Excited to show you my friend’s jewelry organization project.   She had put off doing this for some time but she had almost everything she needed already. She told me what surprised her the most was when she finally decided to tackle her jewelry organizing project, it wasn’t that bad.

Isn’t it funny how we tend to think that something is going to be difficult and take too much time so we put it off but, when we finally do it, we think “that’s wasn’t as bad as I thought!” I know I have felt the same way.

What is fantastic about how she did this is she used a part of her armoire to organize her jewelry instead of trying to add another piece of furniture to her room.  It is easy to see and use and she can close the doors and everything is hidden out of sight!

Here is what she used inside her armoire:

• Jewelry Stax™ jewelry organizers

• 3M Command™ hooks

• Earring holder

Really, I mean off the hook.  In other words, here are my thoughts on how to best use the hook.  A hook is an organizing tool that attaches  to a vertical surface and is used to hang things.  Sometimes, when organizing we forget about the ever important hook. Where there are space limitations, going vertical may be the answer.  Here’s a partial list of uses for a hook, categorized by room:

• In the Bedroom – hang robes, work out towels, jewelry, scarves, belts
• In the Guest Room – hang towels, laundry bag
• In the Bathroom – hand towels or clothes you will wear after bathing
• In the Kitchen – hang keys, aprons, shopping toes, display plate collections
• In the Mudroom – hang dog leash, jacket, purse, umbrella
• In the Hall Closet – hang ironing board, work out bag, hats

In Saturday’s newspaper (I only read the weekend editions) the Hints from Heloise column sported these ideas from a reader:

• Next to the kitchen sink to hang rings, watches, etc. while doing the dishes
• Install one near the back door for various uses
• Put one in the closet to hold belts, scarves, etc.
• Place one in the bathroom to hang necklaces, bracelets, etc.
• Use to keep training plants happy

What unique ways have you found to use hooks to keep things organized?  Would love for you to comment here!