Where Do You Store Your Jewelry/accessories?

[uzuri]

You Know Nappturals, I thought this topic was up once, but I couldn´t find it after doing a search. So if you can please share with us where you store your accessories....I have some boxes, and drawers, but I want to organize my stuff and make it more neat. I have lots of big earrings, necklaces, scarves, hats, and recently I got more earrrings ( I was inspired by Nati to add even more to my collection.. :blush: )
So where do you store them? YES! Some storage solutions for those earrings, scarves, hats, necklaces etc....Post pics if you feel free to share.. :)

[divaemeritus]

For my earrings, I store them in a drawer, but I put each pair (or a couple of pairs for the tiny ones) in snack-sized ziploc bags. That way the two don't get separated or broken shuffling around with the others.

For my combos, i.e. earring/necklace, I put them in sandwich-sized ziploc bags.

Before I started wearing larger earrings, I used to use a tool supply box (not a tackle box, but one that had little drawers for screws, bolts, nails, etc). But most of my jewelry has outgrown the little drawers.

Example of storage box (http://www.homedepot.com/cmc_upload/HDUS/EN_US/asset/images/eplus/085529000465_3.jpg)

[Tenkei]

I am so glad someone started this thread! I was just looking at all of my jewelry and I have more jewelry now more than ever! I need a bigger jewelry box or something because I always seem to lose my earrings!


sapphire, that zip lock bag is great idea!

Off to buy mini snack size zip lock bags!

[BlackPearls]

I use jewlery box(s) They look like a lareg chest of drawers. Most are made from wood.

[divaemeritus]

Oh, and my scarves I simply tie several to a hanger and hang in my closet. That way they are closer to my clothing for matching purposes. If there is a scarf that goes with just one special outfit, I tie that scarf around the neck of that outfit's hanger.

[uzuri]

Sapphire~solitaire, the storage box is very nice. though it wouldn´t fit most of my earrings :lol: They are too large :unsure: The scarves/head wraps I put in a big purple cotton kind of shopper I got as a present. But I´m looking for new places for them. BlackPearls, I have two jewelry boxes of wood, which I have to organize. There´s also a chest of drawers which we store other things and I have two draws for my jewelry. Then some small sisal baskets for some of my Afrikan necklaces. Some small coppper- like vintage boxes for brooches and medium sized earrings. I looked at my stuff and thought they were one big mess. I never throw anything out because I found out there´s always use for them, either to repair or vamp up...Yeah....I´m a collector... A collector who seriously needs to organize.... ^_^

[puchi]

I keep my earrings in a home made earring holder (I wish I had a pic) Bear with me while I try to give you a crude visual and pics from google...lol.

I took a picture frame (3X5, but you can go larger)see here (http://www.craftsolutions.com/projects/CFL/Picture_Frame_of_Stones1.jpg) ,and took out the glass and fake picture that usually comes with those things.

Then I cut out a retangle shaped piece of plastic canvas see here (http://www.dritz.com/askus/faq/images/faq_magnetic_b.jpg) to fit inside the frame.

Then I attach the back of the picture frame so that the plastic canvas is secure. You can decorate the frame however you want...

(This only works for earrings with hooks) Slip in your earrings and now you have a perfect holder! (If you want it to hold studs, dont attach the back of the picture frame just glue the canvas in)

Finished product looks like this (http://www.biondetta.com/bcb/images/earringholder.jpg)

As for my necklaces...I hang them on my dooknob...lol.

[hopieg]

I use jewlery box(s) They look like a lareg chest of drawers. Most are made from wood.
[/b]

I was going to suggest this too. They usually have little drawers where you can store your earrings and braclets, and a little hook to put your necklaces on. The best time to get them is around christmas time when they have them on sale and alot of varieties. Hope this helps. ^_^

[uzuri]

Interesting suggestions...Puchi, that too is cool. Thanks for the pics. I had seen someone do that kind of thing in a thread here. I´m not sure who it was. Maybe Superstar. Thats what got me thinking of interesting way to store my stuff...Keep posting ideas or pics..... :P

[Clarissa359]

I saw this idea on a message board and I'm trying to implement it. I have maybe 8-10 different colorful trinket boxes. In each box, I've put earrings that coordinate (loosely) with the color of the boxes. They are displayed on my chest of drawers. So it looks like decorative accessories, but they are also functional. My bracelets are in a basket. I only have a couple of necklaces and my plan is to find a large trinket box where they can lay flat.

[MsTee]

Well, I have a couple of small jewelry boxes that I keep "important" stuff in...everything else goes into the same drawer, but in plastic bags as someone else suggested.

However, my grandma has an armoire something like the one below that I'd LOOOOOOOOVE to get as a Christmas or birthday gift:

http://images.overstock.com/f/102/3117/8h/www.overstock.com/images/products/JL950428.jpg

[charise]

My earrings are in wooden cigar boxes, so are my bracelets...My necklaces are hanging from nails in my closet...

[ByHis Grace]

I was using a large fishing tackle box which is now my craft box. Now I use a cherry finish armoire,given to me by hubby and children for mother's day . They were tired of my boxes sitting everywhere...bhg

[RighteousFire]

I have about 300 pair of earrings and I seperate them by style and color and store them in those plastic bead/craft boxes.

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/7072/boxtx0.th.jpg (http://img168.imageshack.us/my.php?image=boxtx0.jpg)


ETA: I hang my belts and scarves on a hat rack hanging in my closet.

[JustKei]

I have a wooden chest similar to the pic above. I just bought bedroom furniture and the dresser, chest and night stands come with a hidden drawer on top... This is a pic of the design, sorry I couldnt find anything with the drawer open but the area above the top drawer pulls out to reveal a flat compartment. http://www.eco-furniture.com/im/etienne/etienne_7drawerdresser.jpg

[uzuri]

Well, I have a couple of small jewelry boxes that I keep "important" stuff in...everything else goes into the same drawer, but in plastic bags as someone else suggested.

However, my grandma has an armoire something like the one below that I'd LOOOOOOOOVE to get as a Christmas or birthday gift:

http://images.overstock.com/f/102/3117/8h/www.overstock.com/images/products/JL950428.jpg
[/b]

WOW! This is one the most practical and beautiful thingy I have seen for storing jewelry! :wub:
JustKei. the one who posted is also lovely. :wub: We have a similar kind, but with natural wood. We use it for books, mags, and other stuff... :P

[Ketchup]

I store my earrings in those round cute gift boxes but I would like them to appear more organized as well..rather than having too rummage through the box, when looking for a particular set..I do have quite a few earrings as well.. :P
MsTee I love those set of drawers!

I wonder where I could find something similar to that?


My scarves I have no problem with..I simply tied them to those skirt/trousers 'hangars', and prop amongst my clothes hanging in my wardrobe.

[MsTee]

^^^Maybe some furniture stores carry them...? :dunno:

Those jewelry armoires are on Overstock.com if you would consider ordering one online...

[JustKei]

You will find it in some furniture stores. I believe I have seen it at walmart. I got mine (it isnt quite as big) at bed bath and beyond.....

ETA I found it at Walmart they actually have a few....Link (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product_listing.gsp?cat=132987&sb=61&bti=1&sdir=xx&sortBySelectedIndex=0)
http://i.walmart.com/i/p/00/81/43/83/66/0081438366258_215X215.jpg
http://i.walmart.com/i/p/00/08/14/38/39/0008143839741_215X215.jpg

[mommamaybell]

My budget storage suggestions for jewelry are those mug holders that can be found at any discount store. They are great for holding necklaces & bracelets.

For those that store their earrings in non-compartmental boxes, use a button to keep your earrings paired. Hook the earring thru the hole in the button and use those rubber backs to secure it. So when u r fishing for those earrings, you'll pull the set out instead of wasting time trying to find them separately.

[Ketchup]

Great suggestions mommamaybell!!

[bklynsmile77]

I still store mines in my caboodle

[MsTee]

You will find it in some furniture stores. I believe I have seen it at walmart. I got mine (it isnt quite as big) at bed bath and beyond.....

ETA I found it at Walmart they actually have a few....Link (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product_listing.gsp?cat=132987&sb=61&bti=1&sdir=xx&sortBySelectedIndex=0)
http://i.walmart.com/i/p/00/81/43/83/66/0081438366258_215X215.jpg
http://i.walmart.com/i/p/00/08/14/38/39/0008143839741_215X215.jpg
[/b]

OMG...you are gonna make me place yet another order with walmart.com! :lol:

I didn't think to check their site...just didn't think they'd have them. I don't know...they have everything else...

[lafeeka81]

BUMP


I have been using jewelry boxes and it is not really working. I wanna make a cute one like a previous poster stated.


Bumping for more pics and inspiration

[KB]

for some reason, my 6th sense kicked in yesterday morning tellin me that someone on the i-net would be askin about how one stores their excessive jewelry like mine.. oh how i love myself :wub:

i'll take pix soon to actually show you. but i own over 100 pairs of earrings, 20+ belts and a heap of necklaces.. and i own gaudy stuff, so my ish is heavy and big

i own 2 huge earring holders that i bought from Claire's.. plus 2 earring boxes.
for my necklaces i bought a wooden key/jacket holder (not sure which one), thats where i stack my necklaces. i screwed that into my wall.. then my belts, i got a curtain rod and screwed that all into my wall as well. all courtesy of walmart. so i spent less than $10 on the two.

again, pix soon! ^_^

[Scrills]

I store my earring on a piece of Artist Canvas
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MY BLOG: http://readymademag.com/blog/2006/04/24/an-ear-for-art/

http://www.readymademag.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/04/earring1.jpg

[KB]

ok.. BACK!

lets start off with my necklaces first. i cant remember if its a jacket rack or key rack.. but i got it from walmart i believe in the craft section (you can paint on the wooden part)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/KeenaButtaH/necklacerack1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/KeenaButtaH/neckrackclose.jpg

my belt rack aint nuthin but a curtain rack i found on sale at walmart as well.. i hate making holes in my walls, but so be it..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/KeenaButtaH/beltrack.jpg


huge earring holder i got from Claire's. since i bought this, i havent seen anymore larger versions like mines- which sucks majorly cuz i like buyin my friends these...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/KeenaButtaH/earringflowers.jpg

additional earring storages given to me from folks as presents that i just eventually used to store my earrings..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/KeenaButtaH/clearearringbox1.jpg

close up 1 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/KeenaButtaH/boxopen1.jpg)
close up 2 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/KeenaButtaH/boxopen2.jpg)
how i store my feather earrings (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/KeenaButtaH/featherstorage.jpg)
feather earrings up close (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/KeenaButtaH/boxopen3.jpg)

[Msafiri]

Thanks for starting the thread Uzuri.Buttah and Scrills Wow!! Those are so pratical.They have inspired me to get busy organising.I just store my earrings etc in plastic containers,some small african baskets and some small potlike containers.I think the hanging hooks are practical for earrings and necklaces,to show them off.

[Niya]

In a plastic bag




















:unsure:

[uzuri]

You´re welcome Nappy4eva....Buttah seems to have as large a collection of earrings, accessories as I have... And a similar storage idea...:P I had bought a coat rack thingy for my necklaces some time ago, but it ended up being used for the kids coats... ;) I really also still have to reorganize again. I got new stuff after visiting the Motherland :P

Scrills Artist camvas is cool. :wub:

[Mezzie]

My stuff is EVERYWHERE.
<---------- Soooo unorganized right now. :icon_headshake:

[KB]

ya&#39;ll i&#39;m a neatfreak. i literally go crazy when my ish is out of order.
its funny that whenever my friend calls me and ask what i&#39;m doing i always say "i&#39;m organizing my room". i know, its like how many times can one organize their room?!? :lol:

[Ms-gg]

I have one of those plastic drawer thingies that have about 3 drawers per set....I use one drawer for each thing I have, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. Then I have 2 jewelry boxes full of more jewelry...and I need some more space because my collection continues to grow everyday....

[natitwists]

I store my earrings (well over 100) on a big cork board covered with chicken wire. I also keep them in little boxes with pull out drawers. Man I have stuff everywhere. Here is a half picture of the cork board. http://images24.fotki.com/v854/photos/1/141394/3942685/woodenearrings-vi.jpg

[notroz2u]

They have things in the dollar store that look like the larger ones that you stores hoes in, ( I sure can describe things, not)
It has a hanger on it and I use that to store my scarfs in. Each pocket is clear, so you can see which scarf it is. I also use it in the shower for products.
A lady at the flea market had all of her necklaces haning on a plant stand (the one with different arms so that you have several plants on 1 stand)

[geminibreeze]

ya&#39;ll i&#39;m a neatfreak. ..
[/b]
Wow, you are neat. I love all your storage containers. ^_^ What about the clear one with drawers, where did you get that? I like the open top on it.

I have 3 storage thingies for holding jewelry. One is like a treasure chest for big, hefty necklaces and bracelets. I just throw them in there, and yeah, they do get tangled up. :lol: One is a thin, glass jewelry box for thin, silver and gold jewelry. The other is a typical wooden jewelry box with one side for rings. I keep pendants and pins in that one.

[KB]

[color=#6600CC]Wow, you are neat. I love all your storage containers. ^_^ What about the clear one with drawers, where did you get that? I like the open top on it.
[/b]


thx, i take that as a compliment ^_^
as i said, those 2 clear boxes were given to me as christmas presents/ or random gifts over the years. i cant recall which.. :unsure:

[geminibreeze]

^^^Oh, I missed that. Too caught up in the pics. lol

[caramelaggie]

Glad I found this thread because my collection continues to grow across my dresser and I cant take it anymore.

[lafeeka81]

I got inspiration and decided to make something to hold the $42 worth of earrings I bought last week

I took and old un used pic frame, and I took some fabric that I bought from the fabric store for a headwrap (for dem bad hur days). I stapled the fabric loosely to the cardboad and voola!!!!!!

Pic 1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63708378@N00/526888091)


Pic 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63708378@N00/526888139/in/photostream/)

[GoldyLocs]

I keep most of my jewelry in my jewelry armoire. I also have a smaller armoire on my dresser. I keep costume jewelry necklaces in baskets. Lastly, I keep my brooches/pins and headbands in the type of holder that I&#39;ve taken a picture of:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v611/GoldyLocs/JewelryStuff003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v611/GoldyLocs/JewelryStuff001.jpg

Uh, I couldn&#39;t get this pic to focus...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v611/GoldyLocs/JewelryStuff020.jpg

[KB]

^ thats pretty
are those scarves in them lil pockets?

[Poetic_Butterfly]

I am glad that I came across this thread! :) My accessories are not organized and are in serious need of storage options. Also, I am planning to add to my collection to transition from summer to fall. I love, love, accessories and stroing them in cute boxes will work for me :wub: :wub:

Peace & Blessings,
Rasta

[Kaori]

And there I was all proud of my 99p cork board idea!

[GoldyLocs]

KB, thanks for the compliment. Those are headbands and triangle scarves in the hanging organizer. On the other side I have my brooches/pins.

Kaori, I love the cork board idea! That would seriously work for those frequently worn earrings... You know, the favorites! By the way, I saw a couple of earrings on that cork board that I&#39;d love to add to my collection. :P

Here&#39;s a pic of my organizer with the brooches showing:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v611/GoldyLocs/JewelryStuff013.jpg

Closeup of some of my favorite afrocentric brooches:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v611/GoldyLocs/JewelryStuff014.jpg

[kutemommie]

GoldenLady- That&#39;s an awesome idea how you have your scarves/headbands and brooches organized. Where did you get that with both sides to it like that if you don&#39;t mind me asking?

[GoldyLocs]

Thanks kutemommie! I honestly don&#39;t recall where I picked up my jewelry organizer but here&#39;s one that&#39;s similar. The smaller pockets look smaller than my smaller pockets but I&#39;m sure it will work just as well. In fact I&#39;m thinking of getting one from here too. I like the sale price. I also have smaller jewelry organizers, smaller than the one I&#39;m showing a link for, that&#39;s holding other items too. I&#39;ll try to take a snap shot of them later. Jewelry Organizer (http://www.lillianvernon.com/catalog/product_display.jsp?pdId=8168&name=Large+Canvas+Jewelry+Organizer&parentCatId=3&catId=155)
Smaller Jewelry Organizer (http://www.lillianvernon.com/catalog/product_display.jsp?pdId=4081&name=Canvas+2-Sided+Jewelry+Organizer&parentCatId=3&catId=155)
Other Large Jewelry Organizer (Patterned) (http://www.lillianvernon.com/catalog/product_display.jsp?pdId=10319&name=Large+Accessory+Organizer&parentCatId=3&catId=155)

[uzuri]

GoldenLady911, those organizers are pretty handy....I love the brooches with the lady heads......Really cool! Are some of them made from dough? It reminds me of something my Sis In law made for us for decoration on the wall. The heads had the same type of locs....

[GoldyLocs]

Thanks for the compliment on the Black women brooches Uzuri. Although I&#39;m not sure what they are made of I would say that they may be ceramic of some sort. I purchased one from the sista who made them. I loved it so much that I had her to bring me the other ones in her collection for sale and purchased them too! When I like something I really like it. I have never seen anyone wearing these brooches either. Unique, one of a kind items are a plus!

Are you going to share some pics?

[kutemommie]

Thanks so much for those links GoldenLady! Those prices are not bad at all and I will be ordering the jewelry organizers really soon. Thanks again!

[GoldyLocs]

You are more than welcome kutemommie!

[EElizabeth]

I always wanted a jewelry armoire. DH said it was a magnet for a robber :o Of course he has two watch winders sitting in plain view. Explain that one.

I use a hanging jewelry bag and I need another, jewelry boxes in the top drawer (can&#39;t have them on display), large plastic storage bins and the trusty "bolted to the ground" safe.

[GoldyLocs]

Good point about the jewelry armoire or any jewelry box for that matter. Honestly though, a determined professional robber is going to even get into a safe and he/she knows where people who don&#39;t have an armoire hide their jewelry.

Inside of my armoire is costume jewelry which too can be and is very expensive.

If the robber can get passed bars, an alarm system, my house canine and our weapons then he/she can have my insured, replaceable jewelry.

[EElizabeth]

Good point about the jewelry armoire or any jewelry box for that matter. Honestly though, a determined professional robber is going to even get into a safe and he/she knows where people who don&#39;t have an armoire hide their jewelry.

Inside of my armoire is costume jewelry which too can be and is very expensive.

If the robber can get passed bars, an alarm system, my house canine and our weapons then he/she can have my insured, replaceable jewelry.[/b]

I hear you. Take the insured replaceable jewelry. Please leave the inexpensive costume jewelry I purchased from a street artist while traveling in Central America...............pretty pleeeeeeeze........

[GoldyLocs]

[/quote]I hear you. Take the insured replaceable jewelry. Please leave the inexpensive costume jewelry I purchased from a street artist while traveling in Central America...............pretty pleeeeeeeze........[quote]

EElizabeth, girl, you had me on the floor with that comment because it is so true! My costume jewelry is so darn important to me I&#39;d almost rather someone take the precious jewels if I had to lose anything... I&#39;ve got some custom made costume jewelry, by a sista, that is irreplaceable. Girl, I&#39;ve got some earrings in that armoire where I&#39;ve lost the mate heck 10, 15, 20 years ago... I refuse to throw the other earring away. In my heart I&#39;m singing, "Baby Come Back!" Heeheeheehee. Sick, I know, but "I loves my earrings!"

ETA: I can&#39;t seem to get that quote thang to work for me...

[uzuri]

Thanks for the compliment on the Black women brooches Uzuri. Although I&#39;m not sure what they are made of I would say that they may be ceramic of some sort. I purchased one from the sista who made them. I loved it so much that I had her to bring me the other ones in her collection for sale and purchased them too! When I like something I really like it. I have never seen anyone wearing these brooches either. Unique, one of a kind items are a plus!

Are you going to share some pics?
[/b]

They are truly unique..... :D My jewelry is now a bit organized....at least half of it.... I still have jewelry that is just dumped in some drawers I have....Hope I will be able to take pics later on.....

[freelocks]

Thanks to the replies in this thread I ordered an 80 pocket jewelry organizer a few days a go. I can&#39;t wait to get it so I can organize my things and free up my dresser drawer.

[freelocks]

I got my jewelry organizer today. Here it is:

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee93/meelie30/organizer1.jpg

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee93/meelie30/organizer.jpg


I love it. It made me realize how many things I have. I have others that couldn&#39;t make the cut, so they are in a jewelry box right now.