Chris and I met in law school and have been friends for six years. I sat behind him in one of our classes, and decided I would become his friend. I know, it sounds weird. But I was a transfer student, I didn't know anyone, and I just got a good vibe from him. And I'm nothing if not goal oriented. One day, I decided to strike up a conversation, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Chris is an attorney for the federal government with a fantastic wardrobe (truly, the damage this man can do at Brooks Brothers is nothing short of impressive) and an already impeccably organized closet. We share a love of shopping, brunch, fabulously campy TV, and the pretzel stand at Eastern Market. So if his closet is so impeccable, why did he need me? The truth is, I'm not sure he thought he did, and I'm not sure I thought so, either. But it was a challenge, and I think the results surprised both of us.

When working with clients, I ask them to fill out a questionnaire before the consult so that I'm prepared for what they want, and they're prepared for what they're getting into. Join me in reminiscing on Chris' consultation.

Chris' Closet Conundrum

We've all got issues. What are yours? What are you looking to get out of this? Maximizing closet efficiency while ensuring optimal closet aesthetics. [Bitchy note: Oooh, look at you and your fancy lawyer writin'.]

How much space are we working with? How many closets? Walk-ins or not? Drawer space? 1 closet, probably 3-4 feet deep and 7-8 feet wide and tall. 1 dresser with 3 drawers.

Any pet peeves? (For example, do you want everything hanging in your closet because you hate folding stuff and putting it in drawers?) None that I can think of. [Bitchy note: Not true; you complain about using drawers.]

Any strong opinions about what you want or don't want? (For example, do you happen to love wooden hangers?) I like everything to look uniform. [Bitchy note: Understatement of the century.] And the more wooden hangers the better! :) [Bitchy note: Don't make me go Mommie Dearest on your ass.]

Anything else I should know? Nope.

I looked at Chris' closet as a challenge because I've seen it before, and knew that it looked great. However, he was frustrated by his inability to use his chest of drawers efficiently. I showed him my drawers (not those drawers, you perv), and we agreed I was in a position to help. What started as a quick consult morphed into a transformation of his drawers, his bedroom closet, and his bathroom linen closet.

What did I get myself into?