Jewelry Organizers Blog

Mini Drawer All In One Counter Organizer – a Great Jewelry Box

We just moved into a new house.  If you’ve read my earlier post about keeping jewelry downstairs where I usually get ready, then you saw my cute makeshift jewelry box filled with just a few everyday pieces. 

However, in our new house, the downstairs bathroom has a very small counter so I’ve had to down size a little bit in the primping department.  (But, I actually think this is a good thing on many levels).  I used to get away with a separate makeup basket and jewelry box but now I am going to combine them into one compact jewelry organizer. 

I decided to try a mini drawer organizer to hold everything in it, including my makeup and jewelry and deodorant, all the things I need in the morning before I head out the door.  I like this one for a lot of reasons.  First of all, it’s pretty inexpensive.  Second, it’s a beautiful crystal clear acrylic.  Acrylic is really nice because it is as clear as glass, but less fragile.  That’s why many jewelry organizers are made of acrylic plastic.  Third, it has three drawers which works perfectly for my needs:  One drawer for makeup, One drawer for jewelry and One drawer for other stuff like deodorant and face cream.  It actually works great and, as with many organizing projects, I have realized that I can get away with less than I did before (especially in the way of makeup). 

Tip:  Anytime you organize a closet or drawer, plan to get rid of a certain percentage of things, either by throwing them out or donating them (10% is a good start).  If you are worried that you will miss them, keep them in a bag or box for a few days and mark your calendar for the day you will get rid of them.  If you don’t use them by then you know it’s safe to chuck ‘em.