Monday, June 30, 2014

Re-thinking my jewelry

I am not much of one to accessorize with necklaces, but recently I acquired some pieces that I wanted to use on a more regular basis and was faced with the shortcomings of the current solution I used to store things.  I had been using a stand from the Container Store for both my bracelets and necklaces, and the delicate metal unit had become a jungle!  Even worse, I found I was not wearing anything I owned because I had a hard time seeing what was on the actual stand.  See what I mean?


My necklaces and bracelets before
I reached my wits end after my husband and I returned from vacation in June and decided I must make some changes.  I went to the store and tried to find a decorative rail of hooks but nothing caught my eye.  Then I remembered how much I loved Command™ Hooks by 3M.  I picked up a package of six clear hooks and mounted them on the wall next to my closet and full length mirror. 
Clear Command Hooks by 3M


The mounted hooks
All my necklaces organized onto the wall
All my bracelets organized onto the stand

With a little effort, I was able to re-organize my bracelets and necklaces in a visually appealing manner and make everything more accessible.  With this new change in place I have been wearing my accessories more often too!  Now to find a better solution for my earrings…