How do you store or display your purses/bags/handbags?

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#1,156
I have 2 of these huge clear sterilite containers that I use. I keep ALL of my bags, even the small items, in sleeper bags. I lay them flat on top of each other. And I keep both of the containers in my closet were it is nice and cool. It seems to be working ok. I may need to get a 3rd one soon. At least I know they are in a safe place in my closet that little tiny hands can not get to!!!!! I also keep all my shoes in individual clear plastic shoe containers.This storage system is also good just in case there is ever a flood.

http://www.target.com/Ultra-Latch-S...s=right-1&pf_rd_m=A1VC38T7YXB528&pf_rd_t=5101

But I did not pay $59.99 for these containers. I purchased them at another store for MUCH MUCH less.
 
#1,158
VV, I don't have your patience!! Especially with the little stuff, I want to see it and decide if that's the wallet I want today or whatever. Most of my bags are in their sleepers on a two-shelf cart in my closet. The flat ones (Lorcas, Havanas, my LP messenger) are stacked, while the square ones (Tharpe, Trophy) are stored stuffed with tissue, standing up. I won't take a pic... my closet is scary and tiny :) But here is the cloth-covered tray/tote I got at Target for $9-ish. It fits in my IKEA units. The wicker baskets are also IKEA, but I think I'm going to paint them soon... The Wrigley pics are just for fun :) She was thinking HARD about attacking the wrist strap on my Bowery Clutch!! I also pulled whatever HH I had in the tray out in case anyone was curious. I do keep my Lead Lido and the Sophie card case in their sleepers. The other wallets/stuff in there are my MJ Poppy Softy clutch, an LP Dylan wallet (fantastic!) and an old Coach envelope wallet.

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#1,160
When we bought our new home one of my non-negotiable things was to have California Closets customize our large walk in closet and it is fabulous! I have a huge area that is a shoe cubby plus tons of shelves just for shoes as well as shelves just for handbags. I also have one area that has several drawers built in - I store smaller evening bags, accessories, belts and sweaters in those drawers. I'm attaching one pic that shows a bit of the closet and will take some more tomorrow -- it's too dark here right now. The wall to the right of the shoe cubby area in this pic has handbag shelves all across the top with half of it also having shoe shelves and the other half hanging space. The rug is a Ushak from Turkey that we got while on vacation - I thought my closet which already has a chandelier, a cool bench and an antique batik sarong as a curtain also deserved a cool rug!
 

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Suzzeee said:
When we bought our new home one of my non-negotiable things was to have California Closets customize our large walk in closet and it is fabulous! I have a huge area that is a shoe cubby plus tons of shelves just for shoes as well as shelves just for handbags. I also have one area that has several drawers built in - I store smaller evening bags, accessories, belts and sweaters in those drawers. I'm attaching one pic that shows a bit of the closet and will take some more tomorrow -- it's too dark here right now. The wall to the right of the shoe cubby area in this pic has handbag shelves all across the top with half of it also having shoe shelves and the other half hanging space. The rug is a Ushak from Turkey that we got while on vacation - I thought my closet which already has a chandelier, a cool bench and an antique batik sarong as a curtain also deserved a cool rug!
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Suzzeee, your closet is bigger than my bathroom. So when you need quiet time, do you go hang out in there? C'mon, be honest. I sure would! You made a good deal. I dream of being able to find everything so easily.

There's a new girl in the apt. office here. It used to be two guys who have no comprehension of why anyone would even need a closet. I mentioned my cleaning project and she offered to come have a look at what I'm dealing with. She was shocked by that walk-thru room to the bath had nothing. So tomorrow, maintenance is going to come and see what they can do about it. Cross your fingers for me. Maybe I'll at least get a rod to hang coats on. However, a few shelves wouldn't hurt either.

Found this for bags - might be easier than shuffling thru a pile.
http://www.target.com/Whitmor-Handb...hSize=150&id=Whitmor Handbag File Clear White
 
#1,163
Suzzeeee, that's awesome. I'm filing that "non-negotiable" away for our future condo purchase. I only knew that the container store does custom closets; is California Closets cheaper?

Laura, great news about your apartment! I'm crossing my fingers that you get a nice pretty "walk-thru" area. (Ala Carrie's from S&TC!)

Me, I just purged a bunch of stuff--clothes, shoes, and purses that I never wear. We also moved (but only temporarily, so I'm not unpacking too much), and our closet is a walk-thru w. a white wire shelf all the way around that doubles as the hanger--huge but totally unorganized. So my bags are divided between the shelf and my huge black trunk. I want to wait and see what our permanent place has.

But....I've also ordered these: http://home-solutions.hsn.com/total-hanger-2-pack-expandable-clothing-rack_p-4176015_xp.aspx?sz=0&cat=&dept=hw0034&sf=hw&gs=&subcat=&attr=&o=-RI&prev=hp!sf!dept&ocm=HW%7Chw0034&ccm=HW|hw0034#product_tabs

They'd totally work for bag storage, if you have the room. I plan on using one for coats/bags and the other for drying...
 
#1,166
Thanks, enga. I had forgotten about Carrie's closet, but yes, that's exactly what mine is like. Here's the remnants of my clean out - minus the bags & shoes and things that went straight to the trash. Some is going to Goodwill and stuff that's like new is going to Bon. I gained weight during school and needed interview clothes, wore them once or twice for an hour and then lost the weight as soon as I started working. Plus, there are a few presents from the ex that I think it's healthy to purge as well.

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Holy, moley. I was so mesmerized by the functionality of that closet that I totally missed the chandelier. Nice touch.
 
#1,167
Don't put anything leather right on the white wire - it might leave marks in it showing where the wire lines are. I've made that mistake but luckily not with expensive stuff. Put a thick towel or blanket down first then the bag won't take on the shape of the shelf.

enga4 said:
Suzzeeee, that's awesome. I'm filing that "non-negotiable" away for our future condo purchase. I only knew that the container store does custom closets; is California Closets cheaper?

Laura, great news about your apartment! I'm crossing my fingers that you get a nice pretty "walk-thru" area. (Ala Carrie's from S&TC!)

Me, I just purged a bunch of stuff--clothes, shoes, and purses that I never wear. We also moved (but only temporarily, so I'm not unpacking too much), and our closet is a walk-thru w. a white wire shelf all the way around that doubles as the hanger--huge but totally unorganized. So my bags are divided between the shelf and my huge black trunk. I want to wait and see what our permanent place has.

But....I've also ordered these: http://home-solutions.hsn.com/total-hanger-2-pack-expandable-clothing-rack_p-4176015_xp.aspx?sz=0&cat=&dept=hw0034&sf=hw&gs=&subcat=&attr=&o=-RI&prev=hp!sf!dept&ocm=HW%7Chw0034&ccm=HW|hw0034#product_tabs

They'd totally work for bag storage, if you have the room. I plan on using one for coats/bags and the other for drying...
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#1,168
pigalle74 said:
Suzeeee, I'm sorry, but do you have a chandelier in your closet??? or am I just imagining things...either way, it look gorgeous
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I do -- our house and decorating style overall isn't "chandelier friendly" but my husband and I were fixing up his old house to sell after the final renters had moved out and we replaced this fixture with a modern one and once I actually started cleaning this up, it turned out to be gorgeous and I decided to keep it and the closet was the only place I could think of to put it so I just went with it -- it's a nice contrast to the modern, while finish of the CA closet built ins.
 
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enga4 said:
Suzzeeee, that's awesome. I'm filing that "non-negotiable" away for our future condo purchase. I only knew that the container store does custom closets; is California Closets cheaper?

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CA Closets is much more expensive but it's custom - they come out and measure and you can have it built to your specs. We have two closets we did in the Elfa from Container Store and they are nice as well but not as sturdy or as custom.
 
#1,170
sallyca said:
Don't put anything leather right on the white wire - it might leave marks in it showing where the wire lines are. I've made that mistake but luckily not with expensive stuff. Put a thick towel or blanket down first then the bag won't take on the shape of the shelf.
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Oooooo, thanks Sally! I'm fixing it right now! Good thing they've only been up maybe a week or two.
 
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