My linen closet is a complete jumble of sheets, towels, and toiletries, so ahead of hosting for the first time this holiday season, I tried the Functional Elimination method in a bid to organize it.

Can I be honest for a second? I take a lot of pride in my home—and try to make sure it looks clean and organized—but I’m not above shoving a bunch of stuff into a linen closet and calling it a day.

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