DVD Storage Solutions
July 16, 2012
My husband I are big movie buffs. We don’t agree on everything but like a lot of the same things. We both love the classics, especially the Marx Brothers, Bogie and Bacall, and anything with Katherine Hepburn. We also love classic thrillers, zombie flicks and occasional foreign cinema. When it comes to modern dramas and comedies there’s a bit more of a difference between our tastes. But that’s okay because those little differences are what keep things interesting, right?
Anyway needless to save we have a pretty expansive collection of DVD’s. Admittedly, it took until very recently for me to get rid of all my VHS tapes. But with our last tax return, we went online and bought all of the remaining VHS movies in our collection on DVD. Now we have more movies than we’ve ever owned, but they take up less space.
Storage and organization is a big part of my life because I feel much more relaxed in my home if it’s tidy and well organized. Because movies had a tendency to dominate our home, it was important for me to give them their own special storage solution. And when it comes to storage furniture, I tend to gravitate toward modular solutions because they allow me to customize and rearrange things as needed.
There are two excellent styles of DVD holders for people who have large collections, as well as small ones. The more basic and utilitarian one is the Iris Media Box. These are great for people who want a simple and streamlined way of storing their DVD’s rather than a piece of furniture to dominate the room. You can put them on the floor, on a shelf, you can stack them – they’re very versatile.
We wanted something with a little more style, so we went with the Locking Media Storage Cabinet. I like this large cabinet because there is plenty of storage space for all of our new DVDs, and there is plenty of room to add more! Plus, it has a locking design so we can keep our expensive collection secured as necessary.
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.