Jewelry is the thing that puts the overall finish on an outfit. Simple, elegant, or sleek and brassy. Many a person has built quite the collection through their years but end up finding that the outcome is quite dismal. Necklaces, watches, earrings - all of which can't be found because there is no way to organize it. Here are a few clever suggestions to organize your jewelry in an appealing but cheap way.
Watches and Bracelets
This little necessity can add as much to an outfit as it's functional, but how you can organize them! I once had a friend that used to keep her watches on a paper towel dispenser. She attached it directly to the wall and wouldn't you know that it not only organized them but made them easy to get at too. She also had a different one that stored her rings. What an excellent space saver for your dresser!
Necklaces
Necklaces are so great until they get tangled and broken! A good way to organize them would be to try to find a men's tie rack. A number of these fit compactly into your closet or on the wall by your mirror. These allow you to hang them without getting them tangled while having the capability to twirl your way into the perfect necklace choice. Another inexpensive idea I know of is to use a hanger with clothes pins in between to avoid tangling of your necklaces. Great hint for vacationing with necklaces that you don't want to be tangled - put the chains in a drinking straw for the trip. This keeps all chains tangle free!
Earrings
Earrings are usually the biggest headache to get organized. Is it simply me or does one of a match always appear to be missing? I have witnessed a number of very cute and inexpensive ideas for getting these darn things in check! Using an embroidery circle with some embroidery material (colour of your choice) tightly within the circle. This is the perfect surface to poke through your earrings for display. Even hoops round the sides might be organized using this solution. Other things I have seen include egg carton with top removed or ice cube trays. While those are cheap as well, they aren't quite to appealing to the eye as the first one. As for those earrings that have lost their mate, you should store them as they are great as pins or accessories for scarves!
Watches and Bracelets
This little necessity can add as much to an outfit as it's functional, but how you can organize them! I once had a friend that used to keep her watches on a paper towel dispenser. She attached it directly to the wall and wouldn't you know that it not only organized them but made them easy to get at too. She also had a different one that stored her rings. What an excellent space saver for your dresser!
Necklaces
Necklaces are so great until they get tangled and broken! A good way to organize them would be to try to find a men's tie rack. A number of these fit compactly into your closet or on the wall by your mirror. These allow you to hang them without getting them tangled while having the capability to twirl your way into the perfect necklace choice. Another inexpensive idea I know of is to use a hanger with clothes pins in between to avoid tangling of your necklaces. Great hint for vacationing with necklaces that you don't want to be tangled - put the chains in a drinking straw for the trip. This keeps all chains tangle free!
Earrings
Earrings are usually the biggest headache to get organized. Is it simply me or does one of a match always appear to be missing? I have witnessed a number of very cute and inexpensive ideas for getting these darn things in check! Using an embroidery circle with some embroidery material (colour of your choice) tightly within the circle. This is the perfect surface to poke through your earrings for display. Even hoops round the sides might be organized using this solution. Other things I have seen include egg carton with top removed or ice cube trays. While those are cheap as well, they aren't quite to appealing to the eye as the first one. As for those earrings that have lost their mate, you should store them as they are great as pins or accessories for scarves!
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Before you purchase anything online check out my buyers' guide to Jewelry Organizers and my tips on how organize necklaces.
