These Boots Are Made For...

Coming out of the closet!

...and decorating when not walking.
I have several pairs of cowboy boots 

that only get worn when we travel to

 NC or TX, or anywhere in the fall.

 Last seen worn in Florida  HERE.

So when they aren't walking they don't 

take up closet space. They are part
of the decor in the blue guest room.
They are coming out of the closet!

They sit on an antique tool trunk at the foot

 of the bed.

I tuck a few Western-style belts in the top.

Why not store and display them here too?

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How I Organize My Bed Linens

I showed How I Organize My Bathroom,
 and How I Organize My Drawers, so today
I'll show how I store and organize
my bed linens in the bedroom.

I have this huge armoire cabinet in the 

bedroom that is opposite the bed. I had

 been looking for one that, not only had lots

 of cabinet storage, but drawers as well.

 I could use drawers in place of a dresser. 

I finally found this one on Craigslist for $250

 and they threw in the 36" TV because they 

were getting a new one. A good deal!

This was just what I needed.

 It's all solid wood and very heavy. I plan to
 paint it or at least change the hardware as
 soon as I find something I like...at a bargain.

 You've see how I filled the top with quilts

 in this post, Decorating With Quilts.

 The cabinet on the left side holds all the

 sheets and pillowcases.

 I moved them out of the bathroom closet 

because it made more sense to store them

 here in the bedroom,

 I don't think of these things all at once. 

Sometimes it's a 'duh' moment. 

Know what I mean?

 I keep the top sheets on one shelf and 

the fitted  bottom sheets below. I have

 lots of pillowcases. I like to mix and match. 

I fold everything in half then in thirds 

so that the folded smooth edge

 shows out and it keeps everything neat.

 I made a few lavender sachets for the linen
cabinet using my Mother's vintage hankies.

note: Loose lavender stored in a tennis can.

 A pile of loose lavender in the center.

 Tied into a bundle with ribbon.

This sweet little reminder sits on the shelf. 

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How I Organize My Drawers

Continuing on from how I organize in 

the bathroom and bed linens.

My pajama drawer on the bottom of the 

armoire. Comfy jersey for fall and winter.

I have devised a great way to fold pjs.

 Lay the pants flat folded in half lengthwise.

 Lay the folded top in the center.

 Fold over the top of the pants.

 Fold up the bottom of the pants. This creates

 a neat little bundle. You can stack them 

on shelves now or do what I do and 

  fold them in half again and put them in drawers.

I use the 'filing' method so that you can 

see them and easily pull one set out without 

messing up the others.

Cozy flannels for trips up North in the winter.

 I do the same thing with my summer short
tank nighties. Fold in thirds lengthwise,
 then in thirds again into bundles that stand
upright in the drawer. Same thing with
t-shirts, tanks, and shorts.

The right side of the large cabinet holds all
my (many years) sweaters. Remember I use
the left side for bed sheets and pillowcases.

 I have 2 drawer/shelving units in my closet. 

Sox are folded and stacked upright so 

that I can see all the colors. 

 Lots of visors because I wear them almost

 every morning for tennis. I can toss them in 

the washer when needed and air dry them.
They've held up pretty well,
same with the sports caps.

Small purses filed in a deep bottom drawer.

I can fit all of them in 2 rows in here. You
may have noticed that I rarely throw
something out if I can still use it.
Example; the straw clutch in back row
left is still used and in perfect condition
 and I've had for over 30 years!  The small
Coach bag even longer. Yikes!
I didn't know I was that old!  ;)
Cheers!

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Decorating With Quilts

I store and display my quilt collection on

the top of the wall unit in our bedroom.

The cats, a bear, and a goose were made 

from the salvaged pieces of antique quilts. 

I have several antique quilts that I found 

at flea markets when we lived in Illinois

 and flea-ing was a monthly passion.

My antique quilts are stacked in a vintage

 wicker laundry basket that's been turned

 on it's side. 

Stacks of newer handmade quilts are piled 

on at each end. Matching shams are stored 

on a shelf in the cabinet.

They get used and rotated in for the seasons.

I use this one for Spring. The newer ones 

have matching pillow shams, which is nice.

The round end table is a hidden double file 

cabinet topped with a circular top. I often use 

a quilt for the table skirt and just tuck in the 

excess at the bottom. 

A round glass top protects the quilt.

I have a few of these quilts so I can use 

one here and one at the foot of the bed.

 I used a smaller one to cover the cushions

 on the wicker couch in the sitting area.

You've seen these red and white quilts
that I love to use for Christmas.

This is my oldest one and a favorite.

It's draped on the back of the living room sofa

at Christmas to bring in seasonal colors.

This red check quilt set goes on the bed. 

See the Christmas bedroom here.

I got it at JCP several years ago.

These two are stored next to the wall unit

on a Longaberger quilt stand.

I keep it on the bed through Valentine's

Day and just remove the Christmas

decorations.

The quilt has a reverse side, as do the pillow
 shams for a neutral look for winter or fall.

Another antique quilt that adds color to the sofa back.

This color coordinates with whatever else

I add for fall decor as well as spring.

A few quilts are stored on a ladder

in the yellow guest room.

 A blue and white quilt is draped over the bed 

in the blue guest room

 In the family room a navy and white checked

 quilt covers the round end table. 

A thick round glass on top.

There's a dog bed under the skirt because

 is a favorite spot for Lucy.

Cheers!

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