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Decor DIY: Candle stick holders as jewelry stand

June 26, 2012

Shopping for home decor – decor that is both functional and affordable – can take a while.  I was looking for decor that could be beautiful and functional.  Every day glamor can definitely be hard to achieve when I wanted something minimalist, didn’t take up a lot of space, and still looked beautiful.

But one day, I looked at my tangle of bangles and bracelets and a picture of someone’s living room filled with candles and had this light bulb moment – why not use candle stick holders to artfully stack my jewelry (specifically my bracelets)?

I bought the IKEA BLOMSTER set of candle sticks – these are simple, glass candle stick holders for taper/long pilar candles.  The shape is lean and long which is perfect for stacking cuffs.  Note that it is more  difficult to stack delicate bracelets if they are of varying widths (the smaller ones will fall through the cracks!)  But I do like the fun presentation of bracelets in a unique and way that doesn’t take up too much room!

Here is how I use the candle stick holders as the bracelet holders:
1. Stack the sturdiest/thickest cuffs at the bottom.

2. Place cuffs and bracelets askew to ensure that the bracelets at the bottom support the ones on top.

3. Remember to remove the bracelets when you actually burn candles (the wax can definitely overflow with this particular model of candle stick holders).

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  • Style Eyes June 26, 2012 at 06:39

    what a fantastic idea. I am always on the look out for creative ways to store and display my accessories. I find if I put them in the draw, I foregt about them. Great blog btw.

  • Kier Mellour June 26, 2012 at 06:55

    and… I have had this set for years… why didn’t I think of that?! haha Genius!

    With Love From Hollywood, Kier

    Fashion Addict
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  • Tanvi June 26, 2012 at 13:15

    Creative genius!

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  • Kim June 26, 2012 at 13:55

    This is a really great idea! I never would have thought of this, but it makes so much sense 🙂

  • Dancing Branflake June 26, 2012 at 15:28

    Genius!

  • Sam June 26, 2012 at 15:33

    Aw this is a splendid idea, pretty and functional…I Like it!

  • Nathalie Kartika Putri June 26, 2012 at 15:52

    Inspiring post dear (: Great idea

    natzcracker

  • Gawgus things... June 26, 2012 at 16:06

    Such a great idea!

    Emma xx

  • MOSAMUSE June 26, 2012 at 16:52

    very cute idea!! very chic and cheap 🙂
    xo
    MOSAMUSE

    http://www.MOSAMUSE.com

  • Kim (A Very Sweet Blog) June 26, 2012 at 17:34

    That is a really neat idea!!!
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

  • A Heel in Mint June 26, 2012 at 21:48

    Love the idea of using unusual things for showing off jewelry. Love your idea 🙂

    xx
    Heel in Mint

  • Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird June 26, 2012 at 22:38

    SO smart, what a great idea!

  • Midnight Cowgirl June 26, 2012 at 22:51

    Brilliant idea!

  • Clara Turbay June 27, 2012 at 00:38

    i like so much this blog every time better!

  • LyddieGal June 27, 2012 at 03:30

    what a clever way to display your bracelets!
    but you can’t stack them too high, becuase then when you want the one at the bottom…
    Chic on the Cheap

  • honey my heart June 27, 2012 at 04:15

    such a genius way to stack bracelets!

  • Fashion Tales.... June 27, 2012 at 04:22

    Great idea… I love it! 🙂

  • Whitney Cosgrave June 27, 2012 at 14:20

    that is a good idea! thanks for sharing

  • Johanna June 27, 2012 at 15:07

    Umm…genius. Now I know what to do with mine since we don’t own a credenza or china cabinet. Thanks!

  • daisymay aka Chantele June 28, 2012 at 15:52
  • Elle Sees June 28, 2012 at 20:33

    Genius. I’m in.

  • Jessica June 30, 2012 at 14:34

    This is brilliant. And much cuter than using one of those store displays for bracelets.

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