Comments on: More About Storing the Jewelry You Wear (Video)

By: Rumy

Rumy — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 19:08:42 +0000

Hi Linette,
What a great idea and so simple! Aren’t the simplest ones always the best? I have lost count of the various ways – jewelry stands, chests, boxes and drawers I have tried to keep my jewelry easily accessible and ready to use. So far, because of the numerous pieces I have made or received as presents over the years, alas, the elusive ‘at a glance’ view has remained a pipe dream…
I am grateful for Rena’s and your suggestions, all of which look very promising. If only I could fine the time to do it now???? Big thanks for all great ideas here. Thank you Rena for never tiring to inspire us.

By: Linette Arnold

Linette Arnold — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 12:29:57 +0000

I sell my necklaces with matching earrings that are “yours with my compliments”! After they pick themselves up from the floor at the thought of getting something for ‘nothing’, I give them a great hint. When you take off your jewelry, attach the earrings to the necklace and they’ll always be together and ready to wear.

By: McNierneyLou

McNierneyLou — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 20:47:53 +0000

I absolutely adore the necklace you are wearing in this video. I have 5 Items lined up I just have to make so far in your last issue #242. Thank you so much for your inspiration.

By: Linda

Linda — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 17:09:26 +0000

Great suggestions! Another hanging hook option I fashioned is a wooden, wall-mount thread spool holder. It holds lots of necklaces and/or bracelets in plain view.
I have one of those standing jewelry armoirs but it is dark cherry wood with dark velvet interiors, so I could never really see all my jewelry…that’s why I moved it out into the open. However, the big drawback is oxidation. All the silver and silver-plated (and silvertone!) pieces are horribly tarnished.
What is your experience with keeping jewelry out where you can see it but not having it get so tarnished? Does keeping it sealed airtight really help over time?
Some pieces get so tarnished that a jeweler’s cloth doesn’t cut it. I have to use a liquid tarnish solution, and it seems once you use those, you are forever bound to them…the pieces tarnish much more quickly and easily.
Are there tips I don’t know about for avoiding & eliminating tarnish from jewelry exposed to the “light of day”?
Thanks!

By: Julia

Julia — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 16:34:17 +0000

I use pieces of burlap that I hot glue one endend around pretty cording for earwire earrings that can easily push through. Also made some for gifts!

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 13:41:23 +0000

Thanks Rena ~ Great video! I have 2 wall mounted belt racks with 2 rows of shallow protruding hooks. On one I keep the longer necklaces and shorter pieces on the other. This helps me when I start to decide whether a long or short necklace is best for an outfit, and of course since all the colors are visible, it makes it so much easier. My earrings are hanging on a corner California style shelf on the multiple curved, coated wires and this is just under my necklace area. A drawer holds the rings and post earrings so that all is in view in the same space for coordination.

By: Carolyn Angus

Carolyn Angus — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 03:20:02 +0000

When my son moved out and got married he left his “hat racks” I bought (strips of wood with knobs on it) for his cap collection. I added a few extra nails/knobs to them and have my necklaces hanging off the “racks” that are hanging on the wall behind the door. I also found an old cd wire rack holder at a thrift store that is great for hanging earrings on!

By: MaElena

MaElena — Thu, 18 Jul 2013 04:34:32 +0000

I sure enjoy all the videos you share with us. You have such a calming effect, your voice and your person. I’ve learned so much from you. I use those plastic (I call them canvas) squares that you do needlework on, to hang my earrings. It makes a wonderful display that is practical and also a conversation piece when people come over. I also like to just have jewelry all around me, so I also hang my earrings on curtains, and on any kind of shelving that has those little bars on them, it makes for easy access and again, a great conversation piece. Thanks for all your sharing, Rena!

By: Pascha

Pascha — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 18:18:46 +0000

I take old sweaters , sheets, and crocheted baby blankets and thumbtack them to a wall inside my closet. Since most of my 400 plus pairs of earrings have the fishhooks, I just hang them up on these by making sure the fishhooks can pierce through. It’s really nice because I can see all my earrings displaying instead of them thrown in jewelry boxes getting smashed. Thanks for sharing this video.

By: cora

cora — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 23:58:24 +0000

Thanks for the great tips, Rena. I have similar multi barred pant hanger that I rarely use for pants. I’ll put hooks on one and try this out. Also, the old paper rolls are great for all kinds of storage.