Guest Post: Abbie of Five days…5 ways.

I’m so excited today guys.  Cause Abbie from Five days…5 ways is here.  And oh my goodness, she’s showing us her MB closet.  You will ohhhh and ahhh, you will pine, you will fall in love with Abbie’s adorable style, you will be jealous, and yes you will covet her amazing closet.  Proceed with caution, you have been warned…

Hi there, folks! I’m so excited that Cori is having me by for a visit to her lovely (petite! ; )) corner of the world.
My name is Abbie from Five days…5 ways and Secondhand or Bare Bottom. Yes, that’s right. I run not one but two blogs. Because being a mama to three children under 6, teaching fitness classes, trying to keep my house reasonably clean, knocking out a few DIY projects now and then, and spending time with my amazing husband doesn’t keep me busy enough.

Yeah. Right.

Here’s a quick peak at some of the things that I’ve been up to at Five days…5 ways, my primary blog where I write about a different theme for each day of the week (Move-it Monday—fitness, Try-it Tuesday—tutorials, Wardrobe Wednesday—fashion, 5 Things Thursday—a list of 5 items on my mind, Feature Friday— what/whoever I want to feature that day):
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Today, I’m sharing a taste of my master closet, which I recently overhauled so that instead of looking like this:
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…it now looks like this:

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…and from this:

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…to this:
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Basically, a classic case of good bones (my hubby built the custom shoe-shelf, the closet-rods, the cubbies, and the laundry chute) and bad styling and use of space.

But it was nothing a little (okay, a lot) of DIY elbow grease couldn’t fix.

Actually, I don’t remember any actual grease (thank goodness!), but I do remember lots of paint and glue (decoupaging = messy magic!) and sweat.

It was a lot of work, but I am beyond happy with the results, and it makes going in there to find outfits to wear for my 100% thrifted style blog, Secondhand or Bare Bottom, a fun excursion rather than a chore.

Here’s a collage of some of my favorite details:
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Oh, aqua and fuchsia, how I love thee!
Want to see the entire transformation? Here you go!
Thank you so much, Cori, for letting me share with your fabulous readers! If you guys haven’t yet, make sure to stop by my blog and check out Cori’s guest-post for me about transforming an unfortunate bridesmaid dress into a pretty pencil skirt.
Oh, and while you’re there, don’t forget to enter my September Giveaway, featuring these lovely items:

I think this is officially the most collages I’ve ever put in one post. You guys are special! : )

See you soon!
Abbie
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5 Comments

  1. Janna wrote:

    The closet of my dreams!!!! And I’m drooling over the give-aways.

    Posted 9.27.11 Reply
  2. Ashley wrote:

    oh gosh…. im inspired to do my closet now! Husband is gonna not be happy with another project idea! haha! i love this!

    Posted 9.27.11 Reply
  3. Cerrisse wrote:

    I want a closet makeover! I need to do one something bad to my closet :)

    Posted 9.27.11 Reply
  4. wow this is lovely!! You have inspired me to take control over my closet as well!

    Posted 9.27.11 Reply
  5. Michelle wrote:

    Oh, how I need a closet makeover!! Just realized a need a cute rug and chandelier for my closet! Love the ideas!

    Posted 9.27.11 Reply