Updated Muji Storage 2013

Top to bottom,
Row 1
Acrylic Book Organizer from Staples Office Supply. Contains Pigments, Larger Eyeshadow Palettes
1- 2 Drawer Unit. Contains pigments, Paint Pots and Eyeshadow Primers
2 - 5 Drawer Units. Contains Maybelline Color Tattoos, Pigments, Single Eyeshadows and Drugstore Eyeshadow Palettes
Row 2
1 - 2 Drawer Flip Top Unit. Contains Liquid Foundations, Setting Sprays, Facial Cleanser, Toner and Moisturizer plus Brush Shampoo & Cleanser.
Overflow Drugstore Eyeshadow quads and a few blushes.
2 - 5 Drawer Units. Contains Bronzers, Cream Blushes, Powder Blushes, Lipgloss
Row 3
Pampered Chef Tool Turn About with Makeup Brushes
2- 3 Drawer Units from the Container Store
Contains Setting Powders, Concealers, Pigments, Bronzers, eos Lip Balms, Beauty Supply 3 in 1 Makeup Pencils, Mascaras and Eyebrow Pencils.
In the front, 3 - 36 Lipstick Holders.

This setup is constantly changing.
I do plan to procure another 3 Drawer unit from the Container Store for my lashes, and Cotton products.
I would also like to get some alternative storage for my makeup pencils. I saw some acrylic drawer inserts from the Container Store, as well as some Pencil Caddies on the Muji website. I have not made up my mind which I would enjoy more.

Do you own any of these storage solutions?
Are you planning on reorganizing your set up anytime soon?

Affordable Acrylic 36 Lipstick Holder

I purchased three of these holders from AzarDisplays
They were reasonably priced at $6.80 each.
There are metal Hooks which allow the holders to attach them to a pegboard if you desire to do so.

2 Holders Side by Side

My holders are housed in a drawer at the moment. I have since stored them right side up. While I would like to see the names at a glance, I'm concerned that with warmer weather, the lipsticks might melt a little, risking the marring of the top of the lipsticks.

How do you store your lipsticks?

Updated Mujis (Makeup Storage) Sneak Peek

Here is a sneak peek at my current set up.

I am hoping that 4 - 5 drawers
and 2 - 2 drawers will be enough
to contain my collection.  One of the
two drawers has a hinged lid.
I opted to have that as I did not want
to have my foundations laying flat.
I am working to use what I have
and not acquire much else.
I do have separate storage for most of
my larger eyeshadow palettes.



I purchased the units over several months from http://www.muji.us/store/storage/acrylic-cases.html .
I am thrilled with the quality of the craftsmanship.
The sleek simple design compliments any decor.
Stay tuned for a breakdown of the drawers soon.
Have you purchased any of these types of systems? What is your setup like?

Muji Acrylic Drawers

After months of having been out of stock, I was finally able to get my hands on a few of these drawers.


I am still in the process of converting my collection over to this system.

The five drawer stack is available for $27.50

The two drawer stack is available for $25.25





I am still going to buy a two drawer with lid, as my Make Up For Ever HD Foundation will not fit in the drawer. The drawer just wouldn't close.

The packaging was excellent.
The quality of the acrylic is very fine. It is sturdy and of good construction.  All of the units arrived in perfect condition. The shipping time was within one week of my having placed the order. I am looking forward to purchasing additional units. If you are interested in purchasing the units, here is the the link
http://www.muji.us/store/storage/acrylic-cases.html

Here is a sneak peek into some of the newer organization.

Have you invested in these storage systems?

Mirrored Jewelry Armoire (Updated with Price Comparisons)

I had been dreaming about this for several months.
I finally was able to purchase it.
Overstock.com sells it for $109.99 US.
However, it goes out of stock quite often.
I purchased mine from getorganized via
ebates. I got 7% back.
My grand total minus discount plus sales tax was just over $117.
It shipped to me in five business days.
It was very well packaged. It arrived undamaged.
I was very excited to fill it with all of my baubles.
Unfortunately, my bangle collection could not be contained in this unit. I have alternative storage for them.




Photo Credit: ShopGetOrganized

Over-the-Door Mirrored Jewelry Armoire Features:


36 hooks for necklaces

100 holes for earrings (holds 50 pairs)

12 compartments for watches, bracelets and more

91 ring slots

Interior mirror

Comes ready-to-hang with included hardware

Measures approx. 14"W x 48"L x 4" Deep

Made of wood, glass, plastic, wire and foam

Made in USA


There is a full length mirror on the exterior as well as a small mirror on the inside.

It only took me about 10 minutes to screw in the hooks to hang it on my door.
If you prefer to mount it on the wall it comes with a template, anchors and screws.

I had fun filling this. It took me more than an hour.

Hanging earrings
close up.

There is a mirror
between these
2 sections.

I love this organizer.
How are you currently storing your accessories?
















How does ebates work? ....Price comparisons
The link to ebates is simply for the referral.
(You will get $10...gift card & I will also get $5 credit)

http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=MlligMjDC%2FOeTiq91TzIsQ%3D%3D

1.Once you have signed up,
2. then you type in the store you want in the right hand top search bar.
3. Any coupons for that store will pop up.
4. You simply click on the deal you want (e.g. 15% off, or free shipping or whatever)
5. Next ebates will redirect you to the site.
You can start shopping & you will get credit for your purchase.
6. If you connect to that site in a different window you will not get the credit through ebates.

e.g. of stores that sell the armoire...
csn stores (jewelry armoires direct)
get organized (shopgetorganized)
hsn
Walmart

(All of the stores I know of actually buy from csn stores, or some ship from csn stores).

7. After you have navigated to the store/coupon of your choice, you need to then go to the search field of that website & type in "over the door mirrored jewelry armoire".

I chose shopgetorganized b/c I did the math & 20% off (plus $14.98) total shipping & (8% tax) got me the armoire for like $117 & some change total.
With my credit, the armoire cost me $111.00
$129.98 Regular Price
$119.98 Sale Price
-   24.00  (20% discount)
-----------
$  95.98
$  14.98 shipping
---------
$117.62
      6.72 ebates credit (cash back to be paid August 15, 2011)
---------
$111.00

$That 20% off coupon expired. But they do have a 15% off coupon. Generally through ebates, the free shipping will not apply to the purchase of the armoire at get organized b/c it is a "W" or "D" item. W=weight, D=drop ship.
get organized ships the armoire from a warehouse closest to your geographic location.

If you shop the get organized store through ebates by clicking on the 15% coupon (expires 7/31/11),
the link will take the price down to $112.
You need to add $10.00 for shipping because of the weight. That takes it to $122. Your local tax needs to be applied as well. That will be your grand total. You will receive 7% credit ($7.84) to your ebates account in 2-3 days after your purchase. The armoire is backordered until 7/30/11 on getorganized.

I do believe you can still lock in the discounts/pricing etc if you "preorder" b4 the coupon expires.
You might want to call to confirm this. They only have the armoire in black on this site.

csn stores offer "free shipping" on the armoire, but the cost is $136.99 plus tax.
on their site, the colors offered are Black, Silver, White and Gold.
The return if purchased through ebates is 2.5% ($3.42)

Walmart also offers "free shipping" on it but the price is also $136.99 plus tax.
The return to your ebates account if purchased through their link is ($3.42)

hsn offers free shipping. But the cost is $149.99. However their color range is greater.
They have Silver, Leopard, Black & Cherry. They also offer the option to break up the payments 2x.
If you choose to purchase the armoire from hsn through ebates, you get 2% of your purchase price ($3) credited back to your ebates account in 2-3 days.

Overstock.com does not currently have any deals through ebates. Your shipping costs will be $2.99
Overstock does offer you free shipping & 5% back on your purchase if you are a part of club "O".
(It cost $19.95 to join)
The armoire is $109.99 in Black on the site. ($112.98 plus tax)
$125.99 in White. ($129.98 plus tax)
$129.99 in Silver. ($132.98 plus tax)

I believe the armoire is also available via acouple of  sellers on ebay
($129.95 plus tax  and $151.97 plus tax , available in Black, White, Silver, Leopard),
however you do not get any return for your purchase.
I hope this has been helpful.

A Peek In The Makeup Drawers - Nail Polish (Pic Heavy)

A Peek In The Makeup Drawers - Lip Products (Pic Heavy)

A Peek In the Makeup Drawers - Mostly Eye Products (PIC HEAVY)

Re purposed Cutting Board - Makeup Table Tray

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Here's a device that no kitchen can be without. The lightweight, sturdy Easy-Lift™ Cutting Board is the workplace that works anyplace, and helps keep counters safe and clean.

The board features four non-slip, non-skid feet and an indented trough for catching vegetable peelings and juices. Perfectly portable, the two cut-away handles allows the board to be easily lifted off the counter. And the textured surface masks knife cuts.

•½" H x 10½" W x 16¼" L
•Black
•Dishwasher safe (remove non-skid feet first)
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Easy-Lift™ Cutting Board
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I bought this item, expecting it to be similar to my Pampered Chef Polyethylene cutting boards. My TupperWare representative told me it was plastic. He could not have been more right. This is not at all what I as expecting in a cutting board. UGH!



I will re purpose it as a kind of tray for my makeup table. It has a well where I can lay my used brushes. It will protect the wood (particle board) from messy spills.

Cute Cabinet

A friend of mine had an online party via Celebrating Home
(formerly Home Interiors)
I was eyeing this little bargain for a couple of months.
It coordinates perfectly with my shore themed bathroom.
The beach is my favorite place. I decorated the family bathroom with this theme.

It is constructed of wood.
The exterior dimensions are 11 1/4" x 4" x 15 1/2".

Scale Photos







Initially I purchased this to house some luxury handmade soaps for myself.

Lavender Cloud



Eucalyptus Chamomile



DeShawn Marie's Vegan Handcrafted Soaps

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DeShawn Marie's soaps are too pretty to be hidden in a cabinet.
I plan to put them in a glass jar once we move & I have my private bath.
Right now, the glass in the family bathroom is too scary an thought to even consider!

Buy the cabinet

Beauty Gumbo Blog DeShawn Marie Review

Tool Turn About On SALE with Bonuses!

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No, I didn't accidentallly post this to my makeupblog instead of my cooking blog.
Check Out my Previous Post on this item.

Storage Solution

Aerial View



Close Up Profile View




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Handy Helper Collection
Handy Helper Collection — Was: $28.50 Now: $14.00

Tool Turn-About
No more digging through messy drawers! Our rotating container spins with ease, even when full. Separate compartments keep your tools organized and save space. An essential accessory for your kitchen, craft room or potting shed.

Plus Bonuses!

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Lori Greiner Tabletop Spinning Cosmetic Organizer

Affordably priced at around $31.50 (including shipping)



Go from plain-faced to absolutely fantastic in mere minutes. Because it's easier and faster to put your makeup on when it's neatly organized. This tabletop organizer holds over 100 pieces of your everyday beauty essentials, arranging them in specially designed compartments for ultimate efficiency. What's more, it spins so you can access your skin care, colored cosmetics, or other grooming supplies. From Lori Greiner.
Plastic
Measures approximately 10"H x 11"L x 11"W
Made in China

I am looking for my makeup to be out of view, but this may be the perfect storage solution for someone else.



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Makeup Collectors, Do You Keep Your Product Boxes?

Perhaps there is some OCD chip in my head that needs to be fixed. I really don't know why I'm saving these boxes. I only save my high end boxes. It's ridiculous!
Do you save your boxes? If so, please share why you do so in the comment section.

What suggestions do you have for using empty boxes?

Some on YouTube have sugggested reusing them to organize & store makeup.

I'll probably just close my eyes one day & recycle them. UGH.