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

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend

Although my jewelry box might not be overflowing with diamonds just yet… totally kidding! my most prized possession is my jewelry collection and I love every piece no matter what they cost, in fact some of my favorites are the cheaper ones found on a whim!

meet my display!

image I love it so much because it is so big, has a spot for everything, and I love that it hangs on my wall. I got this organizer as a Christmas present and when I asked my mom where she found it, to my surprise, she said JC Penny!

When you purchase it, it comes like the photo below

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Although, I do love the picture slots, I decided to take that part out and just leave the glass so I could always see my lovely collection!

I have to tell you since displaying my jewelry on my wall like this, getting dressed is more fun, I wear my pieces a lot more, and as I am getting dressed I can either choose what outfit I want to wear based on the jewelry or vice versa!

Another idea I love for jewelry storage is the floor length mirror that opens up to your jewelry. This is for the ones who may want there jewelry at a close distance but maybe not on display at all times

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However, these store bought organizers can get a little pricey I know a couple of bloggers who achieved fabulous jewelry organization at a very low cost!

First take a look at this:

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Speechless..

I love what Megan at Honey We’re Home not only did with her entire closet but what she did with her jewelry as well

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The back of her closet door she has her necklaces hanging on cheap clear peel and stick command hooks

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Then she also has a drawer for her rings, earrings, and bracelets. You can find those organizers at target or the container store for a cheap price.

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She also keeps some of them on top of her dresser – love those bowls!

I also love what Allison at Smart and Sassy with Sprinkles did with her jewelry! She even included a lot of details about how she accomplished this wonderful organization so you can do it too!

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This is in her bathroom.

To the left where the necklaces are hung they are really just hung on the wall and on a laundry drying accordion thing – I love that she put a border around them

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To the right are frames that she painted and glued netting to the frame to hold her earrings with hook backs

(visit her blog to see a step by step tutorial!)

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She also keeps her rings and her more everyday expensive jewelry on her counter in these glass and crystal dishes

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One was found at a flea market and the other for $3 at a consignment show

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I love the bracelet holder she has! Her mom found it at a garage sale! I need to find me one of those!

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Here is another one of those frames with the netting – this one for her earrings with post backs.

I love her organization system and that she has different ways to store certain items and for a VERY affordable price! And I love that her jewels are displayed throughout her entire bathroom! I bet her husband just loves it! Smile

No matter how you decide to display your jewelry there are plenty of easy and really budget friendly ways to do so!

How do you display your jewels??

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Put a skirt on it

Every since moving back in with my old roomies Lori, John & Brian (aka Mom, Dad & Brother) I have been filled with dilemma on how to decorate and arrange my bedroom because it is one of the only places that is JUST for me. I have the decor part down.. I love what I have done with my room *a post about my bargain finds will be up soon!* But my biggest dilemma has been my desk area! I kills me that I have to keep my desk in my bedroom but I am in college and need a place for my books/laptop etc..

I want a space that is pretty and doesn't look like a cluttered school desk but I need lots of storage! so my question has been how can I incorporate an efficient, but pretty desk area in my bedroom!?

Some of my thoughts have been to get rid of the desk entirely and perhaps just get a bookshelf to store all my things or to just suck it up and fulfill my desks simple dream of being a desk... a

I have come to the conclusion I just need to suck it up and allow my desk to live its purpose but it HAS to be pretty so I am leaning towards something like this...


genius! I could skirt my desk and keep storage hidden away underneath

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Leaving the top looking clean!

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I think this is the best solution for a glamorous desk area (as glamorous as a desk can be!) until I can have a real office of my own! As a matter of fact this would be a great solution to hide anything you don't want out in the open!

so what do you think?
Where is your desk and what are some ways you keep it organized and clutter free!?
and do you have anything skirted in your home??



Friday, March 4, 2011

My typical night

I am still linking up with Cait at Fierce, Fit and Fabulous for the 30 day blog challenge!! It has been really fun and some other great bloggers have been in on the challenge as well! Head over to check out the list of lovely ladies!

Day 4 – post a picture of your night.

My typical nights are either spent doing this…

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or this….

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but I wouldn’t mind doing it here….

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Some nights are spent organizing

Shoes before

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Shoes after!

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or some nights are spent lounging here…

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Last night I came home to these waiting for me

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and the bf and I had friends over at his house and cooked…

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and enjoyed some..

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while watching these crazy kids…

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Then we played a little…

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We LOVE this game!!

Tonight the bf and I will probably just hit up the good ole’…

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How do you like to spend your nights??

However you choose to spend your nights this weekend, I hope they are fabulous!!