New Jewelry Storage

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I love jewelry. I love to wear it, buy it, and make it. 

Most of my jewelry was stored in this armoire*. The rest was on my dresser. And it was kind of a disaster area. 


*the furniture in my bedroom was a gift from my parents. the color inside was the color of the outside when we recieved it. we painted it “toasted marshmallow”. click here for that post. 

All the sudden, I wanted to clean it up. And organize it. And paint the inside of the doors with chalkboard paint.
In total, this project took about 1.5 hours. I purchased the mirror and the jewelry box specifically for this, but the rest of the items are things that I already had. 


I look forward to opening these doors now. And I feel more creative since I can easily see all my jewels! It was also good to go through and look at what I own (colors, length, statement, etc) to see what holes I need to fill in my collection. 
Oddly, I own a lot of green/blue statement necklaces but I don’t wear a lot of that color. I supposed that is good since I won’t be too “match-y”. Also, I’m a big fan of gold these days, which I never thought I would wear. Now it’s rare for me to wear silver. 

How do you display/store your jewels? 

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Emily says · 09.05.12

OMG I love it. It’s so adorable and super eclectic….. and you can shut it all up if you want to look tidy. It’s GENIUS!!!!

xoxo
Emily
emilyannestyle.com

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Kate says · 09.05.12

thanks! 🙂

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Randi says · 09.05.12

LOVE this!! you are so creative!

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Kate says · 09.05.12

thank you!!

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Recreate and Repin says · 09.05.12

What a perfect jewelry hideaway!

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Christie says · 09.05.12

I have a large shallow drawer in my bathroom cabinet. I keep things in crystal bowls and little china plates. It’s semi-organized.

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Kate says · 09.05.12

I bet it’s lovely. I’ve seen photos of drawers like that on pinterest and love them!

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Julia Kendrick says · 09.05.12

Kate, I LOVE this idea! All of your jewelry is beautiful and I am planning on getting a few things from your etsy shop for Christmas presents! I have been following your blog for a while and just love everything you post! You can follow me at http://www.threekendrickblessings.blogspot.com 🙂

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Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims says · 09.05.12

Such pretty inspiration! I’m working on reorganizing my stash 🙂 yours looks beautiful now!!

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Amanda says · 09.05.12

This is gorgeous!

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Becca @ Life as a Fitzgerald says · 09.05.12

Beautiful, Kate!! I have been looking for a creative way to store my jewelry…looks like I need to go shopping! I love the branch. Great post!

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Kathleen says · 09.05.12

Love Love LOVE this! You did an amazing job! I really want to start building my accessory collection. I have literally next to NOTHING. But seeing you’re adorable new jewelry organizer totally inspires me! 🙂 So thank you!

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Sonia says · 09.05.12

Love it! And I want to play in all of it 🙂

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Pen says · 09.05.12

Wow! I am so jealous of this! I want something like this so bad. I keep most of my necklaces hanging on an IKEA coat/purse rack, but I’ve run out of room!

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Anonymous says · 09.05.12

Isn’t that funny, I’ve switched to a lot of gold too and I always said I hated gold and would never wear it. My Mom still can’t believe I’m wearing it!

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Shelly says · 09.05.12

I wish I was crafty like you. I get so jealous every time I read your blog! This looks great and I read the post (well, I looked at the pictures) about your furniture, also jealous of that one. Great job, Kate!!
Let us know how organized it is in a couple months 😉

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Kate says · 09.05.12

“Let us know how organized it is in a couple months ;)” –yeah, it will most likely be a disaster. HOPEFULLY not though! 🙂

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Jamie says · 09.05.12

Love it!! I”ll take one of everything please!! 🙂

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jbricks says · 09.05.12

Awesome! Makes me want to go find an armoire! Doesn’t it feel amazing when you organize something!!

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Natalierose says · 09.05.12

Love it!

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Kate Harvey says · 09.05.12

You did a beautiful job, Kate! I agree with you on gold–I’ve been wearing so much more gold lately too, and much less silver. Gold is so warm–I think that’s why I’m attracted to it. 🙂

Kate
Something Ivory

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Deb says · 09.05.12

Love it! I almost bought that cream jewelry box from Home Goods for myself a few weeks ago!

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Brittany Schade says · 09.05.12

All I can say is WOW! That is total eye candy! Love the storage, but love your choice of jewelry even better 🙂

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Jill says · 09.05.12

I love this! It looks like a Francesca’s store 🙂 All your little touches are the type things I need to pay attention to…like your little bowls, plates, etc. I tend to overlook those things!!!

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Kate says · 09.05.12

haha, it totally does. 🙂

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Ida says · 09.05.12

Really cool!! Do you have a recommendation on which jewelry stands to use for fairs? I have wo fairs coming up and have no idea on what to use for both earrings and rings… Help?

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Kate says · 09.05.12

my sis and I buy a lot of those things at Marshalls or TJ Maxx. Check there

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Basically B says · 09.05.12 Reply
Anonymous says · 09.05.12

Love it! Where did you get beautiful single oval necklace looks like grey stone love it beautiful amnd simple!

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Loris Glassworks says · 09.05.12

You did such a wonderful job organizing your treasures. I create and sell jewelry as a hobby and I’ve found that you are not alone with the new interest in gold. My shop has more silver, but I’m slowly adding new finishes and they are the items that are selling. Your collection is wonderful and balanced. Thanks for sharing!
Lori in Atlanta

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Anonymous says · 09.05.12

What a fantastic idea! Love it!

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Kasey says · 09.05.12

Such a great idea! We definitely need more storage, and I would have never thought about using the top of an armoire. If you were any cuter or more creative,I might die 🙂

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Summer M. says · 09.05.12

I love this, it’s beautiful!! And I’d give my right arm for just half of your jewelry collection!! 🙂

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Patrice says · 09.05.12

This is such a delight to see first thing in the morning. And it has me thinking about how to store my jewelry. I have a nice big wood jewelry box I purchased from overstock, but I need a better system.

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LeahsHope says · 09.05.12

It looks shabby sheik with the whites and delicate features. Very feminine and pretty!

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still being [molly] says · 09.05.12

KATE! this looks amazing!!!! i absolutely LOVE what you did. it looks gorgeous!

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Jessie says · 09.05.12

Thank you for this post! I’ve been desperately needing to reorganize as well and these ideas are so helpful.

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Anne says · 09.05.12

That looks amazing! And I am jealous of your space… with the limited storage around our house I’ve got all my jewelry and makeup in one dresser drawer. Reasonably well organized (with some “junk drawer” organizers from Target, which are handy for all the different size slots they have) – but still a little cramped!

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Kristina says · 09.05.12

Wow, you have a ton of jewelry! I recently did a post about reorganizing my jewelry here, but I don’t have nearly as much stuff as you. Although now that I can see what I have, my jewelry collection seems to be growing astronomically…

Kristina

Kristina does the Internets

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Alix says · 09.05.12

Beautiful! Right now I’m using cork board tiles with frames. We live in a one bed room apartment so things that go on walls are great! I hope I can display them like this someday!
1love2always.blogspot.com

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Elizabeth @ Southern Color says · 09.05.12

I am so jealous of your jewelry collection!! It must feel like shopping in a store every morning you get ready 😉

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Mallory says · 09.05.12

This is AMAZING!! Perfect timing for me. I’m re-doing my jewelry storage (currently just a hanging display from Etsy). I want to include more bowls and vases. Love the cake plate idea too for perfumes! Going to try Anthropologie for some more inspiration! Thanks so much for sharing! So lovely.

xoxo, Mallory
http://www.pastelsandmascara.blogspot.com

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Heather says · 09.05.12

I absolutely love the owl necklace stand!!! Owls are my favorite!

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Joan says · 09.05.12

Which perfumes are those? I’m always on the lookout for new scents to try! 🙂

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Dani says · 09.05.12

This is wonderful Kate! Such a cute look. (And I love love love the little change you made to the site with the ads on the right. It think it flows much better!)

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Kelli @ Life at 818 says · 09.05.12

this is great! love it love it! my te-niny jewelry collection is hanging on the wall and a little bit on my mom’s old jewelry box..

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Anonymous says · 09.05.12

it looks so pretty 🙂 really like the cake plate idea…i have one that belonged to my grandmother stored in a cabinet…i will get it out tonite…it will be perfect ♥

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It's Sooo Fluffy! says · 09.05.12

This is AWESOME.

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{Jessica} says · 09.05.12

Love what you’ve done with it! It looks so pretty and whimsical now. Perfect:)

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Ashleigh says · 09.05.12

Do you have any tips for keeping ‘less expensive’ jewelry in good shape? I’m always tempted to buy things at Francesca’s or Target but they usually end up tarnished and discolored. I’d love to hear your tips!

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Tracey Jade says · 09.05.12

Hi Ashleigh! I actually learned something new about this just this morning! I bought an adorable set of pearl rings from a boutique up in Maine while I was at a wedding over the weekend. I knew they weren’t real silver but I didn’t expect them to turn my finger green after 3 hours… ugh! Anyway, I stopped by my local Clarks Jewelers to see if I could have them dipped/plated in silver because I really wanted them to last a long time. The woman actual shared that there is a protective product called something “shield” that she could dip the rings in that was formulated to keep the copper in the jewelry from turning. And she is only charging me $3-5! I may take a handful of my favorites back to have them done too!

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marien riquelme says · 09.05.12

un buena idea de organizacion…. yo lo tengo todo metido en bolsas con cierre hermetico, individuales. Así la bisutería no se pone fea y no se me enreda !! pero buen consejo
un beso 😉
marien

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Anonymous says · 09.05.12

i love how you decorate & organize! I too find myself purchasing alot of “gold” accessories now, and for years i mean years i would not even look at it ….so i too have joined the gold club 😉

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Mrs. Baker says · 09.05.12

it looks great!!

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BumbersBumblings says · 09.05.12

Just sitting here in awe at how gorgeous this looks!!!

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Kelly says · 09.05.12

I love how you have the earrings hanging off the tea cup – I have a beautiful cup from my MIL that now has a chip in it so I can’t use it, but now I can give it new life! I use a photo collage wall mount jewelry box – similar to this but not quite the same http://tinyurl.com/bvhryao and I love it! It is pretty big so it holds longer necklaces really well – but earrings always seem to be the hardest to organize and keep track of! I’m in love with your jewelry collection, I’m just not quite brave enough to wear a lot of jewelry, but I love to swoon over it!

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emily ressegue says · 09.05.12

Hi Kate! This set up looks great. I have a branch, approx. 3in diameter, with mug hooks that screwed into the bottom of it hanging on my wall. It’s where all of my really long pieces hang. I also have a great metal tree, with branches, that holds my earrings. I have a few other jewelry storage things going on but both of those are the note worthy ones. 😉

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Patrice says · 09.05.12

love the tea cup also

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Tracey Jade says · 09.05.12

What do you do with longer necklaces if you have them? Are they just doubled up for hanging? I have quite a few and they are hanging on my door knob to my closet because they are too long for my jewelry armoire. I think with your setup I would have been tempted to upholster the inside of one of the doors and put in hooks for those long ones. 🙂

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Cindy says · 09.05.12

Gah! I am so in love with your jewelry collection & all your clothes for that matter!!! I’ve been looking to add some “statement” necklaces to my collection but I can’t quite figure out what to pair them with so I haven’t purchased anything yet. Let me know if you are ever in Minnesota, I would honestly pay to have you shop with me and help me put together some outfits with accessories!

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Katie @ Cardigan Way says · 09.05.12

This is lovely – I’m so glad you shared! I recently upcycled some vintage shutters and mounted them on the wall… I use “s” hooks to hang everything. But now I will need to display my rings and earrings somehow, too. Thank you for these ideas! Just lovely.

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The Ever Changing Classroom says · 09.06.12

I absolutely love the way you chose to hang your earrings. I currently have hanging pockets which works great for my necklaces but some of my earrings are difficult to see and I miss out on wearing some of my favorite pieces! This is a must add in my life. Thanks!

Vanessa
teachingtrainingandtots.blogspot.com

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Happiness at Mid Life says · 09.06.12

This is a beautiful way to display your jewelry. Unfortunately, I just don’t have the space to do such a project. My necklaces are stacked on a belt hanger. My bracelets, rings & earrings are in a separate zip lock bags. So ugly but it works 🙂

Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com

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Rebekah says · 09.06.12

Kate, I love your blog and I love your new jewelry storage. It reminds me of one of the gorgeous displays at Anthropologie…filled with all kinds of beautiful things that you just want to stare at and take it all in. 🙂 Not too long ago I organized all of my jewelry too and made an organizational display, here’s a link to some photos of it on my blog: http://www.twinkleandtwine.com/2012/02/diy-jewelry-organizer.html

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veronica buencamino says · 09.06.12

This is how I want to store my accessories. Thank you for the inspiration.

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sophie says · 09.06.12

you have an amazing collection of jewelry! i’ve always been a simpler girl, but i’m trying to slowly start amassing a jewelry collection, so with that said- what would you say is a must have “list” of starter pieces to get my collection off and running in the right direction? thanks for sharing!

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Candice Harrison says · 09.06.12

Oh my GOSH! I absolutely love this! So creative, classic, and fun!!

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..::k.toms::.. says · 09.06.12

We have the EXACT same taste in perfume! I have all three of those 🙂
And great job! Your cabinet looks great! Wish mine would look like that, but I’m too lazy.

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Bess says · 09.07.12

This is the best thing EVER! So jealous of how you have one space to hold all of your jewels! It looks great 🙂

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Kristen says · 09.07.12

I love this! You have inspired me! 🙂

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Anonymous says · 09.09.12

What is the name of your favorite perfume? I’ve been squinting trying to read the bottle…haha

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Brittany Landers says · 09.09.12

I keep most of my jewelry semi-organized in Bed Bath & Beyond satin dividers. My rings go in a seashell on our dresser then my big bangles in plastic shoeboxes in our linen closet.

-Brittany from suburbchicblog.blogspot.com 🙂

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Karissa says · 09.10.12

love the idea, I did something similar. Gave you a shout out on my blog. thanks Kate!

Karissa kandkshaw.blogspot.com

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Cher says · 09.11.12

Love the earrings on the tea cup! I always throw mine in the earring pile and they all get stuck together. This also gives me something to do with the overflow of cups in the cabinet!

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Heather says · 09.13.12

I adore this! Also, the sugar lip balm. My absolute favorite.

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Kacie Jackson says · 09.14.12

You made me want to super organize my jewelry collection after I saw yours, adorable BTW. I needed a dresser overhaul, since mine had become more of a “throw whatever on top” look, and just looked messy – so this gave me motivation to change it up and make it look nice (finally!). I had an oversized Lady & the Tramp tea cup that sat in a ladder bookcase in my living room for the longest time, so I moved it to my bedroom and used it to put random bracelets in and some dangle earrings around – love how it looks now! Thank you for your inspiration, as always! 🙂

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Allie says · 11.12.12

I was inspired and created one of my own!!! Yours is much better though!!! My chalkboard paint is not very good. What kind did you use?? Stop by and check out my blog, countingourcupcakes.blogspot.com 🙂 I love your blog and tutorials!

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Paige Low says · 11.15.12

You’ve done a great job pimping your armoire my friend. The storage looks enhanced, and I think it has become a better spot to place all your stunning jewelry. Girl, you have loads of them! Hmm. =) I’m guessing majority of them are your creations, given the fact that you love creating chic accessories?

Paige Low

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Laurel says · 11.24.12

Very creative. I recently got all of my important jewelry organized as well. All i used was a few plastic bins and started neatly laying my necklaces and bracelets inside them

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STEPHANIE SMITH says · 12.05.12

i used your idea to do my own and although its not as pretty, it works for me!
http://www.stephaniesmith7.blogspot.com

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Vicky says · 02.15.13

Hi Kate! It’s been a long time since you made this post, but I wanted to share the jewelry storage makeover I just did! 🙂 Works great for anyone who doesn’t have space for jewely furniture (ie my tiny, disorganized apartment). I love what you did with your jewelry! It was definitely an inspiration for me!

http://craftaholicadventures.blogspot.com/2013/01/jewelry-organization-on-cheap.html

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Trendy Jewelry says · 03.05.14

Love the idea. You can check this in some online jewelry stores. Very handy way to store fashion jewelry.

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looking to store jewelry says · 05.19.15

very cool. nice work; thank you for sharing

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Ophelie Stone says · 05.29.15

You’re so creative person! The idea with the chalkboard paint is great and the whole idea for this storage too.I wish I had my jewelry stored in one place, but my little daughter loves to play with my bracelets and leaves them everywhere in the house. I have a beautiful vintage cupboard that could work perfectly for a jewelry storage. I could change it your way. Thanks for the inspiration!

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