the max 12-drawer jewelry chest

Give your jewelry some serious storage with a the max 12-drawer jewelry chest. With lots of wide drawers it’s easy to see what you have. Consider organizing drawers by color, style or even occasional. That way you can always stay color coordinated or event appropriate and only have to look through a couple drawers instead of your entire jewelry box. For a large collection labeling drawers is a good way to cut the guess work out of finding that one necklace you had in mind.

Love adding a softer touch to your look with a chic scarf? Scarves can get damaged and forgotten about when left in the drawer. Use a specially designed hanger with custom hooks or loops so it’s easy to arrange scarves by color and you can see them all at once. Simply get more hangers as your collection expands.

Consider keeping a vanity mirror nearby, especially when storing jewelry in a walk in closet, so that you can easily see how your look is coming together and don’t have to run back and forth to the bathroom mirror.

When it comes time to travel don’t allow necklaces and bracelets to get tangled and scratched while floating around in your purse. Find a travel jewelry case with enough custom compartments for all your favorite pieces. Keeping your favorite bracelet in good condition goes beyond good storage. Using a jewelry cleaner to maintain shine and ward off tarnish is a must for any serious jewelry collector.

Simple tricks making getting dressed and getting out the door that much easier!

Earring Holder - Folding Screen Holds 128 Pairs of Earrings

I have a confession to make: I am obsessed with earrings. Chunky bead clusters, vibrant gem strings, sparkly studs and sleek hoops make my heart beat faster than a two-shot macchiato. If you too lose all willpower at the sight of a new shiny pair, you probably have a vast collection that at times leaves you overwhelmed with joy and confusion.

Make sense of your treasured belongings with a jewelry organizer designed specifically for earrings. As you may already know, those little things easily get tangled or lost in the midst of peers; meanwhile sorting through them in a regular jewelry box can be a daunting task.

If you don’t have any jewelry storage at all, the situation takes an even scarier turn: did you put that lovely silver and amethyst pair that you got last Christmas in your purse, on a nightstand, or in the bathroom cabinet? Oh, here’s one, but where’s the other? Hope you don’t end up spending hours turning over the cushions, crawling under the bed and carefully inspecting your cat’s litter box. Oh, and don’t forget garbage disposal. It must be here somewhere.

Don’t beat yourself up: what you may not be aware of is that small jewelry participates in the worldwide conspiracy to make women of all races, ages and creeds question their judgment and mental stability.

Keep the runaway wannabes in check with the Folding Earring Screen, a latest find in my quest for sanity. This compact and efficient jewelry display holds up to 128 pairs of earlobe bedazzlers, which should be more than enough for any normal person. I, on the other hand, need two of those; however, the price is so refreshing that I’m stocking up for all my future indulgences. Come to think of it, I may pick up a few more at Stacks and Stacks to give away as stocking stuffers this holiday season.

Velvet Jewelry Tray - Stacking - 18 Compartment

I can’t think of a better way for jewelry fanatics like us to keep our precious gems and metals neat, tidy and safe.  One of the great things about these jewelry trays is that they are designed to be used in drawers.  If you can designate an entire drawer of your dresser or bathroom vanity to jewelry, then these organizers are definitely the way to go.  They are easily stackable, so you can really maximize jewelry storage, even in very deep drawers, especially in the bathroom. They come in just two lengths, and each one is designed to hold different types of jewelry.  For example, a ring tray, a necklace tray, an earring tray - put these all together and you can safely store hundreds of pieces of jewelry or more.  Another thing I like about these is the velvet like lining.  We know that this is a great way to keep metals from tarnishing, extending the life of your jewelry in between cleanings.  Even if you only have a shallow drawer to use for jewelry storage, there is a solution.  Simply choose one of the jewelry organizing trays that has varying sizes of compartments.  That way you can put necklaces, rings, watches and earrings, for example, in one single tray.  Don’t have a drawer to use?  These jewelry organizers are elegant enough to be used on the dresser top or counter as well. Get yours at Stacks and Stacks!

Necklace Holder - 12 Arm - Clear Acrylic

All too often a girl can find herself spending way too much time untangling a mess of bead strands, chains and pendants, running a risk of getting frustrated to the point of breaking a piece or two in a righteous fury.

I’ve been there.

Then I would sob over the precious remains, and no amount of chocolate would ease my pain. You know what I mean. Maybe it would be more beneficial to go to the garage and do a couple of rounds with my boyfriend’s punching bag, but I’m a girly girl and I cherish my knuckles.

As for the necklaces, there has to be an easier way to keep them from driving one psychotic. Jewelry boxes never work for this purpose, the most they do is keep the rings and loose charms together and out of sight. Left to their own devices in a dark confinement of a jewelry box, chains and strings seem to emulate the Garter snakes’ mating ritual, only to no worthy outcome, like a pearl or a diamond offspring. Oh, wouldn’t that be sweet.

Alas, till the scientists find a way to integrate reptilian DNA into gold’s and gems’ molecular structure, it is best to keep individual pieces apart. The easiest way to do that is to hang them up on a jewelry tree. The one that really caught my eye for its simplicity and convenience is the 12 Arm Clear Acrylic Necklace Holder. It displays your treasured sparklers in a clean and efficient manner, while easily fitting in with any décor style. Great for bedroom dressers and bathroom countertops alike, it allows you to swiftly find the one right accessory when you need it most.

That said, it does nothing for your decision making powers, there you’re completely on your own. A quick tip: when you see your mate’s forehead vein throb, it’s time to grab something. Anything. Get yours at Stacks and Stacks!

Just like in spring, I always like to do a Fall Cleaning around my home. This is a great time to do all of the usual spring cleaning activities, with a few days raking leaves thrown into the mix! One of the reasons that fall is a great time to do a thorough home cleaning and organizing is that let’s face it, during the summer, the kids have managed to track in sand, dirt, mud and who knows what else all over the house! So taking care of the floors is one of my top priorities. However, I also like to pick a few areas of the home to do a thorough organizing in. And with the holidays rapidly approaching, a great place to get organized ahead of time is in your jewelry box. Or jewelry drawer, armoire, whatever you use to keep your gems safe, sound and neat and tidy. If you don’t have a jewelry box, now is a great time to get one, as you may be receiving jewelry as gifts in the upcoming season. My pick this time around is a jewelry box with a totally different look, the Pacifica Birchwood Jewelry Box. This is different than the very traditional dark wood jewelry organizers I am used to seeing with a very classic look. This one uses a very light finished wood, and has innovative dividers within to keep jewelry looking its best. Four drawers are each divided to help keep scratches and nicks at bay, while each piece is lined for additional protection of jewelry. The light colored finish on this jewelry box has a nice feminine look, a great one for placing on top of the dresser or countertop in the bathroom! Since we are rapidly approaching the holidays, this is a great time to dig out all of your finest jewelry or holiday themed jewelry so that it will be right there ready to put on when you need it most!

Since it’s labor day this weekend, I’m trying to squeeze in one more summer trip, and as always I am faced with the dilemma of which jewelry pieces to bring with me. I mean, how does one choose when there are so many potential activities and situations that I could find myself in during the course of a weekend getaway. The simplest way to tackle this problem is to make a list or a chart of said possible situations. For example, what if my family decides to go out to dinner one night? Or what if an old friend from high school wants to have lunch with me? Once you get your list made, you’ve got to start figuring out how many pieces and different types of jewelry you are going to have to bring. And remember, to keep traveling with jewelry to a minimum, you can probably figure on wearing a few items more than one time. For example, if you are having lunch with a friend one day and dinner with family that night, there is no need to switch your earrings since we are talking about different people. Just as important, if not more, than what jewelry you are going to bring is this: how are you going to get it there? For just a weekend away, my favorite is this Genuine Leather Jewelry Organizer. I love the size of this bag in particular, because it can slip right into your purse, luggage, briefcase or pretty much anywhere. Inside you will find interior zip pockets, a holder for earrings and a button snap ring holder - all of these things are designed to keep your jewelry in one place so that you don’t lose an earring at the bottom of your luggage or worse… in the airport! Have a great holiday weekend everyone!

A dresser drawer, or, for that matter, any drawer around the home, from the bathroom to office, kitchen and beyond, is a great place to organize your jewelry. All you need is a little time and a few tools. First I recommend emptying out whatever drawer you are going to use. It can really be any size, it doesn’t matter if it’s a former silverware drawer in the kitchen or a junk drawer in the office. So, go ahead and empty that drawer, and while you are doing so, you can take the time to throw out old rubber bands, dust or even vacuum out crumbs and cobwebs. Next, you will want to measure your drawer - this will help you determine which jewelry organizer to buy. For the most versatile jewelry storage options, an Expandable Jewelry Drawer Organizer is the way to go. This one has a fixed height and depth, but the width is variable, allowing you to slide two pieces together and apart to fit your drawer. Once you have the jewelry drawer organizer set into place in your drawer, you can get to work putting your jewelry away in your new organizer - and that’s the best part! I would recommend to make things easy on you that you put your most used pieces towards the front, with the less frequently worn jewels near the back, especially if the drawer doesn’t open all the way. Remember, anything precious should be kept in a safe or safe deposit box - you don’t want to leave grandma’s genuine pearls in the top drawer of your dresser because that’s probably the first place a thief will be looking! If you prefer a different look for your organizer, there are also beautiful velvet lined modular trays that fit together for a custom jewelry organizer.

Here I offer some tips on how to take an ordinary box and turn it into a jewelry organizer! Read on to find out.

There are so many reasons to choose a nesting box as a jewelry organizer for your collection. First, you might simply like the design of a particular box more than you do some of the specifically designated jewelry boxes out there. For example, I just came across the Barclay Nesting Boxes and think they are absolutely adorable! I love the design, but how can I turn them into jewelry boxes when they are not already divided and lined? Second, you may already have a box lying around your house, and you just might want to use that as a jewelry box, but aren’t sure how to make it functional in that way. Here are some things to consider when making your own jewelry box.

1. Liners - Most jewelry organizers are lined in order to protect the precious stones and metals inside from scratching. If your box isn’t lined, you’ve got two options: You can either line it yourself, which is really simple - just get some fabric and small staple gun and line away or you can use all of those small cardboard and hinged jewelry boxes you have that fit in your new box. Since they are already lined, you don’t have to worry about lining the box but you will still have your jewelry box!

2. Dividers - Another thing to think of here are dividers. Most jewelry dividers keep necklaces from tangling and metals from scratching one another (see liner above). One way to deal with this is, again, to use those little cardboard jewelry boxes you have (without the lids). A great way to deal with necklaces is by running a series of safety pins on the inside of the box where you can loop long hanging jewelry in and around!