Organizing Jewelry

Watches and earrings, pins and necklaces pose some of the hardest organizing challenges. They are different shapes and sizes, come in different colors and each have their own personality and style. That is why it is important to the fashionable woman and man (yes, even guys enjoy a little bling) to find just the right piece to accessorize the outfit. Unfortunately, for many of us, that means digging through piles of mismatched earrings and jumbled timepieces.

There are lovely jewelry boxes, jewelry armoires and specialty cases for watches and earrings. Places like Bed Bath and Beyond and Homestoragewarehouse.com have various sized jewelry trays that will fit most needs.

There are also some ways to use inexpensive household items to help get a grip on the gems glommed together in your dresser drawer.

A long piece of ribbon can be used to hold pins and post earrings. Another alternative is to cover a bulletin board with a mesh fabric. This will also hold hook earrings. Egg crates and ice cube trays make good containers for small items and allow them to be displayed for easy access.
Stacking clear bead containers from craft stores and nuts and bolt caddies from hardware stores also work well for this purpose.

One of our all-time favorite ways for storing jewelry is to use peg board. The hooks easily hold necklaces and bracelets and there are many pegboard accessory boxes that are ideal for holding other pieces of jewelry.

If you enjoy wearing bangle bracelets try a clear bagel holder for stacking. The multicolored bracelets make a decorative accent on you dressing table. Watches need careful handling. If you do not have a watch caddy or tray, cover a Pringles box with batting and a swatch of material to hold your collection.

If you are overwhelmed by the task of organizing your jewelry and other items, consider consulting with a professional organizer to help you gain control of your clutter and make your life easier.

Beverly and Kristen
www.KeyTransitions.com