Why I Cut 64% Of My Wardrobe

I’ve done a lot of crazy things on this blog. You all read along when I attempted to do 30 things before my 30th birthday. You humored me when I wrote about my underwear. You even gave me some “poor baby” love when I posted about the snow in my car. But never have so many people stopped me in person to talk about my blog than they have about Project 333.

Everything that ended up in the "Love It" pile, even after I pared down A LOT: 92 items total. Still miles to go to get to 33.

It seems to have touched a nerve, not just with fashionistas, not just with women, but with people in general. Theories as to why? First of all, it’s just a cool concept. (And not my concept, by the way– Courtney came up with it.) Second, I think it’s something everyone can identify with. Who has never looked in their closet and thought, I have too much? Not I. Third, it makes you ask yourself a lot of questions. Why would she do this? Could I do this? Should I do this? What would I keep if I did?

Well, I can answer the one about why I did it, and maybe that will help you with the rest of your questions…

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New York Times best-seller Cherry Adair hosts workshop for NC writers

New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Cherry Adair will host a workshop for local writers Saturday, October 8, 2011, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel on Page Rd at Research Triangle Park. The all-day workshop, organized by local writers’ network, Heart of Carolina Romance Writers, is for writers who are looking to improve their craft and break into the publishing industry.

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