Jennifer Honored with the Girl Scouts’ Women of Distinction Award

Saint Louis Closet Co. owner Jennifer Williams has been honored with a Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s “Girls & Women of Distinction” Award!  Jennifer Williams is being honored in the category of Entrepreneurship.  The Girl Scouts say that she was selected because, “her accomplishments exhibit courage, confidence, and character demonstrate that she is making the world a better place.”

Girls and Women of Distinction the Girl Scouts’ of Eastern Missouri’s signature fundraising event that includes an award reception to honor one girl and one woman for their outstanding achievements in each of the following ten categories: Creative Arts, Entrepreneurship, Government & Legal, Inspiration, Numbers, Practical Arts, Social Sciences, Sports & Fitness, Technology, and The Sciences.  This year’s event will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at Old Warson Country Club.

For more information about the event and the awards, contact Marcy Bursac at mbursac@girlscoutsem.org or (314) 592-2367.

Now is the Time to Invest in Your Home!!

What better place to see return on your investment when the economy gets back on track than on your home?  If you cannot afford to move to a bigger home, there is no better way to make your space work for you and your family than to invest in your current home. Keeping clutter under control–and keeping it that way–is critical to selling your home for a good price.

Having organized closets is listed in the top ten reasons why people buy homes, according to HomeBuying.com, and it might be surprising to many consumers just how affordable it is.  At Saint Louis Closet Co., the average closet system only costs about $500 and most installations are completed in less than a day.

Being organized saves you time and money.  Imagine how much money you are wasting each year by re-buying things that, unbeknownst to you, your family already owns.  By having a place in your home for everything, you will know exactly where your family’s inventory stands, thereby saving hundreds maybe even thousands of dollars every year.

Saint Louis Closet Co. is proud to offer 100% adjustable organizational systems for both our residential and commercial customers. If you have a space in need of some organization, we can help.  We specialize in closets, pantries, home offices, Murphy beds, laundry rooms, mudrooms, lockers, and much more. When you get a Saint Louis Closet Co. closet, you can be sure you are getting the highest quality system available, and every closet comes with a 100% lifetime guarantee.  Saint Louis Closet Co. is currently running a 20% off sale on all custom closets until May 1, 2009. To schedule your free in-home estimate, call us today at (314) 781-9000!!

SLCC at the HBA Spring Home & Garden Show

Saint Louis Closet Co. is one of the featured vendors at the HBA Spring Home & Garden Show.  Stop by and visit us at booth #728!!  The event is at America’s Center & the Edward Jones Dome, and the hours of the event are:

Thursday, March 5th – Saturday March 7th from 10:00am – 9:00pm

Sunday, March 8th from 10:00am – 5:00pm

From the HBA Spring Home & Garden Show Website:

“The Builders Home and Garden Show is actually 5 complete shows in one – Lawn and Garden, Pool and Spa, Kitchen & Bath, Interior Design and Building Products. Enormous feature gardens, local and national celebrity speakers and family fun areas are just a few of the reasons this show is a must-see. If there is something you need for your home or garden, you’ll find it here!”

For more information about the event, visit the HBA’s website at http://www.stlhomeshow.com/homegarden .

Here Comes Spring!!

By Jennifer Williams

March is always the start of spring for me. I know there’s a light at the end of the winter tunnel when March comes around and warm weather is fast approaching. March also represents a time of fresh starts and the beginning of spring cleaning. If you’ve ever been to the FlyLady’s website, http://www.flylady.net, you know that she’s the expert on home cleaning and how to keep it that way. She’s renamed the word CHAOS as Can’t Have Anyone Over Syndrome.

Before you can clean though, you’ve got to clear the clutter and organize what you already have. Having Saint Louis Closet Co. design a custom closet is a great first step. So many St. Louis homes have small closets with poor designs and many people are not utilizing their space efficiently. Our designers can make the most out of any closet, small or large so that every inch is functional and attractive to look at.

I hear a lot about people hanging onto stuff because “they might need it one day.”—It’s time to let go of that thought, take control of your stuff, and let it go.  People hold onto items because of the memory that they hold, not because of their function. Take a picture of your stuff so that you can keep the memory, then give it to someone else who can benefit from it.

One great way to get rid of unwanted items is http://www.freecycle.org, which is an email list that matches people who have things they want to get rid of with people who can use them, and so keeping usable items out of landfills. It’s a free service, and the best part is that the person who wants your item comes and picks it up.

Items that need a good once over include your doormats, upholstery, carpet, woodwork, appliances, ceiling fixtures, light fixtures, windows, and walls. If the list is daunting, break things down and try just tackling one a day.

March is a great month to replace your air filter since you’ve been blasting heated air through your house all winter. If your filter is especially dirty it may be time to get your air ducts professionally cleaned. It’s also a great time to get out your gardening tools and clean, sharpen, check for rust, and get rid of things that don’t work. It won’t be long before it’s time to use your tools and you want to be prepared.

Once your organizing and cleaning projects are done, it may be time to make some decorating changes. An easy and inexpensive way to change your look quickly is to introduce a new color to a room. According to the Paint Quality Institute, green may be the new neutral color in 2009. They suggest that “mid-tone hues of fern, palm, pine and sage will be used on their own or coupled with clear blue or aqua to create a living space that conjures up a sense of outdoor-friendly living”. So, whether you join the trends or start your own, paint is a great solution to a dull space.

So, clear, sort, organize, clean, give away and enjoy a clutter free Spring.  Call us today at (314) 781-9000 to schedule your FREE in-home estimate, and let us help you get organized in the new season!