If you have a messy closet, your whole room can feel off, and putting outfits together can be difficult when you can’t find what you’re looking for. Organizing your wardrobe can be a little overwhelming, so follow these tips to achieve an orderly, well-maintained closet.

• Donate or get rid of any clothing items that you haven’t worn in more than two years.
• Keep out-of-season clothes in large plastic bins and place them under your bed or on high shelves to make space for items that you’ll be reaching for during that time of year.
• Use a shoe hanger to place over your closet door to free up some floor or shelf space.
• Hang your most worn items at eye level where you can see them.
• Keep your folded clothes and accessories neat and tidy by using shelf dividers.
• Hang hooks inside your closet for extra storage space. These are great for jackets and will clear up a lot of space for your clothes.
• Color-code your clothes so you’ll know exactly where everything is when you need it.

20 Ways to Organize Your Bedroom Closet [Apartment Therapy]
The Experts Spill Their Tips For A Clean, Well-Organized Closet [Who What Wear]
How to Organize A Lot of Clothing in Very Little Closet Space [Lifehacker]

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Whether you have a major sweet tooth or you’re simply looking for the occasional indulgence, there’s always something delicious at Scoop of the Hill. This popular sweet shop serves macarons, gelato, crepes, and many other delicious treats. Inside, it is open and light-filled, with glass display cases boasting the colorful cookies and refrigerated cases filled with many flavors of gelato. The selection of macarons includes flavors like pistachio, red velvet, and even chocolate bacon maple, while gelato flavors include strawberry basil and fresh coconut.

If you’re in the mood for crepes, Scoop of the Hill makes them fresh on the spot in your choice of sweet or savory styles. Whether you’re craving ham and egg for breakfast or strawberry and Nutella for dessert, the employees will happily add any of your chosen ingredients.

Pick up a dozen cookies for a party or a treat for yourself at this friendly local bakery.

Scoop of the Hill
311-A Sunset Park Drive
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 953-3341
www.scoopofthehill.com

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A well-styled sofa can really make a difference in the over all look of your living room. Even a perfectly good, beautiful sofa can seem dull without the right styling elements. Follow these simple tips to help spruce up your sofa.

• Update your rug to one with a bold pattern. This can define a neutral area and help complement your sofa.
• Replace your lamp with a floor lamp that’s taller and sleek to polish the whole look around the sofa.
• To balance the space around the sofa, add a plant to the opposite side of the sofa.
• Add a large framed piece of art above the sofa. You want to keep it simple so one piece of art is plenty.
• For a quick update to your sofa, add a blanket or throw. Draping the throw over your sofa can soften up the design.
• Use four to five pillows to add comfort. You’ll want to use different shapes and sizes to fill the sofa out. Try mixing a few different patterns or shades. This can add comfort and really transform your seating space.

BEFORE & AFTER: How To Style Your Sofa [Elle Décor]
Throw Pillows: 4 Tips to Style Your Sofa [Huffington Post]
Guest Post: How to Style Your Sofa [Pottery Barn]

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