LinkedIn sent me a reminder last week that I've been a professional organizer for 10 years and in business for in California for 5, I think that means I'm local right? I know I always say this but time flies! When Chris and I first relocated to California I wasn't sure if I would be able to get my business off the ground again. I had a small business in Michigan and then Chicago but Kuzak's Closet was nothing like it is today. The thought of starting over made me nervous but I had a vision and I stuck with it. It took me 6 ... Keep Reading >>
Home Decor Style Idea: Industrial Design
Mixing feminine touches and masculine lines can really add an element of modern design to a vintage-inspired home. This week Kuzak's Closet is having a large 3-day tool sale with a number of pieces that are perfect for adding that hint of industrial style to your home decor. ... Keep Reading >>
Colorful Home Decor Style Idea: Textiles
Incorporating textiles into your home decor style is a great way to add a splash of color and texture. This week's Kuzak's Closet estate sale in Palo Alto features a bevy of textile treasures from regions like India, Laos, Thailand, Africa, Peru, Mexico and more. Below I am offering my favorite Pinterest-inspired idea to help add a new element to your home decor - starting in the bedroom. These beautiful pieces featured above will be available for purchase at this week's Palo Alto estate sale. ... Keep Reading >>
Halloween Decor Inspiration and Storage Tips
Halloween is here and that means it is officially the start of the holiday season! This year Halloween is all about getting crazy with pumpkins. Pumpkin vases, pumpkin beverage buckets, bedazzled pumpkins, oh my! We have seen so many cool and exciting uses for pumpkins this season we decided to create a Pumpkin-inspired Pinterest Page filled with fabulous ideas like the cool samples in the collage above. In addition to our Pinterest pumpkin extravaganza we are sharing two of our very favorite Halloween-inspired storage ideas. ... Keep Reading >>
Kuzak’s Closet x Kate Spade Fall Party & Vintage Style
The Kuzak's Closet team was dressed to impress this past Thursday night at the Kuzak's Closet X Kate Spade event at Santana Row. It was great to see so many familiar faces of estate sale shoppers, organizing clients, close friends and even colleagues like Stacey from Timestyle Coaching and Consulting, another professional organizer in the San Francisco Bay Area. During the event guests previewed Kate Spade's new fall collection while sampling tasty fortune cookies (check out a fun recipe on their blog for DIY Glitter Fortune ... Keep Reading >>
Kuzak’s Closet Pig Roast & My Top 5 Entertaining Tips
My friend Billy is someone very special to me. Billy has worked at Kuzak's Closet for several years and oversees the muscle of our operation. There is very little I wouldn't do for him, but when he asked me to invite 50+ people to my house so he could roast a pig in my backyard I was a bit nervous. His vague details about what to expect had the organizing wheels in my head turning for weeks. His recurring answer to all questions was "don't worry, be happy." That's Billy! A few days before the event he gave me a short shopping ... Keep Reading >>
Organizing Your Fall Wardrobe
In case you missed out, at the beginning of the year I launched my "8 Weeks to Home Organization Bliss" series (read here). I shared one of my favorite wardrobe tips - the best time to reorganize your closet is at the start of a new season. As you begin to transition your wardrobe from summer to fall I wanted to revisit some of those key tips that will help you usher in the cooler weather and prepare for the busy holiday season. ... Keep Reading >>
Fall Style with Kate Spade Santana Row
Happy first day of fall! With the change of the season comes change in wardrobe and I am so excited to share with you some of my favorite 2014 fall style looks from Kate Spade Santana Row. Showcasing two head-to-toe outfits paired with a Kuzak's Closet vintage touch, these are only a sneak peek of all the fabulous pieces that you can shop for at the Kate Spade Kuzak's Closet event. Save the date for October 2!!!! For more details, see HERE. ... Keep Reading >>
Emergency Preparedness Month: FEMA PrepareAthon 2014
September is Emergency Preparedness Month which means it's time to replenish your emergency kit! If you don't have an emergency kit, now is the time to get started. In the past I have shared how-to kits for your car, your home, and your pet (read here). This year I want to focus on helping you create an overall Emergency Plan for your home. I am providing a basic printable list to get your emergency kit started and I am also sharing disaster-specific resources to help you customize a personal plan for your families' geographical ... Keep Reading >>