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❤️ This Closet Was a Problem

Published 14 days ago • 1 min read

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Hi Reader!

Years ago, I remember sharing a room reveal and one of the first comments I received was along the lines of:

“The room reveal is great, but where are you storing your kids’ shoes and backpacks?”

I was a bit flabbergasted that THAT was the question after sharing so many creative solutions in the post.

But all these years later, that comment has stuck with me because it hits on what we all really want to know:

How do you store all the “nuisance but necessary” items of life so they are “put away” but also totally accessible?

Carving out some sort of “mudroom” is actually one of the very first projects I tackle when we move into a new home.

Because if I don’t…the shoes and backpacks and coats and papers become a serious problem…and fast!

Click below to to see the clever spot we're using this time around!

Sneak Peek

These closet doors aren't the only ones we took off in this house. 🤭 Next week, I'll be sharing TWO more closets that are both organized to the MAX thanks to this same trick!

Behind the Scenes

This week, my oldest turned 15 (15!!!) If you've been coming around the blog for a while, you know I usually do pretty elaborate birthday displays for my kids.

This year, it feels like we closed that chapter (at least for him!), as I only grabbed a happy pom-pom garland for his setup. It was simple, charming, and oh-so-appropriate for his age and our busy life.

And now I kind of love the idea of this being our "birthday garland" that always comes out on birthdays. With this new chapter, maybe we have a new family tradition too!

See you next week!

~Megan
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The Homes I Have Made

by Megan Duesterhaus

Military Spouse | Perpetual Renter - Sharing easy, affordable, & practical home decor & organization solutions to help you transform ANY space into a place you love! ❤️

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