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Posted by Julie Signore on May 30, 2001 at 11:14:29:

In Reply to: organizing bedrooms posted by Julie on May 26, 2001 at 10:04:14:

Aloha Julie....

Nice name btw! :)

OK...first you need to understand that although he has asked for assistance...*you* may be too close to the situation....so don't take it personally if he doesn't go head-over-heels for some of your ideas. :)

You might want to even suggest that he visit this BBS or portions of the website to *see* some ideas on products available. (check out the Hot Picks section as well as the archives from over the years showing some kool products)

I noticed you rec'd a response from one of our visitors already w/some great ideas on different stores to check out!!! The Container Store (800-733-3532) is HIGH on my list of suggestions...another is Hold Everything. (800-421-2264) If you are not receiving these catalogs yet -- call & get on their mail list!

The next step would be to peruse the catalogs together so he can *visually see* the types of products out there ..& YES! Men use them too!!

When it comes to the closet I would highly recommend checking out an "Elfa System" The Container Store is the only company that carries this product & it will last a lifetime (VERY reasonably priced!!!)...unlike some of the other *facimiles* around.
Check into a *runner basket system* for storing clothes....jeans ....socks...underware etc.. They even have belt attachments for the system & dividers to keep things neatly in place!

The concept of keeping everything in view for guys...is also true for women....where this theory is derived stems from the *type* of person you are dealing with. If they operate more from the right brain (creative side) yes, there is a need to keep everything in a more visual format. If the person is more left brain dominant (logical, analytical) then there usually is no problem using drawers (& file cabinets too!) You see when dealing more w/a creative person ...if they cannot *see* it ...to them it truly lands in a "black hole" ...so we come up w/the *right* tools to perform the job & they love it!

By all means hang the T's if the closet has room -- it's the easiest way to see one's selection! Group them by work T's, play T's & dress T's. Get rid of the old wire hangers & use the tubulars. If you want you can use different colors for the various types of clothes.

You mentioned "all the other stuff is in the other room"....can you be more specific & give me a list of what the other stuff is? Then I'd be happy to give you more concrete suggestions! :)

My next questions is: How does he WANT to use the other room --once it's cleared of clutter???

When it comes to maintaining the masculinity of the room....my suggestion is to stay away from frilly curtains...tons of excess pillows & go w/the earth tones for the decor. Wood over wicker, sturdy leather or Wing-back chairs vs the *parlor look* chair & footstool. Bookshelves to display trophies & such.

Another GREAT resource is Levengers -- they use a great number of men when displaying certain products too! :) (800-544-0880)

What you need Julie, is some resources to get a better *feel* for what HE really wants...& remember to have FUN & laugh while you BOTH work on the project! :)

Looking forward to more info on "what else is really in that 2nd room!" Meanwhile, I hope something here helps!

Much Aloha,

Julie Signore -
President: The PHOENIX Organizational Consulting Service
CEO: 1,2,3 SORT IT Organizing Solutions -- Innovative Tools
NSA Member, NAPO Member

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: Aloha Julie....

: Nice name btw! :)

: OK...first you need to understand that although he has asked for assistance...*you* may be too close to the situation....so don't take it personally if he doesn't go head-over-heels for some of your ideas. :)

: You might want to even suggest that he visit this BBS or portions of the website to *see* some ideas on products available. (check out the Hot Picks section as well as the archives from over the years showing some kool products)

: I noticed you rec'd a response from one of our visitors already w/some great ideas on different stores to check out!!! The Container Store (800-733-3532) is HIGH on my list of suggestions...another is Hold Everything. (800-421-2264) If you are not receiving these catalogs yet -- call & get on their mail list!

: The next step would be to peruse the catalogs together so he can *visually see* the types of products out there ..& YES! Men use them too!!

: When it comes to the closet I would highly recommend checking out an "Elfa System" The Container Store is the only company that carries this product & it will last a lifetime (VERY reasonably priced!!!)...unlike some of the other *facimiles* around.
: Check into a *runner basket system* for storing clothes....jeans ....socks...underware etc.. They even have belt attachments for the system & dividers to keep things neatly in place!

: The concept of keeping everything in view for guys...is also true for women....where this theory is derived stems from the *type* of person you are dealing with. If they operate more from the right brain (creative side) yes, there is a need to keep everything in a more visual format. If the person is more left brain dominant (logical, analytical) then there usually is no problem using drawers (& file cabinets too!) You see when dealing more w/a creative person ...if they cannot *see* it ...to them it truly lands in a "black hole" ...so we come up w/the *right* tools to perform the job & they love it!

: By all means hang the T's if the closet has room -- it's the easiest way to see one's selection! Group them by work T's, play T's & dress T's. Get rid of the old wire hangers & use the tubulars. If you want you can use different colors for the various types of clothes.

: You mentioned "all the other stuff is in the other room"....can you be more specific & give me a list of what the other stuff is? Then I'd be happy to give you more concrete suggestions! :)

: My next questions is: How does he WANT to use the other room --once it's cleared of clutter???

: When it comes to maintaining the masculinity of the room....my suggestion is to stay away from frilly curtains...tons of excess pillows & go w/the earth tones for the decor. Wood over wicker, sturdy leather or Wing-back chairs vs the *parlor look* chair & footstool. Bookshelves to display trophies & such.

: Another GREAT resource is Levengers -- they use a great number of men when displaying certain products too! :) (800-544-0880)

: What you need Julie, is some resources to get a better *feel* for what HE really wants...& remember to have FUN & laugh while you BOTH work on the project! :)

: Looking forward to more info on "what else is really in that 2nd room!" Meanwhile, I hope something here helps!

: Much Aloha,

: Julie Signore -
: President: The PHOENIX Organizational Consulting Service
: CEO: 1,2,3 SORT IT Organizing Solutions -- Innovative Tools
: NSA Member, NAPO Member

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