Behold the power of organization

by Runner Susan on January 7, 2007

in Home,Knollie Logic,Organization

I know exactly what you are thinking: “Where’s the blue?” Me too. I can’t believe I don’t own a single blue shirt.

I’ve spent hours organizing. I’ve donated 12 garbage bags of clothing that doesn’t fit me to the local charity. It felt good to let those things go. Now I regret not taking a before picture.

I will do my best to keep it this way. This is my new year’s resolution to the man who hasn’t said a word about the 40 lemons or gallon of grade B maple syrup sitting in our refrigerator.

Have mercy on the fashion whore.


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1 Running Jayhawk January 7, 2007 at 10:36 am

That is so beautiful!!! Want to come over and clean out my closet?!?! It’s on my to do list to pack up and give away clothes that haven’t been worn in the past year and a half…which will be an alarming amount of clothes I bet.

Way to get organized, lady!

2 cindylouwho January 7, 2007 at 10:44 am

Wow! You joined weight watchers, organized the closet and have managed to run your 5 miles each day! Let’s not forget about those 2-30 pound weights that you were jacking around like they were nothin! I would say you are on a roll Suz!

3 darrell January 7, 2007 at 10:57 am

Very nice. I’m sure you will be getting offers to come clean out the rest of our closets.

Love the juxtaposition of the strappy heels above the running shoes.

4 Elizabeth January 7, 2007 at 10:57 am

I think I own about two shirts that are even close to cute enough to go in that closet. And they are blue and green ;)

5 Elizabeth January 7, 2007 at 11:00 am

p.s. wear are all your running t-shirts ;)

6 justjunebug January 7, 2007 at 11:39 am

dayum girl!!!!!!!!!!! freaking awesome!!!!!!! mines good but yours if FABULOUS!

7 21stCenturyMom January 7, 2007 at 12:24 pm

Outstanding! That particular maneuver is on my list of things to do, too. I don’t have has much space as you but I might have as many unused articles of clothing.

8 Susan D. January 7, 2007 at 1:27 pm

It’s beautiful! I love a color coordinated and organized closet. Mine gets somewhat organized about 2x a year, but I need to be better about keeping it that way!

9 aham23 January 7, 2007 at 1:31 pm

shoes! you like shoes!!! nice work. later.

10 Laurie January 7, 2007 at 1:32 pm

I find it interesting to see how other people organize things. My closet is organized by shirt style rather than color. T-shirt day, go to the t-shirt section. Button-down shirt day, go to the button-down section.

With your blonde hair and blue eyes, you would look fantastic in blue. It is shocking you have nothing in that color. That should be an amended New Year’s resolution.

11 susie January 7, 2007 at 1:45 pm

Hah, I have to laugh. I have nothing but black, brown, and BLUE in my closet. But nothing, nothing is organized. Of course, in this old house, we have no closets!

12 Juls January 7, 2007 at 3:39 pm

Susan,

I could take a picture of MY closet for your “before” picture. Nobody would believe it though because, like Susie, I have only black, brown, blue, and shades of green. I have 2 pairs of heals (about 1/2 as high as yours), 1 pair of sandals, and 2 pairs of running shoes.

You have a lot cuter clothes than mine too. Nice job with the closet organizing and releasing the old.

13 Lisa January 7, 2007 at 4:01 pm

Excellent work. I’m jealous of your great closet organization. I must get busy.

14 Bob G January 7, 2007 at 4:11 pm

This is my new year’s resolution to the man who hasn’t said a word about the 40 lemons or gallon of grade B maple syrup sitting in our refrigerator.

ahhhh that was funny Susan hmmm maybe u can have pancakes with syrup and lemons (yikes) umm maybe U can make a LEMON PIE :-)

Closet looks good — Go buy a BLUE shirt though… I am sure u can find a nice sexy blue shirt!

15 Dawn - Pink Chick January 7, 2007 at 4:15 pm

Wow, nice job. I need to take lessons from you.

16 Beth January 7, 2007 at 4:28 pm

That made me drool!

17 massoman January 7, 2007 at 4:33 pm

time for pancakes!

18 scott January 7, 2007 at 4:45 pm

A girl can never have too many shoes. You obviously saw the movie Mommie Dearest… not a wire coat hanger in sight.

19 IHateToast January 7, 2007 at 6:20 pm

change your name…

RunnerNiles dot com.

now, my only concern is that i truly believe that stink rises. shouldn’t you have the runners over the heels?

my mom sent me a pair of heels. yeah, i’ll be in those any time soon!
k

20 Hilda January 7, 2007 at 7:47 pm

That will leave enough space for new and renewed energy!

21 bold January 7, 2007 at 8:31 pm

mmmmm, heels!

22 mike January 7, 2007 at 11:05 pm

Happy New Year Susan- that is some black belt level organizing there!;-) Nice!

23 iliketoast January 8, 2007 at 2:47 am

one word ….. “Monk!”

24 Try January 8, 2007 at 2:48 am

Wow – a peek into the RS wardrobe! I bet the “His” wardrobe comes neatly organized too.

I loved reading that Jan 3 post – I’m pretty sure I’ll keep reading it over and over again from time to time.

The blogging world is a lot more interesting with you around. Rock on!

25 Ewen January 8, 2007 at 3:51 am

That’s sad. Not enough running shoes.

Very pretty, but the laces hanging out reduces the neatness factor a tad.

26 Thomas January 8, 2007 at 6:50 am

Highly impressive, I’ve never seen such a tidy wardrobe. I do have got one question though: just how many pairs of shoes do you need? It’s not like you can wear more than one at any one time.

27 shelley January 8, 2007 at 8:52 am

I’m so envious..you are amazing!!! There’s still hope for me….you’ve inspired me to clean my closet and organize it even better!!

28 Flatman January 8, 2007 at 9:04 am

That is NOT enough running shoes…come on, Su, you’re shopping is really taking a hit these days?

Nice job. You and my wife would get along swimmingly, except she only has about 100 pair of jeans.

29 Kurt January 8, 2007 at 9:27 am

You have a lot of shoes!

Good job. Hope it sticks for you and you also keep the running up.

30 aj January 8, 2007 at 10:01 am

fashion whore nuthin. have mercy on the chick that has enough closet space to spread out like that!!

dammit… renting’s a bitch. my closets are the size of…

well i dunno. but they’re SMALL. really really small.

31 J in Boston January 8, 2007 at 11:44 am

My first thought was “whoa!” I am not a fan of blue, either. Happy New Year, btw.

32 zara January 8, 2007 at 12:25 pm

I noticed a few spots where the spaces between the hangers are not equal. You must fix that, please. Then you can have a good “before” and “after” photo.

Awesome work there! It’s funny how many sleeveless/strappy shirts you can wear in Tejas. I think I own two.

33 Cliff January 8, 2007 at 12:29 pm

Where is Runner Susan Clothing Store located??

34 txrunnergirl January 8, 2007 at 12:30 pm

Wow, I am soooo impressed! I have been wanting to organize my closet for the past 2 years and just haven’t gotten around to it…wanna come do it for me? :-)

35 Josh January 8, 2007 at 1:16 pm

I must say, that is absolutely amazing. Seriously. You should start a service. Would you be willing to travel?

36 D January 8, 2007 at 1:55 pm

WOW Susan you’ve been busy!

You know what’s funny. I joined a running group last summer and one day we received an email to all wear blue running shirts. (They give out shirts w/their name on it each season and I didn’t get one.) So that morning I am looking for a blue running shirt which I apparently did not own. Turns out I wore pink and was the only one out of HUNDREDS of people that did not wear blue. Do you think I stuck out???

If you’re bored and want to take a short road trip to help me with my closets. . .

37 backofpack January 8, 2007 at 8:38 pm

Forget my closet (though it is kinda messy), I’m thinking you could help this non-shopper shop. Except for shoes, we might have a difference of opinion on shoes…

38 Donald January 8, 2007 at 11:02 pm

I don’t see a little black dress there, either. Get with it, girl.

39 Rich January 9, 2007 at 1:19 am

Hmmm, high heels up high, low heels down low. That’s got to be added to some personality test somewhere …

40 bex January 9, 2007 at 8:34 am

I am so impressed. Well done!

41 Veeg January 10, 2007 at 9:47 am

If there is a heaven for me, it will look like your closet.

I am so very inspired right now. So much pretty!

42 jeanne January 10, 2007 at 5:29 pm

I had absolutely no IDEA that you were a movie star!

43 Running Rabbit January 10, 2007 at 9:57 pm

RS!!!!! LOOK AT THOSE BEAUTIFUL SHOES!!!! I am drooling here!! So fucking fabulous!

44 Rae January 13, 2007 at 8:51 am

Wow!!! I am in LOVE with your closet!!

45 Joyce January 13, 2007 at 10:18 pm

Great job! I love your shoes :)

46 Amy January 15, 2007 at 5:01 pm

From one organized fashion whore to another, I LOVE IT!

47 Jennifer January 31, 2007 at 1:14 pm

I do believe that those are Joy Mangano (sp?) hangers in linen and brown. ;) I have the full set! Nice job, and I like the organization – ss ls, by color. Sweet!

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