Creative Jewelry Holders

I finally found someone who loves necklaces more than me: my kitten! Every night around 3am, I wake up to find her pawing at the necklaces hanging on the stand on my dresser. Mitts off the jewels, Bandit!

Must. Outsmart. This kitten.

It was time to come up with a new way to store my jewelry. A traditional jewelry box or dresser drawer would hide my collection and result in tangled chains. So I decided to turn my necklaces into wall art. Ta da!

I spied this lovely coral wooden frame at Home Goods for $24.99. Such a steal! The curled iron inside the frame serves as the perfect hooks for my necklaces. With the help of my muscles (ie, the bf), we hung this in the hallway, just outside my bathroom. Now every time I walk by, I smile. And it’s kitten-proof!

If you’re in need of more jewelry holder inspiration, here are a few more creative ideas that I’ve collected from my friends, fellow bloggers, and Pinterest. Which one is your favorite?

Image sources, top to bottom – Coral wooden frame from Style Me Thrifty // Green & purple frame // Twig art // Rows of lace // Cork frames // Twig stand from House Bella (my friend, Sara’s, blog) // Turquoise frame // Canvas art (my sister’s jewelry holder!) // White frame & lace.

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Easy Housewarming Party Decorations

The boxes are unpacked. Food is in the fridge. Art is on the walls. This can only mean 1 thing:

It’s time for a housewarming party!

This weekend, the bf and I invited over our lovely friends to make them super jealous of our new townhouse, er, I mean… for a housewarming party! Yay, an excuse to go to Party City!

After wandering the aisles for 30 minutes however, I discovered that Party City sells a ton of pinatas and glow sticks, but no specific housewarming decorations. Time to get crafty… which is actually a blessing in disguise. Why was this thrifty gal going to spend gobs of $$$ on cheapo decorations anyway? DIY decorations are a thriftier and greener option! Here are a few ideas for your own housewarming party:

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Use Color: Bright, cheerful dishes liven finger food up. Using your own collection of dishes — instead of buying disposable stuff — is def the green way to go.

Do-It-Yourself Decor: Dig up old scrapbooking or art supplies to make whimsical table tents. Then find a friend (like Erin here) and put her to work!

Add a Little Humor: Appetizers are even more delish when they have witty names!

Get Creative: We used the sink in our mudroom as a makeshift cooler. You won’t be wasting energy from opening & closing the fridge all night AND it makes for easy clean up  — just unplug the sink!

Add Guests: Who needs cheesy party decor when you have smiling faces and classy new art to fill the space? Just light some candles, add fresh flowers, and you’re ready to party! [My yellow dress is from Ruche].