What did we do before Ziplock?

Those guys over at Ziplock really have their Thinking Caps on!  

Now - I am talking from complete experience because I travel A LOT - and this right here is brilliant.  The TILI Bag (Take It or Leave It) are reusable Ziplock bags that are great for travel.  They come decorated in 3 different color ways with fun, and happy prints.  You can stash anything in them and are great especially when you have to take your stuff out for security...  I don't think the entire airport security line needs to meet your toiletries.  Wet bathing suits, jewelry, rolled up belts, underwear, make up... these will schlep it all! 

Get 'em HERE!

I do not like Ikea... but I do like this.

Lets discuss Ikea for a moment. Some things there are great.... and there are finds there, that is for sure... I have a pair of curtains in my bedroom (which are probably going to be replaced but anyway) and the chartreuse pillows in the living room.... But for the most part, when I do go to Ikea - I tend to leave pretty disappointed. The rug I like is never the right size, or the scale of the furniture is too short... it's just never right for me.

BUT - the Helmer dresser (below) interests me. I really would love to spray paint it gold, or just not fuss and get a white one. I need a good space for my jewelry and this seems like it could work. I have some awesome bangles and accessories that I never wear because they aren't stored/displayed well. I may just have to fight it, and head down to Ikea at some point.

image via Ikea

PETPEEVE!!

Okay - so.... you go to a flea market expecting that everything on the table is for sale, right? I am not talking about the displays for jewelry items or the set up tables.. but for the most part - you assume everything is for sale. WELL - my frustrated self was mistaken. Below you will see an 8 track storage case with the 8 track tapes. Well -- those 8 track tapes were for sale - but the storage case was not. AND I really really wanted it. This dealer pissed me off so bad. I was polite, and then under my breath when I walked away, I called him an a**hole. Would this not have been the perfect jewelry box?! What a tool.

Hiding the Evidence

I thought this was such a fabulous way to conceal storage. If you aren't as neat as the owner of this closet... no one would know because you would keep the curtain shut. This is actually really, really easy to do. Remove the doors off your closet. Then, install a curtain rod, measure the amount of fabric you need and then take it to your local dry cleaner and have them sew it up for you. Way simple.

Coordinated Bookshelves

I really like when bookshelves are properly coordinated and thought out. More than it just being a place of storage - it really is a place of display. Here are a few examples that I absolutely loved: I just loved these actual brass book cases. They are very cool.

Loved the painted back of the case, and even though this is a more casual setting, its still clean and well placed. Image via MarthaStewart.com

I love how the blocks of yellow really break up the neutrals and white pieces. Brilliant! Image via Elle Decor

Nailhead Storage Cubes

I just came across these nail head storage cubes at Horchow and they are absolutely amazing! Now, they are a little pricey, at $499 for the pair, but they really are multi-purpose pieces, and would be great for storing an extra blanket, or kids toys in your family room, or whatever you need to stow in a glamorously-chic way. OR better yet -- Make 'em yourself!

www.horchow.com