Jewelry Organization: Part 2

In the last post, I went over several options for organizing necklaces. Today I'd like to go over a few ideas for organizing the rest of your jewelry.

Along the sames lines as the bust statues and the mannequin dress forms, you can use a mannequin hand to hold and display rings and bracelets. This is perfect for people who are visually oriented and like to have their things out where they can see 'em.

L: photo by jose picayo; R: mannequin hand with movable joints so you can position it however you want!{$30}

L: ceramic hand jewelry stand {$18}; R: glass hand jewelry stand {$14}

An egg crate {as seen below} nice enough to leave out, is great at multi-tasking. Each little divided section is the ideal size for rings or earrings.

L: anthropologie farmer's egg crate {$14}; R: via domestic adventure

via young house love {sherry's closet}

I also love the idea of using a collection of beautiful decorative dishes. These are something you could keep a look-out for on trips to flea markets.

L: via martha stewart; R: via live creating yourself

Opt for smaller cups, that way you can only fit a few pieces of jewelry in each. The larger the dish, the more tempted you'll be to fill it up with more jewelry... which can in turn result in frustrating tangles.

via live creating yourself {alaina's dressing room}

If you'd like to put your jewelry away in drawers, make use of multi-compartment containers. They make pieces easy to locate and help ensure that earrings stay in pairs. Try a clear acrylic tray

L: photo by jose picayo featuring an acrylic jewelry tray {$19.99}; R: small clear jewelry organizer {$8.99}

or an inexpensive bead organizer {which you can find at most craft stores}

or my favorite, ice cube trays! You can find these anywhere and get 'em on the cheap. You can easily fit them in most drawers and, if you have the space, you can stack them.

L: via real simple; R: via blooming designs

With bracelets, you don't have to worry as much about keeping them compartmentalized. They can easily find a home on a decorative tray. Most are large enough that they won't get lost or tangled in the bunch {if you don't clutter the tray of course!}

via lonny mag

Keep in mind that you don't have to have everything out on display or everything put away in drawers. You can do both by having out the pieces you use most frequently and stashing the rest away in drawers. Try to rotate out pieces periodically. Most of us are more likely to reach for what we see in front of us and is most easily accessible. If you find yourself not rotating a particular piece {or pieces} to wear, assess whether it might be time to let it go and make space for something you will wear.

P.S. Email me if you decide to implement any of the ideas in this or the previous post-I'd love to see some reader before and afters!