Pack'n Up Christmas...

For years, before storing Christmas items, I covered my Christmas trees with a plastic paint drop cloth & an old sheet. This year I decided to shrink wrap the Trees...

This idea worked great! I left some of the larger ornaments, decorations and garland on the tree. I packed anything that was delicate or glass. I figured that next year, I could change or add as I set up & decorate. Here is what I used & how:

•  Plastic paint drop cloth; Cover the trees and tape in place. This will protect your items left on the tree. *Items won't stick to the plastic like they will with the shrink wrap. The plastic drop will preserve your items in mint condition.
• Shrink Wrap; Wrap the tree from top to bottom. I actually started in the middle of the tree and worked up and over the top of the tree. Then I wrapped back down the tree, continuing down to the bottom. Cut wrap if needed, where you need. What is awesome about the shrink wrap, is you can stretch it to tighten the wrap & secure without using additional tape. It sticks well to itself. I also went under the tree to in close the bottom boughs.
• Scissors & tape, use as needed
• Cover the tree with the wrap by overlapping the layers. This will make a stronger cover.
• Next year, simply cut the shrink wrap off and throw away. Straighten & rearrange your tree as  desired.

Just a note: Our trees were easier to move out the front door to the garage, due to the shrink wrap. The tree was tightly contained within the wrap. It was smaller in circumference, allowing it to fix through the front door with ease.  A Big Plus...My trees are 8 & 9 feet tall, one skinny, one fat!

Next year I can leave the same garland on the tree or change to a new look. In any case, I would rather redecorate next year than totally " un" decorate now!  

Simply Pack'n Up Christmas with Style...

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Folding and Storing Sheets with Style...

Folding bedding and sheets can be a dreaded chore. Bulky, Big and Awkward! Nothing like looking graceless or ungraceful...so here is my solution:

A long counter top or clean table helps with folding.

 Fold each piece separately, smooth as you fold.

 I buy extra pillow cases for my bedding (we have four sleeping pillows on our bed, two a piece). Those pillow cases are included with the set of sheets. As you can see I stack the folded sheets and pillow cases. Leave one (1) remaining pillow case on the side, inside out! 

Use the single pillowcase, to incase the remaining sheets and cases. This creates a sack or pillow look 

Now a full set of bedding is contained, ready and waiting. No hunting for matching pillowcases. I keep an extra set of bedding in each bedroom closet, along with a matching blanket. I do this for a couple of reasons; the sheets are close at hand for me and the blanket is ready incase a guest wants extra warmth. This also allows me to keep a smaller linen closet. Which in turn, helps me keep things neat and tidy. 

*I buy different colors for each room. Two sets per room. You automatically know which sheets go where and, you don't have to worry about bed sizes.    

Making chore time easy with Style...

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Supply Closet Idea...

Create a Central location Supply Closet...

Every house is different. So organize your closets and storage to suit your needs. I chose a central location upstairs for my main supply closet. Inside, I have paper products, cleaning and stocking supplies.  In addition to this, I store basic needs in smaller portions in each bathroom, the kitchen and laundry room.

Gleam with Style...

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