It’s the Little Things

March 2015, By Nicole Langelier.

No matter how organised one might be it’s the little things that tend to pile up and make an otherwise tidy person seem like a pack rat.

I too had this problem when it came to my jewellery – I am quite the collector of vintage finds like chunky bangles and statement necklaces, but pushed in the back of a drawer or in a box somewhere, these treasures had a tendency to get broken or lost or just plain forgotten about. Well no more! I have found simple inexpensive problem solvers for not just necklaces and bracelets, but those pesky little earrings too.

Well friends, it is IKEA to the rescue for the bracelets and necklaces. I was looking for ages for a solution to all my bracelets – one that both displayed them and allowed for tidy, easy access. I found that in an IKEA Christmas ornament holder – I kid you not! Check out the pic above to see how simple and effective a solution it is.

For necklaces, I returned once again to my trusty friend IKEA and purchased a Bygel pot rail and S hooks. This is designed, as the name suggests, for your pots and pans, but it is a really simple and easy way to organize and display your necklaces, belts and even all those pesky scarves.

For earrings, I covered a corkboard in vintage fabric, pinned two thin chains from side to side, hooked my earrings through the chains, and presto! Earring problem solved.