Too early for spring cleaning? Never. The sunny California weather has everyone itching for summer, but it just so happens that our shorts, dresses and skirts are buried deep beneath our winter and fall collections. This perplexing February heat has drawn us to our closets and as we dig through the sweaters and overcoats, it's hard to resist the urge to purge those unwanted items! My friends and I recently started a book club. We meet once a month to discuss our readings, talk about our current life indulgences and of course we enjoy an occasional bottle of wine. That being said, last night's meeting transformed from an intimate gathering of women discussing David Nichols' fabulous novel "One Day" (highly recommended) into a sales boutique in the middle of my living room. 
Several of us had recently cleaned out our closets and wanted to participate in a clothing exchange before donating the remaining items to charity. For those of us who don't have the money, time or energy to go shopping on a consistent basis, this was a great way to acquire pieces of your friends' wardrobes without spending a dime. If you're looking for a way to slim down your wardrobe to make room for those spring and summer lines hitting the runways as we speak, I would definitely consider hosting a clothing exchange. You never know which items your friends are willing to give up. Could even be that incredible Joie top you've been coveting since she bought it. I'd also love to push this exchange a bit farther next time to include everything from jewelry and shoes to artwork and books. You could potentially restyle your life in one sitting without completely blowing your checkbook. Something to think about.
Several of us had recently cleaned out our closets and wanted to participate in a clothing exchange before donating the remaining items to charity. For those of us who don't have the money, time or energy to go shopping on a consistent basis, this was a great way to acquire pieces of your friends' wardrobes without spending a dime. If you're looking for a way to slim down your wardrobe to make room for those spring and summer lines hitting the runways as we speak, I would definitely consider hosting a clothing exchange. You never know which items your friends are willing to give up. Could even be that incredible Joie top you've been coveting since she bought it. I'd also love to push this exchange a bit farther next time to include everything from jewelry and shoes to artwork and books. You could potentially restyle your life in one sitting without completely blowing your checkbook. Something to think about.
In any case, things like exchanges and book clubs serve one universally important purpose: to bring people together. Our lives are hectic enough, as we try to navigate through the hours of work we put in everyday to feel successful. If we can make time for each other, even if it is for one night a month, I guarantee everything else will be that much more enjoyable.(*The photos used in this post were taken from http://weheartit.com. Thanks to all who post great photography!)
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