Best Wine Glass Storage
July 13, 2012
Balloon style wine glasses are a very popular way to serve red wine because of their ability to hold a large volume, and their design is thought to help with aeration. I personally believe in this, and as a frequent wine drinker, I find the balloon wine glass provides a more rounded experience in tasting. Plus, they look modern and cool, and they feel good and hearty in your hand. Some may not put as much thought as I do into what kind of glass to drink wine from, but when it comes to wine it’s all about engaging all the senses, not just taste.
Stemware Storage Chest for Balloon Style Wine Glasses
Because I love to entertain, I own a lot of wine glasses. I only keep a few in the cabinet at a time and I like to store the rest so they don’t get dusty or risk falling off the shelf and breaking. I store mine in a stemware storage chest for balloon style wine glasses. Most importantly, the wine glass storage chest is very sturdy and has cardboard dividers so I can store my stemware without any worry that they’ll break. I also really appreciate that the stemware chest has handles for easy lifting (which is important if you’re trying to avoid an accident resulting in broken glass) and the lid comes off all the way for easy loading and unloading of the glasses.
The window is handy because I have two glassware chests and the other has other kinds of wine and beverage glasses, so I can tell which one has my beloved balloon style glasses.
The tan fabric exterior and brown piping is a nice touch. I keep my wine glass storage chests in the garage, but if I were to keep them somewhere in the house I would really appreciate that the box is not unsightly. I would recommend this particular to stemware chest to anyone who has collection of glassware, because I’m pretty sure it’s the best you can find!
Tie Storage – Our Best Practices
June 28, 2012
Ties collections can be pricey and difficult to keep up, which is why having the proper storage is a necessity. From high tech to classic, there is tie storage to fit your collection and your closet.
Organize Your Bikes
June 6, 2012
With another beautiful week ahead, many people are hitting the trails with their bikes. This begs the question, what is the best way to organize bicycles in your garage? Given the size and frequency of use, bikes are not the easiest items in the garage to organize. Depending on your space, there are several different options:
• For Narrow Spaces – consider horizontal wall-mounted racks that can hold bikes flush against the wall. They often have shelves built in for helmets and/or other gear.
• Need Flexibility? – try a free-standing rack that stores two or four bicycles vertically. If you don’t like where it is located, you can just pick it up and move it.
• Kids – free-standing bike stands work well for kids on the go! These are similar to bike racks that you see at schools or parks, but smaller. While these might not be the most efficient use of space, they give kids a place to store their bikes. They can get their bikes out without your help, and they are more likely to put it away if they have a designated “parking space” for their bike…priceless!
• For Off-Season Storage – give a ceiling-mounted hoist bike rack a try. These are a great solution for seasonal storage when you are short on space.
• Keep it Simple – you can also use screw hooks to hang your bicycle upside down. These steel hooks covered in vinyl are an inexpensive solution to store you bike when it is not in use.
Depending on your space, choose the best bike storage option for you. You are now one step closer to an organized garage!
Donna Lindley, Certified Professional Organizer and owner of Rochester Hills, MI-based Organize Your World, Inc.