Fira 9-drawer mini-chest, $18.99. Image from Ikea.
My name is Alicia and I have a problem: Too many cosmetics! Years of working in lifestyle media (read: covering fashion, beauty, decor, entertainment, etc.) means I've amassed quite the collection of lip glosses, liners, mascaras and more. I don't use the fancy stuff daily, but it's nice to have on hand for special occasions. But where to store it all?
While recently wandering through Ikea, I spotted the Fira series of chests, which are unpainted, wooden mini-cabinets with drawers for CDs and papers. The 9-drawer version instantly spoke to my need for lots of separate storage spaces that will still fit on top of my toilet tank. I plan to spray paint it and label the drawers accordingly: Lip Gloss, Mascara, etc. so I know where everything goes and it stays organized (not my strong suit). It would also work well for storing buttons and little things for crafts, or even in the garage for screws, drill bits, etc.
How do you deal with bathroom storage? Any ideas to share?
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