Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
February 7, 2013
With only seven more days until Valentine’s Day, time is running out to find a gift for the one you love. While jewelry and chocolate are traditional gifts for this day of love, sometimes practical gifts are another option worth looking into to to help add to an already decedent gift. At OrganizeIt.com, we currently feature a selection of jewelry storage options, makeup organizers, photo frames, keepsake boxes and wine racks on our Valentine’s Day Gifts page to give you some ideas. Here’s a few of our favorite items:
The Large Acrylic Jewelry Chest and Necklace holder is a great all-in-one jewelry box that would be perfect for the jewelry collector in your life. This jewelry organizer features seven removable, padded storage drawers for holding smaller jewelry pieces, a total of 10 necklace hooks in two swing-open side doors, and is made entire with crystal clear acrylic to keep jewelry on display and easy to locate.
Make it easier to carry cosmetics, jewelry, and more while you travel when you have this 7 Compartment Makeup Case. This makeup case comes in four colors/designs: Zebra print (shown above), Embossed Silver, Red Snakeskin print and Embossed Black. This 7 Compartment Makeup Case is large enough to hold all of your jewelry, cosmetics, hair supplies, and more. This 7 Compartment Makeup Case has seven compartments, six smaller pull out trays and a large bottom compartment, to let you store and organize everything you need to get ready for a special occasion.
Store and display your favorite wine bottles like a work of art with the ultra contemporary Wall Mount Stainless Steel Vertical Wine Rack. This vertical wine rack lets the wine rest horizontally, keeping the corks moist in order to allow for better aging. Each ring on the storage rack is lined with high-grade plastic for a secure hold. A stunning twist on conventional wine racks, this bottle holder provides storage for up to 8 bottles and instantly becomes the focal point of a bar or wine cellar decor.
Store your jewelry on your dresser in this beautiful Silver Beaded Jewelry Box. This jewelry box has a sliding lock to keep the lid closed during travel, and features decorative beading to catch the eye. This Silver Beaded Jewelry Box is 1 inch deep, and measures 7.5 by 5 inches on the inside. The Silver Beaded Jewelry Box is a classic place to store all of your rings, necklaces, and bracelets where they can be easily accessed.
Organize your make-up and vanity supplies with this Make-Up Carousel available in hot pink. This makeup organizer and storage solution allows you to hold a variety of make-up, brushes and many other beauty accessories. The lazy susan design of this make-up carousel brings an element of space saving to your bathroom closet or countertop, allowing you to spin it to access everything you need. Also great for crafts, toiletries or to hold and organize any small items. This makeup organizer comes in three colors: Hot Pink (shown above), Rose and Cream.
Quick Ways to Add Storage to Cramped Homes
February 7, 2013
There are those of us that are lucky enough to have plenty of space to store all of their household items, whether it is because they live in a detached single family home, a spacious multilevel townhouse, or a simple apartment with ample closet space. Then there are those of us that are not so lucky, living in cramped studio apartments, sharing what should be a single family home with roommates or even another family, or those that have taken in elderly family members. There are plenty of us throughout the country that simply do not have enough space for all of our needs. What is the solution to such a dilemma? Why, the simple answer is: Shelves.
Shelves come in all shapes and sizes and are designed to hold a wide variety of items. One great way to clear up space in the bathroom is to install (I use the term loosely because there is little installation actually happening) an over-the-toilet-étagère. This unique special-purpose shelf is designed to fit perfectly over your toilet seat, providing storage for shampoo, toiletries, towels and any other bathroom items you need to have close-by.
Another great place to maximize your storage capacity in the home is with media storage. From CD cabinets to shelves that are designed to store your favorite DVDs and Blu-Rays, there is a wide variety of options for clearing up the clutter in your living room or media center. The living room is often the first part of your home that guests see upon arriving, so having a messy and cluttered room can lead others to believe you have a poorly-organized home.
The final place that is difficult to organize but is an important part of our daily lives is the kitchen. Often there is simply not enough room to store all of your food and cooking items in the small set of shelving or drawers provided with most homes. A great way to increase your storage capacity in the kitchen is to add pantry shelving to the room. You can place the shelves in a closet or just leave them out in the kitchen – either way you will be clearing up a ton of clutter in the kitchen, making it easier to prepare meals and clean up after.
Getting a Leg Up with Step Stools
February 5, 2013
From the highest pantry shelf to the back of the garage cabinet, sometimes you need a helping hand to reach those high up, hard to reach spots. Whether you only need one step stool, or one for workshop and one for the house, it’s easy to find the right one for your space.
Step stools aren’t just for adding some much needed height, they can easily serve double duty, like the Zerust Stand ‘n Store Step Stool With Lift – Out Tray. This stool has interior storage that is designed for keeping tools organized. Use this stool to reach shelves in the garage, as seating when working on a project or keep it nearby as tool storage.
For a compact stool try the EZ Fold Step Stool that folds completely flat for easy storage that allows this stool to be stored out of sight when not in use. Slim enough to fit between the washer and dryer, this is a one of kind step stool, ideal for using throughout the house.
When looking for a larger step stool for around the house you don’t have to compromise form for function. The Step Stool by Boraam has a classic design that doesn’t look out of place throughout the house. Use the fold out lower steps for reaching shelves and then fold them in to use it as stool seating at the kitchen counter. Both a step stool and counter stool in one, this is a versatile addition to any home.
Whether you’re short or tall, you can always use a helping hand around the house when it comes to the tallest shelves. Keep a step on hand and never find yourself short handed again, from the garage to the bedroom.