Have you ever noticed how one innocent little piece of vintage bar paraphernalia seems to sprout into a collection, seemingly out of nowhere? You pick up a set of swizzle sticks at a yard sale or uncover a handful of matchbooks in a relative's desk drawer and suddenly you've got collecting fever! And all of that stuff can really take up a lot of space. The good news is that other bar accoutrements and vintage found items often make the best storage! Here are a few ideas - dig around and you probably already have perfect items to store your cocktail-related gems!
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| How many shakers can you use at one time? Use some to store swizzle sticks! |
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| The same goes for shot glasses - store cocktail picks in them! |
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| Vases aren't just for flowers! Store swizzle sticks, straws, bar spoons and more! |
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| When they're not holding ice, ice buckets can hold matchbooks and more! |
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| And an ice bucket with a lid lets you keep stuff you don't want seen hidden. |
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| Tiki bowls make great storage, too! |
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| This mail organizer holds swag from various events, but has plenty of room for booklets and more. |
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| Vintage suitcases are well-known storage containers, but don't forget about the little ones! Perfect for playing cards... |
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| Not to mention coasters, picks and so much more! |
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| Are your records overflowing their shelves? File folder racks are a great solution! And, as offices increasingly go paperless, they're easy to find cheaply or free. This one is a street find! |
Do you have any great storage tips to share? We'd love to hear them! I'm in an organizing frame of mind lately...
