I’ve spent hours, probably days of my life trying to free the precious strands of jewels (read: costume jewelry) that has gotten destroyed in my jewelry box.  I am not even sure it would be possible to recreate some of intricate systems of tangles going on in these giant clumps of what was once beautiful pieces of jewelry goodness.  That all changed a couple of months ago when I came across the simple two dollar hook at the hardware store.  And Viola, we’ve created something pretty to look at for your closet, bathroom, bedroom wall while managing to keep your jewelry separate and most of all wearable!

It’s true, black is the new black. Every ‘it girl’ on the planet seems to be bitch-slappin’ some noir lacquer up in their abode. It has always been against the rules to paint interiors black because ‘Franz the decorator’ said ‘but darling it makes the space seem teensy weensy.’ Well, guess what Franz? Apparently you can suck it because it doesn’t make spaces seem small and claustrophobic—it actually makes it them feel cozy and sexy. I like it in unexpected places like the bathroom or kitchen a la Kelly Werstler. For those of you who want to dip your toe in the can, as they say, try it above your fireplace for a trial run. 

Would you cook more if cleaning up was just as fun? Hear some cheap tricks for making the clean-up easy, and fun.