Style Shoot Collaboration

Oh how I love to work with other inspiring business women!  This photo shoot came out of a personal shopping trip with a client of mine.  She looked too cute not to photograph.  So I came up with a brilliant idea, why not get one of my best girl friends (who is a beautiful photographer) and another wildly creative friend of mine (who designs belts for boutiques) and put together a fabulous photoshoot!  

And Voila' here you have an example of a fun, spunky way to dress up an outfit! 

 So many of my clients struggle with how to put together what I call "everyday outfits" that aren't frumpy.  I totally understand those days when you don't get out of your gyms clothes, but that should only be on occasion.  I believe that if you care a little bit more about your outfit, put some make-up on, and fix your hair, you will feel so much better about yourself.  Even if it is just to run errands for the day.  And part of what I like to show my clients is how to accomplish this without having to spend a ton of money.  Part of my services is organizing your closet, but the other part is going through your clothes and helping you find a style that is right for you.  Then we can go on a shopping trip to local stores and fill in what your wardrobe might be missing.

Here is how that client might dress on a random weekday before:

Now, she dresses like this!

Here we have the same outfit worn 2 different ways with a change in belts (from Too Much Sugars) and accessories.

Photos by Michelle Ellisor Photography

https://www.facebook.com/michelleellisorphotography

Belts can be found through Etsy

http://www.etsy.com/shop/toomuchsugars

Tulsa spring break- Pantry

 This pantry wasn't too bad when I got there it just needed some tweaking.  I took EVERYTHING out and wiped it all down.  Then grouped "like" items together and got rid of as many boxes as I could and put into containers for easy access for the kids. Also, moving all the snacks and cereals to the kids level helps them be self sufficient.  Then I got everything off the floor since they had plenty of room.  The client is so happy with her newly organized pantry!

Tulsa spring break trip- Home Office

 This home office was really fun to do!  I had been to Tulsa over Christmas and took some photos of the space so I could brainstorm.  I knew I was coming back to work over Spring break so we had time to get the supplies we needed.  This armoire was found upstairs in the playroom empty.....so I had an idea!  We decided to move it downstairs to the study to make an office out if it.  I don't have a photo of the original office "before".... just picture a child size desk with hutch and that was about it.  So the "before" photos here are actually "during".  Now, the client has an adult desk with an office armoire behind it to work out of and close when she isn't using it.  We also added fabric to the back to cover up the TV hole.  And them covered a long cork board for all her invites and photos.  I am so happy with the way this office turned out!

This bookcase was in the living room with tons of random things on it.  I decided to move it to the office and actually put books on it!

Tulsa Boy and Girl Playrooms

This family has such a cool set-up for their kids.  Each of the 2 kids has their own individual playroom off the main playroom.  As you can see they were in major disarray.  We spent several hours purging for a garage sale and the trash.  We did take away the train table in this case.  Even though this child loves Thomas the Train, he likes to play it on the floor so the table was just taking up space.  What I like about this reorganization was that their Grandma was in town visiting.  She was involved in our process and through that she could see that her Grandkids DID NOT need any more toys!  What we did decide was that any money that the kids made from the garage sale they were able to use towards a specific toy.  For example the girl is really into Monster High so she was going to buy a few more things that went with that set.  The boy likes spider man and dress up so he was going to maybe get more things to go with those. 

Be careful when you are buying large play sets for kids.  Think about these things before you buy:

1.) Can the child put it back together him/herself?

2.) Does the child have room to have it out?

3.) Ask the parent what the child is really into before you buy a present.

4.) Consider getting an outside or pool toy instead.

 

These where the clients attempts at storage before.  We got rid of all of them (stored them in the garage for something else) and opted for our new streamlined storage from Ikea and Target.  The boxes were the things to go to the garage sale or donate.

Small Business Office

This Small business office was very cute to begin with, but just needed a little Organized Style to make it complete.  I compiled all the office supplies and labeled them for easy access.

This client has great style, but she needed her binders. papers and envelopes to look organized.

We added small baskets to hide more office supplies.

I added this cool supply drawer cabinet from Container Store to help corral those small desk supplies.

We added a file system to the wall and labelled all the folders so she could file on a daily basis very quickly.

Game Room/Game closet

This Family of 6 has such a beautiful home!   What is was lacking is some defining areas for kids separate from adults.  They have a study area which was where everyone wanted to hang out because the art supplies and computers where in there.  Well when I saw the study I jumped at the chance for helping this Mom regain her own area again.  The upstairs gameroom has a big, long closet off of it with a stackable washer/dryer (for the kids) and still has plenty of room for shelves.  So we decided to move the computer desk for the kids and all the art and games upstairs to shelves for easy access.  That way everything they need (minus food ;)) was all within reach.  Now everyone wants to hang out!  One can be doing art, one can be on the computer, one can be do a puzzle and someone else can be lounging on the new sectional (rest of the gameroom photos coming soon)!

Twin Girls Playroom!!

These girls have a very cool space off their bedroom that was finished out for a small play area.  As you can see from the "before's" that it was hard to play in when everything was just thrown in it!  Organized Style to the rescue!  Using what storage pieces we had I took everything out, and I mean everything!  Every stinkin' tiny girl toy piece came out and was sorted.  I was knee deep in girl toys and I have to admit even I was a bit overwhelmed!  But with fun music and a few basic piles of sorting I got it finished!  Now, these girls love to play in their neat space.  Mom says they LOVE IT and actually clean up after they play!  Mission Accomplished!

These girls love stuffed animals so mom and dad hung shelves in their playroom to keep them off the floor.