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Letting Go with Love: A Closet Cleanout After Years of Gathering

Overhauling a closet overflowing with clothing, accessories, and homewares into a streamlined, systemized space where everything is easy to find.

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Her Story

This closet carried years of collecting—clothes from old seasons of life, “just in case” items, forgotten pieces buried in the back, and sentimental items she didn’t know how to part with. Like so many people, she held onto everything because letting go felt overwhelming, and starting felt impossible.

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Declutter 

We took it one gentle step at a time. With compassion and zero judgment, we cleared the excess. This wasn’t just a physical exercise; it was an emotional one too. 

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Sort 

We gently decluttered by letting go of anything that no longer served a purpose, was beyond repair, or had expired, while honoring the memories attached to the meaningful pieces she chose to keep.

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Systemize

Once the excess was removed and every item found its rightful place, we created a structured, easy-to-maintain system that makes the entire basement feel lighter, more accessible, and far more functional. The result is a refreshed pantry that supports daily living, celebrates what matters, and no longer carries the weight of “I’ll deal with it later.”

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©2025 Alexandra Bigley
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