regular closet brackets to secure the shelf. (again…use heavy duty drywall anchors for this part).

Accessories

Hangers {$8.99 for 18 @Ross}

I’m in love with these hangers. They are on the slim side so it gives you added space. They are not heavy duty so I wouldn’t recommend them for big coats but they work great on shirts, pants, jackets, and dresses. They have a velvet texture to prevent clothes for slipping off.

Mirror {$35 @Home Depot}

It is lightweight, small, and cute…What else is there to say? It came with an ivory ribbon but I swapped it out with a blue one. It also comes with a chain or can be hung using picture bracket.

Stuffed Animals

The rabbit was a Build-A-Bear gift from my BFF back in 2005/2006.

The little owl was a gift from my students to represent my bird & trees metaphors.

Artwork {$30 @ Street Fair in Jacksonville/ $6 @Ross}

One of my absolute favorites in the room!! I picked this up at a street fair for artists in Jacksonville a couple of weeks ago. I love it. I had come across it last year on Pinterest but didn’t have any idea where to use it so I took a pass. When I saw it in person, the colors coordinated with the room perfectly. It wasn’t framed so I picked up a frame at Ross and trimmed it to size.

Swarovski Heart {Swarovski}

This was a Valentine’s Day gift from Chris when we were engaged. It’s so special to me.

Fabric Backing on Cabinet {Hancock fabrics}

I used some leftover fabric I had from another project on the back of the cabinet to give it a little flair.

Tray {Ralph Lauren}

Its really a box lid. Check out this tut for more info.