Jewelry rack

My new jewelry rack!

I bought a screen sieve at an antique store last week. I cut rectangles of cork to fit into the spaces of the box, then I cut fabric just a little bigger.

I pinned the fabric to the cork just a little, but the box held it in place pretty well on its own. The backing is made of cardboard from a box I disassembled.

And I hung it on the wall and used t-pins to hang my necklaces! Also put a few nails along the bottom.

Tada!

Closet Space

My closet, before. Boxes of clothes surrounded me as I took this. I knew I had enough space for things, but I didn't quite know what I needed to make the most of my large closet. Luckily for me, I happen to know a good organizer! Her website is currently under construction, but I'll link it eventually. Totally a good investment, because I just was thinking, "Uhh... I need shelves," while Molly knew what kind of shelves I needed, how many I should get, and where to look for the best price. And now, I have a closet that will make me happy and be easy to maintain once school starts!

What's great is that I have more space, too. I bought one more of these shelves that my t-shirts are on, because I know when I move to sweaters, they'll take up more room. And clearly, there's plenty of space available above these shelves that are built in to the closet. I haven't moved up my out-of-season clothing yet, but when I do, it'll go up on these shelves. Yay!

Moving along

Moving in! Moving in! Sure, it's going to be about 100 degrees today. SURE, I'm moving furniture. And hey, while we're at it, let's point out the fact that the air conditioner at my new place is reportedly malfunctioning. These things being said, today, I am moving in! Two cars and a truck are in the process of being packed, and soon, this pristine space will be filled with boxes and bags and disassembled structures. I look forward to posting an "after" photo to this "before." Excited!