Comments on: Reader question: How store earrings? http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/ Daily tips on how to organize your home and office. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:37:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Mikel http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-20248 Mikel Sat, 27 Sep 2008 03:51:50 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-20248 I wanted something cheap and temporary. I strung dental floss tautly between two pushpins on a wall inside my closet. This is good for hanging earrings, but doesn't work for studs or posts. I wanted something cheap and temporary.
I strung dental floss tautly between two pushpins on a wall inside my closet.
This is good for hanging earrings, but doesn’t work for studs or posts.

]]> By: Mirthe http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-8623 Mirthe Sun, 02 Mar 2008 21:47:50 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-8623 I've been struggling with storing my earrings for ages, but a while ago I had the idea of buying a picture frame and stapling bits of chain to the back. I finally got round to putting it all together today and it turned out even better than I'd hoped. Check out the results on Flickr (http://flickr.com/photos/mirthe/sets/72157604026068538/) I’ve been struggling with storing my earrings for ages, but a while ago I had the idea of buying a picture frame and stapling bits of chain to the back. I finally got round to putting it all together today and it turned out even better than I’d hoped. Check out the results on Flickr (http://flickr.com/photos/mirthe/sets/72157604026068538/)

]]> By: forvrin http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-6591 forvrin Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:01:29 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-6591 Wow. This is late, but I love what my wife does with her earrings. She got herself a standing photo frame with a black cardboard backing. Punching holes in it, she then hangs her earrings in a tasteful display. I thought it was such a neat idea. Wow. This is late, but I love what my wife does with her earrings. She got herself a standing photo frame with a black cardboard backing. Punching holes in it, she then hangs her earrings in a tasteful display.

I thought it was such a neat idea.

]]> By: Dale http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4867 Dale Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:18:30 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4867 A friend of mine (female) does the same thing as Nadia, except that she keeps her hanging cloth on display on the otherwise empty side wall next to her vanity in the washroom. As well as earrings and broaches, she adds buttons and pins she collects, and it is a great conversation piece. She has a couple open-hoop earrings that she never wears anymore but on which hang her necklaces. She is not too worried about security, because there are never more than 2 or 3 guests in her small apartment at any one time. A friend of mine (female) does the same thing as Nadia, except that she keeps her hanging cloth on display on the otherwise empty side wall next to her vanity in the washroom. As well as earrings and broaches, she adds buttons and pins she collects, and it is a great conversation piece. She has a couple open-hoop earrings that she never wears anymore but on which hang her necklaces.
She is not too worried about security, because there are never more than 2 or 3 guests in her small apartment at any one time.

]]> By: wobri » Blog Archive » Reader question: How store earrings? http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4772 wobri » Blog Archive » Reader question: How store earrings? Fri, 02 Nov 2007 02:11:23 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4772 [...] the details here Author Skyler Massey Comments [...] [...] the details here Author Skyler Massey Comments [...]

]]> By: Laure http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4764 Laure Thu, 01 Nov 2007 23:40:38 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4764 Wow--thanks so much for posting my question--and for all the fantastic responses! I've got LOTS of ideas to play with now. (walks off muttering, "egg cartons or bead sorters or ice cube trays or . . . ?" :) ) Wow–thanks so much for posting my question–and for all the fantastic responses! I’ve got LOTS of ideas to play with now. (walks off muttering, “egg cartons or bead sorters or ice cube trays or . . . ?” :) )

]]> By: Laura http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4756 Laura Thu, 01 Nov 2007 19:58:37 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4756 I use a great <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7673737" rel="nofollow">device</a> that I found over at Etsy...basically a picture frame with earring mounts put in. Ever since I switched I use more of my earrings more often, and I know better what I've got! Laura I use a great device that I found over at Etsy…basically a picture frame with earring mounts put in.

Ever since I switched I use more of my earrings more often, and I know better what I’ve got!

Laura

]]> By: Lisa http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4738 Lisa Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:27:50 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4738 This isn't exactly "uncluttered" but I, too, need to see my earrings to remember them. I almost exclusively wear french wires. I took a small wooden photo frame, removed the glass, and stretched a piece of window screen over the backing (with a pleasant sheet of paper behind the screen). The frame stands on my dresser relying on the built in stand. It could hang in a closet or dressing room if I had such luxuries. It's easy to hang the french wires on the mesh. My 4 x 6 frame neatly holds 9-12 pairs of not too large earrings. The studs and rubber stops for the wires live in a small wooden box that lives on my dresser. The box could easily move to the drawer except that it still makes me smile to see it. This isn’t exactly “uncluttered” but I, too, need to see my earrings to remember them. I almost exclusively wear french wires.

I took a small wooden photo frame, removed the glass, and stretched a piece of window screen over the backing (with a pleasant sheet of paper behind the screen). The frame stands on my dresser relying on the built in stand. It could hang in a closet or dressing room if I had such luxuries.

It’s easy to hang the french wires on the mesh. My 4 x 6 frame neatly holds 9-12 pairs of not too large earrings. The studs and rubber stops for the wires live in a small wooden box that lives on my dresser. The box could easily move to the drawer except that it still makes me smile to see it.

]]> By: TallDave http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4662 TallDave Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:57:43 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4662 I'm surprised no one suggested "have fewer earrings". I’m surprised no one suggested “have fewer earrings”.

]]> By: a http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4654 a Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:00:59 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4654 How store earrings? I not know. How store earrings? I not know.

]]> By: Aisha http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4653 Aisha Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:44:46 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4653 My mom uses old chocolate boxes, kind of along the lines of the ice cube tray. Just prettier. But less sturdy in the long term, I suppose. My mom uses old chocolate boxes, kind of along the lines of the ice cube tray. Just prettier. But less sturdy in the long term, I suppose.

]]> By: dancing monkey http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4645 dancing monkey Tue, 30 Oct 2007 02:27:30 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4645 I too use <a HREF="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00110008" rel="nofollow">a bamboo place mat</A>to hang my dangly earrings, because I like to have those items on display. But it doesn't work for necklaces or studs, really, so I'm going to check out the Target tool section. <A HREF="http://www.amazon.com/Like-You-Hospitality-Under-Influence/dp/0446578843/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-1956460-8587644?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1193711131&sr=8-1 ">Amy Sedaris </A> recommends using chicken wire or mesh from a screen door, as well as an egg carton. I too use a bamboo place matto hang my dangly earrings, because I like to have those items on display. But it doesn’t work for necklaces or studs, really, so I’m going to check out the Target tool section. Amy Sedaris recommends using chicken wire or mesh from a screen door, as well as an egg carton.

]]> By: Nadia.t.. http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4643 Nadia.t.. Mon, 29 Oct 2007 23:39:05 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4643 I have mostly long dangling earrings so what I did is took a bamboo mat (you know those things people use to make sushi roles) Loop a ribbon and hook it on my cupboard door (the inside) And hang all my earrings nicely displayed! At the same time i stuck hook all around the earrings display and hang my necklaces! For me, If I do visually see it, I will never wear it or even remembered I even owned it in the first place! I have mostly long dangling earrings so what I did is took a bamboo mat (you know those things people use to make sushi roles)

Loop a ribbon and hook it on my cupboard door (the inside)

And hang all my earrings nicely displayed!

At the same time i stuck hook all around the earrings display and hang my necklaces!

For me, If I do visually see it, I will never wear it or even remembered I even owned it in the first place!

]]> By: wren http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4642 wren Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:59:26 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4642 I'm notorious for reusing containers that came with one thing for something else. As such, all my jewelry (and there isn't much) is in: *check boxes - bracelets and necklaces and super big earrings *egg carton - earrings, finger rings, toe rings These things get stacked in a old shoe box. Also, I use an old shoe box to hold all my headbands and hair clips. Inside of that is also a thin piece of cardboard which holds bobby pins. Fwiw, check boxes are my primary mode of organizing. :) With the advent of blank cds, all my old floppy disk boxes are getting new uses too. I’m notorious for reusing containers that came with one thing for something else. As such, all my jewelry (and there isn’t much) is in:

*check boxes - bracelets and necklaces and super big earrings
*egg carton - earrings, finger rings, toe rings

These things get stacked in a old shoe box. Also, I use an old shoe box to hold all my headbands and hair clips. Inside of that is also a thin piece of cardboard which holds bobby pins.

Fwiw, check boxes are my primary mode of organizing. :) With the advent of blank cds, all my old floppy disk boxes are getting new uses too.

]]> By: Raquel http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4641 Raquel Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:40:04 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4641 I use the little 2x3" or 1x2" zip lock plastic bags from the craft store to put my jewelry in and keep them in my jewelry box sections and drawers. It allows me to keep small pairs of earrings together, prevents necklaces from getting tangled, and keep together matching earring, bracelet, and necklace sets. It also makes it easy to grab stuff and toss in my toiletries bag for travel. http://www.joannfabrics.com/joann/catalog_old.jsp?PRODID=174153 I use the little 2×3″ or 1×2″ zip lock plastic bags from the craft store to put my jewelry in and keep them in my jewelry box sections and drawers. It allows me to keep small pairs of earrings together, prevents necklaces from getting tangled, and keep together matching earring, bracelet, and necklace sets. It also makes it easy to grab stuff and toss in my toiletries bag for travel.

http://www.joannfabrics.com/jo.....DID=174153

]]> By: Stephanie http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4640 Stephanie Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:45:06 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4640 I picked up a screw/nail sorter from the tools department at a nearby Target. And the way the one I have is set up, there are small parts for earrings, and larger areas for coordinating necklaces. I picked up a screw/nail sorter from the tools department at a nearby Target. And the way the one I have is set up, there are small parts for earrings, and larger areas for coordinating necklaces.

]]> By: tricia of bitsandbobbins.com http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4637 tricia of bitsandbobbins.com Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:48:34 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4637 i have a pax wardrobe from ikea, in which i have a large 2.5 x 3 (approx.) drawer that holds all my jewelry, organized by type and color. the front of the wardrobe has sliding doors...all "clutter" is then hidden away behind it, and jewelry stays organized. it's an especially good jewelry or accessory solution for those who need more space for storage anyway. i have another drawer exactly like that in which i store my belts (i have a sizable vintage collection of both belts and jewelry). would also work well for scarves. i have a pax wardrobe from ikea, in which i have a large 2.5 x 3 (approx.) drawer that holds all my jewelry, organized by type and color. the front of the wardrobe has sliding doors…all “clutter” is then hidden away behind it, and jewelry stays organized. it’s an especially good jewelry or accessory solution for those who need more space for storage anyway. i have another drawer exactly like that in which i store my belts (i have a sizable vintage collection of both belts and jewelry). would also work well for scarves.

]]> By: Corinne http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4636 Corinne Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:47:59 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4636 @ Erin - that's exactly it. Each post or hook goes through one of the holes in the button, and backings go on the opposite side of the button. Viola! No more searching for the match in the morning :) @ Erin - that’s exactly it. Each post or hook goes through one of the holes in the button, and backings go on the opposite side of the button. Viola! No more searching for the match in the morning :)

]]> By: Heidi M http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4632 Heidi M Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:05:35 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4632 I use these stacking pill containers that I get at the Container Store. They screw into each other so when I travel, I just take the ones I want. I keep them in my dresser drawer. http://www.containerstore.com/browse/Product.jhtml?CATID=253&PRODID=10013111 I use these stacking pill containers that I get at the Container Store. They screw into each other so when I travel, I just take the ones I want. I keep them in my dresser drawer.
http://www.containerstore.com/.....D=10013111

]]> By: Amanda Redmond-Neal http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4630 Amanda Redmond-Neal Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:55:20 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/29/reader-question-how-store-earrings/#comment-4630 follow this link to see a photo and explanation of the solution i worked out for the same problem. the only thing it doesn't have a particular spot for is brooches and rigid collar-style necklaces. i was very happy when i finished it. http://www.curbly.com/binary-pattern/photos/16488-jewelry-cabinet#comment_4620 follow this link to see a photo and explanation of the solution i worked out for the same problem. the only thing it doesn’t have a particular spot for is brooches and rigid collar-style necklaces. i was very happy when i finished it. http://www.curbly.com/binary-p.....mment_4620

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