Over the years I have become a collector of many things. Makeup. Jewelry. Clothes. Some men may call it a problem or even hoarding, but most women I know will defend their “collection” until the day they die.
“I use/wear everything in my closet!”
“I read in InStyle and they sait its totally coming back!”
“I’ll be able to pass it down to my grandchildren!”
“I don’t gain weight in my feet, so I’ll be able to wear these shoes forever!”
Sound familiar? Don’t feel bad! I always say the only time it becomes a problem is when you can no longer keep it organized, which is why I’ve developed a system for practically everything in my house! (Did you check out my post about organizing your makeup?) So, today I’m going to show you what I use to store my massive amounts of jewelry…
I keep one of these 12-Drawer Storage Chests in my closet and store a lot of my jewelry in it. You can probably find something thats prettier, but my goal was cheap and functional especially since no one ever sees it. Each drawer is labeled “Silver Necklaces”, “Gold Necklaces”, “Rings”, etc..
For my necklaces I put each one in a small plastic baggy so that they don’t get tangled and when I travel I can just throw them into a bag and go. For my earrings I cut the tops off of tackle boxes to keep them separate.
Do you have any creative ways to store your jewelry? Let me know in the comments!
Caitlin Confidential says
August 6, 2013 at 2:01 pmI like to line my drawers with velvet fabric, so jewelry stays protected and doesn’t get scratched! I also do the same thing by keeping everything in little bags, so when traveling, easy to grab and go!
Nice post!
caitlinconfidential.com
Leah says
August 6, 2013 at 2:09 pmGreat post! I don’t know what I’d do without the Container Store!! 🙂
lissa @ her + him says
August 6, 2013 at 3:32 pmi LOVE the idea of putting them all in mini storage bags! just had to defend my “collection” to my husband after moving. (he was not thrilled with my shoe dressers. no joke.)
i put the necklaces that i wear on a regular basis on the back of my door with this organizer: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50226780/. i find that, if they’re in eyesight, i’m more apt to wear them and not fall into the same jewelry everyday.
thanks for sharing your tips!
Cheryl says
August 6, 2013 at 3:35 pmI just purchased an Over-The-Door Mirrored Jewelry Armoire. It’s a full-length mirror that hangs over a door or you can hang it on a wall. It opens up to an amazing storage space for all of your jewelry. There’s even a small mirror inside so you can see to check your jewelry without having to open and close the armoire. It’s amazing and costs around $140.00. Love, love, love.
Caitlin says
August 6, 2013 at 4:04 pmThe Container Store has some great jewelry storage. Check out how I organize mine:
http://selectionsbysisters.com/2013/05/25/jewelry-closet/
Dana B says
August 6, 2013 at 4:08 pmGreat idea! My 6 yr. old daughter kept wanting to look through my jewelry, and the necklaces would get so tangled. Now I hang them on horizontal tie and belt hangers… the ones with hooks the whole way across on both sides of the hanger. That has worked well for my necklaces!
Kayla says
August 6, 2013 at 4:44 pmLove this! Such a good way to store jewelry!! I use hooks to hang necklaces on.
Kayla
http://www.lovelucygirl.com
Ashley says
August 6, 2013 at 4:48 pmI have a jewelery box but I definitely need to get myself a storage chest with drawers, it would be much easier!
xo Ash,
http://www.sincerelymissashley.blogspot.ca
Victoria says
August 6, 2013 at 5:02 pmWhat do u mean you cut the tops off the tackle boxes? Not picturing it…and it sounds like its exactly what I need!
Jenni says
August 6, 2013 at 6:44 pmYay! Thanks for writing on this! Great idea with the tackle box dividers!!!
Michelle says
August 6, 2013 at 10:53 pmThanks Emily – great storage ideas here.I think the ‘small plastic baggy’ (lol) for each necklace would stop tarnishing as well. Could you please share how you curled your hair when you were the bachelorette in a future post. We love you in Australia. Cheers from ‘down under’.
thedoseofreality says
August 7, 2013 at 12:21 amFantastic idea! I have a jewelry chest but it is overflowing, so this would be a perfect solution and would totally fit in my closet!
http://www.thedoseofreality.com/2013/08/05/racism-for-ratings-big-brother-15/
Roslyn says
August 7, 2013 at 12:48 amAs a designer of beaded jewelry it is great to read that so many of you ladies want to keep your jewelry untangled. Hanging your necklaces is the ideal storage & certainly , to keep them from getting scratched up, storing in plastic or organza bags is a good method.
vangela says
August 7, 2013 at 9:44 pmloved this!! been totally thinking about how to organize my goods!!
stephanee says
August 8, 2013 at 11:25 pmI have been collecting soo much jewerly even more soo thanks to your time on the Bachelorette season. Town & Reese is overflowing! Thank you sooo much for this post, I will be heading off to Container Store for this cart. More organizing posts please, you have it down 🙂
Kate @ KaCo Living says
August 9, 2013 at 1:38 pmI have been trying to figure out the best way to organize my jewelry for such a long time. This is a great idea. Functional and affordable. Love it!
Louise says
August 11, 2013 at 5:15 amThis one is great..mirror with à hidden door for jewelry. http://www.speggi.se/se/startsidan-12041911
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August 13, 2013 at 3:18 pmHi Emily was wondering how you store your bracelets and your favorite pieces
andrea says
August 15, 2013 at 10:43 pmOh boy, I just figured it out to keep everything from tangling and quicker access than baggies:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TomsEarringHolders
YAY!
Ginny says
August 26, 2013 at 5:28 pmLove this idea! I am re-doing my jewelry org – and this is perfect!
Ginny
http://www.moderncommonplacebook.com
stephanee says
September 25, 2013 at 11:33 pmEmily, I just purchased two of these thanks to your post. 1 for jewelry and 1 for my cosmetic collection. You mentioned in your post that you labeled the drawers, how did you do that? I cant get anything label wise to stay stuck ha! Thank you.
emily maynard says
September 27, 2013 at 12:47 pmI’m a nerd and have a label maker! Or you could just get masking tape and write on it.