Friday, February 24, 2012

Spring Cleaning: Accessories Aplenty

To wrap up my spring cleaning of small spaces (I previously tidied up my purse collection and make-up drawer), I saved the biggest project for last. Over the years, I have collected a pretty gigantic collection jewelry and accessories. I kept my collection any and everywhere I could tuck it - in shoe boxes, top drawers, trays on my counter, in bags under my sink ... you can imagine how long it would take to find a specific piece (if I even remembered owning it!).

After ripping apart my hiding spots looking for a certain pair of earrings, I had finally had enough, so I picked up this great unit from Ikea (which earns bonus points for matching our existing bedroom set). 

jewelry chest

This slender, six drawer dresser is perfect for accessories ... shallow drawers for rings and earrings, deeper drawers for stacking containers of bangles, chains, scarves and more. 

The top opens to reveal a felt lined compartment with a mirror, perfect for keeping all my jewels in one place while I try on. It's like a whole new bejeweled world! Every bauble I own is now right there when I open the drawer, which makes accessorizing any outfit a breeze

jewelry chest

jewelry chest

jewelry chest

jewelry chest

jewelry chest

1 comment:

  1. Wow that is amazing!! I was wondering how you organized all of your fabulous jewels!

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