Tag Archives: storage

5 New Places To Hang Your Necklaces

Winona Dimeo-EdigerJanuary 19, 2012 //
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I’m something of a necklace fiend, and all my prized possessions are currently hanging on a few nails in my bedroom. I actually like the simplicity of this setup, but I’m trying not to put any more holes in the wall and I’m always open to new organizing ideas, so I scoured the internet for alternative necklace displays. Here are five that are easy, original, and aesthetically pleasing. Check ‘em out, and then tell us in the comments — where do you hang your necklaces?

Wheel Of High-Heeled Fortune

Amelia McDonell-ParryAugust 15, 2011 //

Not having enough room for my shoes (or my clothes or my cosmetics or my anything) in my small studio is a major source of stress in my life, because in addition to being a shopaholic, I am also moderately OCD. Thankfully, Rakku Designs has come to my rescue. They invented the handy-dandy Shoe Wheel, which can store up to 30 pairs of shoes (including high heels!) in small, attractive, and user-friendly packaging. It’s a little pricey at almost 60 bones, especially when you consider that I will now have the closet space to buy even more kicks.

[$54.99 Target]

What’s A “Kitchenista”?

Jessica WakemanMarch 31, 2010 //

Don’t have enough closet space? Join the damn club. Who amongst us does not trip over, like, three pairs of shoes each morning because we’ve got nowhere to store them?

But now The New York Post introduces us to the ladies and gentlemen who put our closet space woes to shame: “kitchenistas,” who use their stove, fridge and other kitchen stuff as extra storage for their wardrobe. Keep reading »

How To Store Your Off-Season Clothes

Lily QDecember 13, 2009 //

It’s about 20 degrees in New York today and, thus, officially time for me to give up on wearing that black cotton eyelet dress one more time. Below 30–below 60, if I’m being honest with myself–the “but it’s black, so that’s fine!” justification simply stops working. If you’re still trying to squeeze one last wearing out of clothes that are totally seasonally inappropriate, step away from the sundress, take a deep breath, and join me in an epic closet cleaning and clothes storage mission. Tips to keep your off-season clothes looking lovely after the jump. Keep reading »

Love Nest: Creative Side Table You May Already Own

Nina CarboneJuly 28, 2009 //

This weekend, I spent an embarrassing amount of time online trolling through photos of other people’s homes looking for inspiration—and another excuse to repaint or reupholster or re-anything my own apartment—and I happened upon this photo. I immediately zeroed in on their side tables and realized that they’re actually file folder cabinets! They’re the perfect storage solution (to go all “Container Store” lingo on you) for a tight living room—all you need is a little DIY love to make them work. Pick up a can of spray paint (I’m always a fan of color, bypass the blah whites and beige paints), and spray over the usually grim-looking, office-y finish. Throw a lamp on top and—voila!—you’ve got yourself tables with loads space to hide, well, whatever it is you don’t want people seeing. [Apartment Therapy] Keep reading »

Crave: Victorian Bird Box

Wendy AtterberryOctober 24, 2008 //

While we think sparrows may be a bit tired as a modern design motif, we don’t disparage all birds in design, especially when it comes to this adorable Victorian bird box which looks a little like a family heirloom (if your ancestors had great taste and style, that is). At $14, it’s a budget friendly piece to store your baubles and keepsakes…maybe even your favorite hand-me-down earrings from that old, stylish aunt of yours with the great taste. [$14, Patina] Keep reading »

Crave: Habitat Storage Jar

Wendy AtterberryOctober 6, 2008 //

Now that we’re packing up our flip-flops and tank tops until next summer and pulling out our boots and sweaters to wear instead, we’re also swapping beaching for baking in our free time. There’s just something about the crisp air and changing colors or fall that brings out the Betty Crocker in us all and we think this storage jar with its bold pattern and modern color combo is ideal for packing cookies and brownies for our friends, or just storing our favorite baking ingredients. [$18, Habitat] Keep reading »

Crave: Wheel Of High-Heeled Fortune

Amelia McDonell-ParryMarch 27, 2008 //

Not having enough room for my shoes (or my clothes or my cosmetics or my anything) in the small apartment I share with the feef* is a major source of stress in my life, because in addition to being a shopaholic, I am also moderately OCD. Thankfully, Rakku Designs has come to my rescue. They’ve invented the handy-dandy Shoe Wheel, which can store up to 30 pairs of shoes (including high heels!) in small, attractive, and user-friendly packaging. It’s a little pricey at $65, especially when you consider that I will now have the closet space to buy even more kicks. [The Budget Fashionista]

*”Feef” is what I’m now calling my fiance, since I hate that word. I called him my “beef” when we were just BF/GF because that’s the way I thought “BF” would be pronounced as a word. So now he’s my “feef”. Feel free to use it. Keep reading »