I tried to find an amusing image to show you a before shot because I didn’t get one, but just imagine a closet overflowing with stuff. I now have two large tubs of boxes and a big bag of gift bags to giveaway.
Oh, and I finally unpacked the final box from moving in 7 years ago.
Yes, you read that right. Then the kids and I went through our two trunks full of costumes. I get mine in the after Halloween sales, so it’s a very odd assortment, but they get used A LOT.
This of course meant they had to try them all on. Several times.
After all of the sorting I was able to convince them to get rid of 2 costumes out of that lot, and I secretly snuck out a few broken pieces I was sure they’d try and keep.
Ugh, that pictures is slightly out of focus so it’s driving my eyes nuts, but it cracks me up so much I had to include it.
Then we had to dress up Mac. Poor dog.
Finally the space under the stairs is transformed into a much more functional space. And I don’t get frustrated when the kids get out the costumes anymore because the costumes are now hanging on hooks rather than having to dig out the entire trunk to find THAT ONE COSTUME……..
Lucky kids!
They will sure have fun with all those costumes.
I am envious of that closet. I try to get Bear to get rid of some of her costumes and dress up things (accessories just add up – she has more than I do!) but always fail. The hooks behind her door are overfull!
Finding a workable space for dress ups is so beneficial. We had our dress ups stuffed into a big basket. My cherubs would always just up end the whole thing too. But, now that they are all hanging, they get used more often and we are using items that were never previously used.
Your space looks fantastic. I'm sure it will get a lot of love.
I was interested to learn about your spelling board in your previous post – what a neat idea.
how fun that you have so many costumes and now the space to keep them. The pics are hilarious.