Posts Tagged ‘The Container Store’

organizing jewelry

Monday, March 21st, 2011

Hey, congrats to our randomly selected winners of Saturday’s Unique Kids giveaway:

1. Jennifer in Amity, Oregon

2. Joy in Oak City, North Carolina

Ladies, email sales@unique-kidz.com to claim your prize!

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Happy Spring! (for those of you in the Northern Hemisphere) Something about the weather change means organization is on my brain. For some reason, I’ve never really “organized” my jewelry but that’s what I was recently in the mood to tackle. So I went on a little field trip, found these EVA brand drawer organizers at The Container Store, and got to work.

I already had a jewelry case, which I found at Razmataz about 5 years ago. It has been home to my accessories, but the drawers were cluttered and messy and I was easily forgetting what I had. The necklaces, however, have always been easy to keep organized on the hooks that came with this piece. The best thing about hanging necklaces is that it prevents potential tangling.

I got a few different configurations of EVA organizers to go in my drawers. For small earrings …

Larger earrings …

Bracelets and cuffs and watches …

And along the way, I came across things I kinda forgot about. I also came across plenty of items to donate. Some to my five-year-old daughter who is suddenly into jewelry (she is loving the “new” treasures!), and some to Deseret Industries, where we donate most of our unwanted items. And ONE of those things I’m donating to one of you!

Anyone interested in this little number? I made it myself years ago. It was one of my very first attempts at making jewelry and it is still intact. If you’re interested, leave your first name, city, state, and tell me if you want it for yourself, a loved one, a charity, or what. I’ll announce a winner on Wednesday this week.

Oh, and one last note on the topic of jewelry, because I know the question will come up: Where do I find my favorite pieces? Some of my all-time faves are from traveling, since I like to pick up a little something whenever we go somewhere new & different. I’m also partial to pieces that others have made for me … such sweet gestures. I’ve found some really fun things at boutiques too. Forever 21, Target … I don’t know. Just random places. I never spend very much for any one piece. Not my style.

containerizing in the home office

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

I’ve gotten some questions about the picture you see on my home page. Those containers (the orange ones and the white bumpy textured ones) are from The Container Store. The tins are from Ikea. And as with all my label-making endeavors, the handy dandy label maker is my friend. The one we use is shown here, in my pantry organization post from last month.

current organization project

Monday, April 19th, 2010

Exciting things happening. If you consider organization to be exciting.

I do.

These are from The Container Store and our pantry thanks us. More pictures to come.

tuesday randomness

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

1. I know I’ve been blog-missing for like a week. Really busy time, that’s all. Life is full and blessed.

2. I quite enjoy the very sight of The Container Store. Just putting that out there since I was just there again today. Working on a little home organization (yes, I’ll share more on that soon). Here’s my POTD for today:

3. By the way. Be sure that you’re taking pictures out & about during your errands. Errands might seem mundane and “just a part of life”, but that’s exactly what we should all be recording. Parts of our life. Carry a small point & shoot camera with you at all times. Or use your phone’s camera. Here are a couple other POTDs from last week. Fabric Depot (in Scottsdale, for you locals) and WalMart’s cereal isle.

4. My friend Jaime just launched her food photography website. I don’t know what it is about beautiful food photography, but I just dig it. And Jaime is one of the best, in my opinion. So if you’re up for some eye candy and delish recipes, check it out: www.jaimemormannphotography.com

5. That’s all. More to do. More to blog about later.