Closets by McKenry

BY CARRIE MCCONKEY, CARRIEMCCONKEY.COM

WINTER IS the perfect time to clean out your closet. Extra time off during the holidays, a fresh start in the new year, and cold outdoor temperatures provide ample opportunities to stay home and work on this practical task. This year, do more than just neaten your closet. Follow these tips to make it an organizational extravaganza that will serve you long after winter’s frosty days have passed!

Block off Some Time: Choose a day, and clear your calendar to make organizing your closet a priority. Make plans for lunch delivery, and provide sustenance with healthy snacks.

Put on Some Music: What is your personal “theme song?” Pretend you’re on the runway, and pick out some tunes that make you feel relaxed, happy, and confident.

Say Goodbye to What Doesn’t Work: We all have clothing and accessories that looked great in the store but not so much when we got home. Let them go, and free up your closet space - and mental space!

Be Creative with Your Favorite Clothes:

Devote some time to trying different combinations of your favorite pieces, and snap some full-length selfies. Create a fashion photo folder on your phone so you’ll look fabulous on those mornings when you can’t decide what to wear.

Invest in Closet Organization: Show your duds some love and get your closet in order by installing a laundry hamper, three-way folding mirror, valet rod, ironing board, and tie or belt racks. And don’t forget matching hangers!

Going through your wardrobe doesn’t have to be a chore. This winter, set aside some “me” time to organize and bond with your clothes.

Need some help getting your closet storage updated? The experts at Closets by McKenry are ready to advise. Call, click, or come by their West Knoxville showroom today to see the latest in storage trends and receive your own free, no-obligation consultation. Then, let the closet cleanout party begin. You may have so much fun, you’ll decide to make it an annual event!

Closets by McKenry

201 Center Park Drive, #1070 Knoxville, TN 37922 865.249.6382 ClosetsbyMcKenry.com

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“Lighthouse Outdoor Lighting installed a major upgrade to my landscape lighting system, which totally changed the appearance of my house! It is incredibly beautiful and makes me want to stand in the street and just stare! Heath communicated fully with a great plan, showed up right on schedule, and completed the work efficiently. They even came back in the evening to check out the system and make some adjustments. I will have another project with outdoor lighting in a few months, and Lighthouse will handle it also. I can't recommend them highly enough!”

- Janet P., Knoxville

Heath Myrick, Owner

A thoughtful and well-conceived landscape lighting design will add warmth and elegance to your home or business. Our teams of professional lighting designers and installers can turn your place into a nighttime showstopper. When amazing matters, you can count on Lighthouse Outdoor Lighting.

Call owner Heath Myrick to schedule your complimentary visit and let us show you what we can do!

Holiday Help from The Lunchbox!

Fresh, delicious pies & baked goods Take & bake meals Holiday side dishes

THE LUNCHBOX is more than your one-stop shop for delicious homestyle, quality lunches and catering options. We also offer some of the best pies and baked goods in town!

Local favorites include Chocolate Chess, Pecan, Lemon Chess, Chocolate Peanut Butter pies, and more!

Pick up our Knoxville-famous pumpkin muffins for brunch, a take & bake meal to heat and serve fresh when time is tight, and enjoy our fresh-made pies and cakes throughout the holidays.

If you are new to The Lunchbox, we have been serving Knoxville for more than 40 years. What keeps customers coming back is simple – “The formula hasn’t changed.” We stay true to founder Karen Sproles’ recipes, which continue to be the heartbeat and foundation of The Lunchbox. The signature chicken salad, soups, fresh sandwiches, and ready-to-go desserts have always been a major draw. Our downtown Market Manager, Josephine, has been with The Lunchbox for too many years to count and has been making these “tried and true” recipes from scratch for more than 20 years. Rhonda, our Market Manager at The Atrium, has taken customer service to the next level, greeting customers daily with smiles and gratitude. We continue to offer homestyle, quality foods that people keep coming back to, and our mission is to stay consistent in honoring The Lunchbox legacy.

Daily menu specials include our fresh made sandwiches and wraps, pimento cheese, chicken enchiladas, pumpkin muffins, chicken gumbo, Italian cream cake, box lunches with a side and dessert, and Knoxville’s favorite chicken salad.

Our Bearden location also offers take & bake meals - family meals made from scratch, served fresh from your oven. Call 24 hours in advance and Sally will have your order ready to go!

Expect friendly, efficient service and the favorites Knoxville has loved for 40 years without sacrificing time and nutrition. Come see us at The Lunchbox!

Bearden/Homberg 5005 Kingston Pike 865.249.6010 The Lunchbox

Downtown 607 Market Street 865.409.4211

Atrium Office Park 1225 Weisgarber Road 865.602.2232

627 American Glass Way, Knoxville, TN 37932 865.896.3450 DesignDecorKnoxville.com