How To Organize Your Jewelry
Jewelry can be a real pain to organize. Boxes are great, but you can’t easily see what you have. The best way for me to make sure I’m wearing my jewelry collection is to have it in plain sight. Here are a few open display ideas I use in my own home.
I bought simple shelves from Goodwill and painted them white and added screw in hooks, about a half inch apart, on the bottom of the shelves. This makes it easy for me to hang my most favorite necklaces.
Marshalls always has great inexpensive metal jewelry racks. The 3 level earring holders are the perfect solution for organizing multiple pairs of earrings. I also scored a great multi-pronged, double sided necklace rack perfect for my delicate necklaces.
Ikea has tons of simple hooks and racks you can screw into the wall. The wooden ones I have can be painted or stained any color you like.
I love buying retail store displays for home. My double level bracelet rack is from a store that was cleaning out their old displays and I scooped it up for next to nothing.
Be creative, use something not intentionally meant for jewelry display. Bowls and dishes are also great to put rings and hair clips in. I even have a pedestal white glass bowl I put my sunglasses in.
Live. Love. Remember.
Heather
Boho In No-po
Ok so this outfit seems to be tribal Boho with a vintage sprinkling. When I was planing this style I wasn’t sure if I wanted to wear boots in the summer, but they really are perfect with this ensemble. I have seen girls wear boots year round and I thought it was cute on them, but not on me. Well this is a fashion mental block I have worked through and checked off my to wear list.
The skirt and tank were purchased from Charlotte Russe. www.charlotterusse.com
The boots are Farylrobin. Purchased at Ped-x Shoes. www.pedxshoes.com
The necklace was handmade in Mexico.
The vintage brass chain headband is a Special Portland piece. Similar pieces $30.00.
The Swarovski Crystal ring is a Special Portland piece. Similar pieces $60.00.
The brass, silver and leather bracelet is a Special Portland piece. Similar pieces $40.00.
The woven hand bag was a Goodwill find.
The sunglasses are vintage 80’s.
I hope you will be inspired to put together your own thrifty looks.
Live. Love. Remember.
Heather
Orange Floral With An Animal Twist
So I saw this dress and I wasn’t quite sure if I could make it work, but I tried it on and fell in love. The bright orange with the emerald greens seems to work well with zebra print. Who Knew? Well, apparently Forever 21, because I was looking on their website and found a similar dress. Fashion really does replay itself.
The dress is a thrifted 80’s find. Purchased at Goodwill.
The black vest is a Target find. www.target.com
The shoes are Belle Sigerson Morrison black peep toe wedges. Purchased at Moule. www.moulestores.com
The orange necklace is a Mexico find.
The green rings are vintage costume jewelry.
The long necklace is a Special Portland Piece. Similar pieces $30.00.
The bracelet is a recycled concho and ribbon Special Portland Piece. Similar pieces $20.00
The earrings are vintage carved plastic drops. Purchased at Found on Fremont
The sun glasses are inherited black cat eye style.
The bag is a vintage army sack. Purchased at Found on Fremont.
Find a way to make animal print different for you.
Live. Love. Remember.
Heather
Summer Is Finally Here
Summer is finally here and it’s too hot to gift wrap your own gifts. So come get your gifts at Special and I will pop them in these summer themed gift boxes. Each gift box is different, and has vintage buttons and sea shells on top. This gift box will remind the recipient of a cool beach breeze, and the gift inside will be the perfect Summer accessory.
Live. Love. Remember.
Heather
New Fashion Endeavor
My new plan is to add in the whole fashion package to my blog. I will be pairing my jewelry with my daily outfits, and letting you all in on my bargaining secrets. Yeah!
This dress I’m wearing is a thrifted Romy blue and peach paisley piece. Purchased at Goodwill.
The belt is vintage brown leather and white stretch fabric. Purchased at Goodwill.
The shoes are thrifted Newport News peachy ankle wrap heels. Purchased at House of Vintage. www.houseofvintage.net
The gold blue bird ring is from Forever 21. www.forever21.com
The gold leaf bracelet is a vintage find.
The gold steel long necklace with pink peruvian opal pendant is a Special Portland piece. Similar pieces $30.00
The blue and black floral hair piece is a special Portland Piece. Similar pieces $20.00
Stay tuned for more fab finds!
Live. Love. Remember.
Heather
The KB Special
My dear friend Kirsten makes the most beautiful hand drawn feathers. I luckily get to sell them at my store. She has now made gift cards with her signature feather on them. You can get a pack of five for $5. What a deal!
Live. Love Remember.
Heather
Undertow Sets Sail
The boys at Undertow and I did a jewelry collaboration for their June 4th art opening. Ryan lasered some Ohb octopus charms out of wood and I went to town making necklaces, pins, earrings and all things Ohb. They also made a 4 pack of acrylic character rings. The Wave, Toy Hippo, Whalington and Ohb. It was so fun I can’t wait to do it again!
Live. Love. Remember.
Heather
Lets Here It For Turquoise
This necklace is laden with large round turquoise baubles, faceted crystals beads and aqua glass drops. It clusters just over 3 inches long and hangs from vintage steel chain. This is a stop and stare stunner. Turquoise gives the wearer the feeling of unconditional love and familial love.
Live. Love. Remember.
Heather
All Vintage. All The Time
What can I say, I like me some vintage jewelry. I love to recycle something old into something relevant. These pieces have vintage crystals, brass and steel. Be a part of the green movement without wearing a burlap sack.
Live. Love. Remember.
Heather
Metal Staples
This recycled metal style is my signature. The brass color is so warm and reminiscent of the sun; they really pop on the body. I have sold this series to so many people who have different styles, but these always work no matter what. Don’t be without this must have staple.
Live. Love. Remember.
Heather
