Lonny Jewelry Armoire

Remember this photo from Lonny's third issue?

I didn't notice before that the little chest is actually a jewelry armoire. (probably because I couldn't stop staring at the gorgeous venetian mirror!)

I did a quick search on my local craigslist and came up with a couple of options for my bedroom that could have a similar feel with a little paint and some new knobs.

If you want something brand new, this jewelry/lingerie chest from Wal-mart is pretty darn close, though I wish the legs were a little more delicate. I would add these tiny bun feet to the bottom.

Don't forget to add some pretty hardware.

Jewelry Storage Solution

For about a year, I considered buying a large jewelry box, like this one from PB, to help solve my jewelry storage dilemma. But, I decided to save the money and come up with another solution.


I bought this wall mirror/shelf from Target (it was on sale then for $20) and hung it on my closet door. I used four little white porcelain dishes (also from Target, for about a buck each) to separate everything out - bracelets, rings, earrings, watches, etc. I also added four small hook screws along the sides of the shelf for additional hanging area. Cheap and easy.


Plus, jewelry is beautiful and fun to display! And I've discovered that now I'm rotating into my outfits oldies-but-goodies because I can see all my jewelry options this way, rather than having to rummage through a giant box.

You can also see a little peek into my closet here. I papered it with some large sheets I had left over from a party. Paper Source doesn't accept returns on flat sheets, so I used some of the leftovers as wrapping paper and put the rest to good use in my closet.


It's sort of obvious that it's not real wallpaper, and it doesn't look perfect. BUT, the yellow matches my headboard and it puts me in a really good mood when I'm choosing the outfit du jour.


Happy Friday, friends! I hope your weekend is lovely.