text: thank you!! And omg, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t do it for the bling. OK, like… 80% of why I did it was for the bling hahaha
  
  I know I’m not alone in starting this year with a real fire lit under me to start cleaning and de-cluttering our house. I first read Marie Kondo’s book a few years ago, but with her new show, she’s somehow getting even more popular, and I am on the wagon!
  After doing a major closet cleaning, my friends and I decided that we would have a little clothing swap party to see if we could find some new items that “spark joy,” all without spending a penny! It was SO MUCH FUN!
  I ended having a small get-together, which was just as much for the company as for anything else. A couple of my close friends from work and I are always admiring each other’s style and wear similar sizes, so this was an easy guest list to put together.
  Admittedly, I would have fun doing just about anything with these girls, but the clothing swap was truly a blast! Of course, there was the excitement of getting something new for free! But on top of that, it was a great feeling to see things that I really liked but just didn’t work on me fit perfectly on my friends. Not to mention, there were some good stories behind some of these items!
  A couple of my favorite “new” items are this leather tote bag and the little pendant necklace on the dresser.
  Even though our party was small, I take party planning seriously, so I’ve gathered some of my best tips for a clothing swap of any size!