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Monday, January 21, 2013

Welcome to my Closet

For this week's Listicle we are talking about 10 things found in our closets. I've posted pics of my closet here in the past, both before and after I'd organized it for the the humpteenth time.  It is currently in an in between state, meaning it probably wouldn't be condemned by the organizing police but you could definitely break a toe if not careful where you step in there.   I just came out unscathed and did not see a single skeleton to speak of so it is all good in my book. Here are ten things I found...

1. Shelia Claudia.  Shelia Claudia is the Little Person I received for Christmas one year, way back before Xavier Roberts sold out, allowing the Little People to become mass-produced Cabbage Patch Kids with plastic heads. You can read more about her in this post.  I had countless dolls throughout my childhood years but Shelia and Raggedy Ann, who is sitting next to Sheila and looking mighty raggedy these days, are the only two taking up residence in my closet.  And I'm not ashamed to admit that I still get all warm and giddy inside each time I see this little pug-nosed face from my childhood.

2. My Wedding Dresses. Both of them, with their very different styles, are hanging side by side in their garment bags in the back of my closet.  And the bridal portrait from my wedding to Darin sits on the top shelf on the other side of Shelia.

3. Shoes, Shoes, Shoes.   I'm a shoe girl from way back though I did finally break down and part with several pairs back before Christmas. 
The ones I seem to favor the most these days are my two pairs of Toms.  I don't think I've ever owned a more comfortable pair of shoes.  

4. The Boys' Christening Gown. They each wore this gown as babies at their Baptisms and my hope is to pass it down to their children someday.

5. My Funky 70's Diva Costume. I don't always dress up for Halloween but when I do, I fully commit.. This was 2008...Play that funky music, white girl!


6. Tacky Christmas Sweater. This was half folded, half wadded up underneath some other stuff on the top shelf. I wore it to an ugly Christmas sweater party in 2010.  It lights up and everything. Ellen Griswold ain't got nothin' on me.





7. The Boys' Baby Book Boxes. One for each, complete with baby shower and ultrasound pics. 

8. Many Boxes of  Cards I've received over the years. These two are completely full.  I'm a hoarder of greeting cards and miss the days when everyone mailed cards instead of typing quick "Happy Birthdays" on facebook timelines  

9. A Box of Cards I mean to send. I'm trying to get back in the habit of snail mailing because I am just as guilty as everyone else. 

10. Guess Jean Jacket from 1986. I got this for Christmas my 10th grade year.  I don't know what it is about this particular item of clothing that has survived all my many purges but here we are, still together, after all these years.  Who cares if I haven't worn it since Clinton was in office?  It.still.fits. 






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19 comments:

  1. Um, that guess jacket could go for serious money on ebay. Just sayin'

    I also have stacks of cards that I mean to send. I pick them up when I see them and then forget I have them. And then it's not like I go to the post office...ever... or have a stamp...ever... or have a husband that works a postal window... or even KNOW a mail lady....

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  2. Sadly, I was young in the days that your outfit wasnt considered a costume.

    Then again those were some good times.

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  3. I have a jean jacket from Hard Rock Cafe Maui that I've had since I was 12. I never ever wear it but I refuse to get rid of it. It's the one item I begged my parents for during the trip and actually got.

    In my closet, Elf on the Shelf (x2, someone gave us one but we already had one), two Christmas nutcrackers, diaper bags - even though my kids are 6 and 10, and a ton of scarves. I love scarves :(

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  4. I save all my old cards also and have them in my closet.
    have a good week!

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  5. Love your feathered hair and Halloween costume! I am totally jealous that you have an Xavier Roberts original! My sister's BFF had one growing up and it was a DREAM of mine to adopt one.

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  6. You are so much more organized than I am! I loved reading your list! Your jacket reminds me of a cropped jacket I had. I got it in 10th grade and I kept it up until a few years ago. It was always my favorite.

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  7. OMGosh I love you in that 70's costume! Hot mama!!!
    What a flashback, I love the Guess jacket too.

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  8. Love the denim jacket! Your closet is filled with such lovely memories.

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  9. I can't believe you still have your Guess jacket and that costume is CRAZY fun!

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  10. Go girl to that Halloween costume. You did go all out. I have some things that have survived purges too. At some point you just say, "I'm never throwing this away. I didn't know they cabbage patch dolls when to plastic faces. With the exception of the year my son was born (Dec 04), this past Christmas was the first year I haven't sent Christmas cards out in the 15 years I've been married. I felt kinda sad about it too. I just didn't do it and nobody asked, "Where's my car?"

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  11. oh okay. I think I should do this. You won't believe some the the treasures I have in mine. I must say that I always wanted a cabbage patch doll. I never got one. Oh well. Sigh.

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  12. How cute are you in your diva costume?! Hey, if you can still fit in something you wore when you were younger- GOOD FOR YOU! I WISH I could say the same. There are two of my now instead of one though, so...LOL I've got those boxes of cards I've kept over the years too. AND the box of those intended to be sent. I just put all four of the lovelies' baby books and assorted baby items in some nice boxes for Christmas. They had a blast looking through everything. Then, three of them left theirs here with me while the married one took hers. I can hardly wait for the other three to move to more permanent residences. LOL

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  13. I LOVE your 70s outfit, especially with the sweet hair! Awesome!

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  14. Woah...loved this post, Diane! You are totally rockin' that 70's look! Wow...really love your wedding gown! Get that portrait out of the closet and hang it somewhere for everyone to see. It's beautiful!

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  15. I LOVE the boxes you have the baby books in! Where did you find them?

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  16. I do the card thing too. Your bridal gown is gorgeous!

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  17. I am in awe of the dress.... you look so regal

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  18. I had a Hannah Buffy, Sabine Betty and twins whose names I cannot remember. They are in my mother's attic. My children wore my grandfather's christening gown... also in my mother's attic. She's going to have to dust it off! :-)

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  19. That is a cool jacket. Well not as cool as the diva outfit ;) love how many things of sentimental value rest in your closet!

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