Dear Ms. Thomas – I love shoes; just can’t get enough. I crave them! The trouble is I can’t organize them. Do you have any tips? I’m desperate; I have a lot of shoes (expensive shoes). I would like to be able to see them but when I put them out, on display in my closet, they get dusty. Since my appetite for shoes is not likely to be satisfied anytime soon, do you have any creative organizing ideas? - Elizabeth
Dear Elizabeth,
Don’t despair, the “shoe chef” is here! (Get it? Sounds like sous chef.) My suggestion is to organize your shoes the gourmet way. Below are photos of the chic, fashionable shoe boxes I used to organize my very own shoes. Each lavender box has a 4 x 6 frame where a photo of the shoe can be inserted. The insides of the boxes are a deep eggplant-purple; yummy!
These boxes are a d’lish serving of sole food; sturdy, glossy, pretty and uber functional. If photographing your shoes sounds too labor-intensive you can write a description of the shoe on a card (included with each box) and organize them that way.
Another idea is to write a description of the shoe and a list of the outfits the shoe can be worn with.
If you want more information on these boxes, let me know via email. I’ve cooked up a deal with the creator of the boxes and have them for sale. To contact the vendor directly go to: closetfetish.com
By Geralin Thomas on 08/14/08 in OH! Organizing Hints, Life, Style, Featured, Columns, Stylish Women, Main Feature, An Organized Life
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August 22nd, 2008 at 8:08 am
Have you thought about using clear plastic boxes? No need to take pictures. You can see into the box!
August 25th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
WOW! These boxes look great. I am using those clear plastic boxes to store my shoes and these boxes are so much more chic.
September 4th, 2008 at 8:31 pm
@ Myra
Yes, the clear plastic boxes are easy-to-find and very affordable. The are a nice option too.
@ Bart
Great minds think alike! Both you and Myra (see the comment below yours) mentioned the clear plastic boxes. I wanted to give Elizabeth, the person asking the question, an option she may not have thought of or seen before.
Of course, the simplest solution is to use the boxes the shoes came in–but for those who want a “gourmet” shoe option, these boxes are scrumptious.
Thanks for reading a posting comments. Feel free to send me a question related to any organizing challenges you might be encountering. I enjoy hearing from readers.