Showing posts with label organization. Show all posts
Showing posts with label organization. Show all posts

Monday, February 06, 2012

JEWELRY STORAGE

Let me preface this post by saying that I rarely get rid of jewelry.  It is so small and easy to store that I hold onto pieces I never wear in case they come back in style, or I need them for a dress up party...bottom line:  don't judge me!


I recently wrote about organizing my go-to jewelry area.  I mentioned that this showed only my most worn pieces and here is more information about where I keep the rest of my baubles.

As I've commented before, the storage situation in my apartment is not exactly roomy.  In an effort to play up the "loft look" they installed small little vanities.  In my vanity, I keep some of my extra earrings stored underneath my makeup in a box that I've used since college.

This was intended to be a bead box but fits earrings perfectly.

My disclaimer was for reals, check out these sweet chandelier earrings.  All I need now is a going out top, jeans and pointy pumps and I'm ready for a 2004 fraternity rush party.

Moving on...

My closet is a very frustrating sort of rectangular shape.  The corners are totally wasted because the hangers run into each other.  

In this confusing closet, I have had to be very clever of my use of space.  Here, I've found a place to store jewelry!  Look closely...

 I've hung the Real Simple Hanging Jewelry Organizer from Bed, Bath and Beyond behind my shirts.  Here's an unobstructed view:

I love the velcro hangers for my statement necklaces, but hate how it makes it lopsided.

And on the back, are less worn earrings, necklaces and bracelets.

Not to mention, this game day gem....

This system isn't perfect or very convenient but it works for now.  

Where do you store your jewelry? -Sarah

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

JEWELRY SHELF SPRUCE UP

Last week, I looked down at my jewelry shelf {we have no storage in our bathroom so I've stacked this and this to give us more space}, and noticed it was a mess!  I just wasn't utilizing the height in the space.
I looked around and stumbled upon MUJI's understated, convenient acrylic drawers.  I've always seen drawers like these on shows like The Kardashians and didn't see a need for them until now.
{note:  this is not all of my jewelry, just my most used pieces}

*Nerd Alert:  I hate making returns so I measured and sketched out all of my options before deciding on my final purchase.

I ended up ordering:

They came in a thoughtfully packed package!



I was really excited to see how perfectly the velour inserts fit into the drawers.  You can put two small trays in side-by-side and there is no room for slipping.  


So here's how I filled the drawers:

Standby statement necklaces and rings: {there's my wedding band on the left!}

Most worn simple necklaces

Bangles, bracelets and watches

Go to earrings, Tiffany's necklace in pouch, Crest whitestrips

Here's a view from the top and then the set snuggled back in its shelf
Isn't that ring dish adorable?  One of my amaze bridesmaids sent it from Anthropologie to keep my engagement ring handy.   She's the best!

Sorry for the long post - I am just obsessed with this new organization!  I'll post more about where I store the rest of my jewelry soon.

Happy organizing -Sarah