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you can never have too many shoes, right?

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Remember this disaster?

I'm embarrassed to say this is how I've been living.

I’ve started attempting to tame the monster. Today’s project was to organize the shoes.

There are now 20 pairs of summer shoes and sandals in an under-the-bed box. I’ve got nearly as many pairs slated to be given away or trashed.

The remaining shoes are now neatly arranged in my closet.

Dress shoes and flats are in the rack behind the door:

shoe closet - after

Boots, sneakers (casual and athletic) and canvas skimmers are in the closet:

shoe closet - after

Not shown: on the other side of the closet, I’m hanging onto a few pairs of Doc Martens from my early post-college days … I do still wear them as snowboots!

I still have a few more items that I need to find homes for, but that will come with the rest of the closet organization, hopefully!

Today, I am thankful for shoes!
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more embarrassing than naked baby photos

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I’m admitting to the world that I am a slob.

I recently stumbled upon this post over at Ninja Poodles, challenging people to post photos of their messes. Then, hopefully, also post “after” photos!

I have several of these messes, all over my house. I have chosen two to make public, both in my bedroom.

The closet of doom:

I'm embarrassed to say this is how I've been living.

And, less daunting, the wall beside my bed:

This is my side of the bed.

I’m hoping to tackle these disasters by the end of the month. That might not be possible, since I’ve got two weekend trips coming up! So, maybe early November is a better goal.

But it has to happen soon!