The Cultivated Home

A Home for Every Jewel and Gem
Mar 9 2010

A Home for Every Jewel and Gem

Spring cleaning time is around the corner and, for many of us, this is a time to clear out and organize your wardrobe and accessories.  Along with organizing, it’s also a perfect time to add a little more design flair to your personal space, and one way to do it is through an amazing jewelry stand.  Not only do these items keep you organized, but they also add an element of design and style to your already beautiful piece.

Here are some others we are obsessing over this season:

Gold Knobs – These delicate porcelain knobs from Hygge & West are perfect for hanging necklaces.  Priced at $8 a piece, scatter a few of them on your wall and turn them into both a functional piece and a work of art.

Sea Urchin Boxes – These delicate ceramic boxes from the amazing store, Hudson, in Boston are perfect to hide your special treasures.  Priced from $25 to $35, these are great as a pair or by themselves next to your bed.

Growing Vine Jewelry Stand – Grow a jewelry tree of your own with this great stand from Urban Outfitters.  With branches for your necklaces, rings, and bracelets, this is a great place to store all of your gems.

Lacquer Boxes – These brightly colored, lacquered boxes from Jonathan Adler are great alone or stacked in a group on your vanity.  Use one for each jewelry category—or even to hide makeup.

Our Top 5 Hooks!
Jan 13 2010

Our Top 5 Hooks!

Sometimes we forget the importance of a great hook on a wall!  Useful to organize or decorate, hooks can be installed right next to a front door to hang a winter jacket, in the bedroom to display a bag collection, or on the back of a door to keep towels off the floor.  Whatever we use them for, one thing remains true: they must be as chic and stylish as the rest of the living space.

Recently a friend of ours discovered how get hooked up and organized his life, as a result, he felt like a design genius and we want you to have that same feeling!

Here is a list of our top 5 favorite hooks to help you organize your life as well as add a stylish touch to your space!

Liberty Coat & Hat Hook – A grouping of 5 or 6 of these hooks can be displayed in a neat and organized row or get a little crazy displaying them at different heights and create your own wall art.

Victorian Bat Hook and Deer Hook– There amazing two prong bat hook and  funky deer hook from The Hook Lady we so amazing we could not just choose one! Check out her other hooks and we know you will fall in love with them all!

Motif Collection Hook – This great hook from Soko Studios looks more like a piece of art then a utilitarian object. Each are handmade and should be displayed with pride on a wall that can appreciate its beauty!

Galvanized Metal Row of Hooks – This industrial grouping of hooks from Pottery Barn are great to hang towels on or even used to hold all of your heavy winter jackets inside or outside. Best part – it is only $29.00!

Nesting Hook – This hook from Restoration Hardware is great by itself on a wall or the back of a door. A perfect multi-use hook with sleek lines and a fabulous sheen.

Jewelry Showcasing
Nov 30 2009

Jewelry Showcasing

We’ve found some great, affordable pieces at Urban Outfitters to organize the typically messy area that holds your necklaces, rings, pins, and things! Check out the Stacked Drawer Vanity for great storage and something pleasing to the eye.

Also, take a look at the Dollhouse Chairs Jewelry Stand. It functions as a work of art while hanging your own great pieces. We love the different creative display options that can showcase your jewelry when it’s not being worn with that perfect outfit!