Monday, July 19, 2010

Jewelry Organization: Part 1

While a dedicated storage armoire like the one below featured in Lonny {$540.00 here} is certainly a beautiful option for neatly storing and organizing a substantial jewelry collection, in this economy, its probably more than most of us are able and willing to shell out.
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images via lonny mag
If your collection is large enough and your heart is set on an armoire, you can find more affordable pieces similar to the one above. Jen of MadebyGirl recently did a post featuring these alternatives with prices ranging from $259-369. You can also try your luck at finding a used one. I found this one in my local craigslist for $100 (asking price).
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You can also outfit a dresser you already own with trays and dividers. If all your drawers are full, is could be a good opportunity {since you'll be motivated with a purpose!} to edit what's in there and free up some space ;-)
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L: via domino magazine; R: stacking necklace organizer {$14.99}
If you don't already own a dresser, aren't looking to bring in a new piece of furniture into your space, and/or you're visually oriented and like to have things on display because for you out-of-sight means out-of-mind, there are several options.

In regards to organizing necklaces, you can try hanging them on a rod. This isn't my favorite of options however since it can be a bit tricky removing a necklace further down the rod without making a mess.
I like the idea of hanging a few on a lamp and integrating them as part of a styled vignette.
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L: via lonny magazine; R: nate berkus via glamour magazine
Busts make a beautiful display and are a great way to enjoy your favorite necklace(s) when you're not wearing them.
The only downside is that it can be a challenge finding an inexpensive one {the one below right (8" tall) is $80}. I'd keep a look out for one at a flea market.
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L: via blueprint magazine; R: Artemis bust from statues.com
Along the same lines, you can do like Kelly of the Glamouri and layer them on a mannequin.
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via the glamouri
Hooks are my favorite option for organizing necklaces because they can be really inexpensive and if you put just one or two necklaces on each, there's little risk of creating any tangles.
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L: via half of vahm; R: photo by Frances Janisch
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via this is glamorous
I love the idea of using decorative hooks. You can find pretty ones here.
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L: via domino magazine; R: via grahaman and green
Anna of In Honor of Design, made her own organizer using decorative knobs. The photo below shows her end result. Read about how she did it here.
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via in honor of design
If you can't or don't want to put anything on the wall, you can use a "belt and tie rack" that can be hung in your closet, or alternatively one that can hung over-the-door.
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Last but not least, another great inexpensive option is to use a bulletin board, which you can have out on display or, if you like to keep things out of sight, you can keep behind curtains
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L: via real simple; R: via redbook
You can find cute boards covered in fabric and/or framed on Etsy or you can get crafty and make your own!
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L: via high street market; R: via instyle magazine

Up next: organizing rings, earrings, and bracelets

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