If asked if they saw a connection between jewelry and gadgets, most women would say no. There’s those weird pendant flash drives and that’s about it.

So a Jewelry Valet Cell Phone Charging Station, what the hell?

Actually… it’s not a bad idea. Fashion and tech are not mutually exclusive anymore, so you can bet that beautiful girl over there has an iPhone or at least a Zune hidden away in her purse. And when she gets home, she needs somewhere to put them.

While this bastard child of a jewelry box and a charging station is too small to do either job perfectly, it’s just the thing to throw on your dresser and fumble through in the morning. The top compartment can hold a few work-appropriate earrings and necklaces, while the bottom drawer will keep the phone and mp3 player out of the way and easy to find. Win-win.

(Although it’s on sale as a Valentine’s Day special… it’s too generic, ok? Unless she specifically said she wants one.)

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $9.97 on ImprovementsCatalog.com.

Via GearDiary

Why bother with complicated storage solutions when you can go simple and flexible? Literally flexible.

The GearGripper is a strip of soft posable foam, which can be bent in any shape to hold all sorts of objects. Ok, all sorts of gadgets, we know that’s what we need it for.

I’m all for things that help me control the chaos, even more so if they can be customized. How often do you find something that can hold your cell phone, your camera and your mp3 player, maybe even a pen or two? If you’re naturally a messy person, you can just put the Gripper on top of the desk and press things into it as you stop needing them. No opening of drawers, docking stations or God knows what…

And, since we mentioned it, this can make a great desk organizer too, for those “everything goes” drawers where you can never find anything. Two of these thrown in and problem solved.

(All messiness comes from lack of proper storage options, not lack of interest on the part of the user. Fact.)

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $4.99 on Amazon.com.

Via RedFerret

Most fridges are well-designed and the space organization is flexible enough to allow all sorts of pots and pans to fit in. The only place I’ve ever had problems with is the door; all those bottles and cans just don’t seem to fit in there!

It’s a trivial problem though, so I was surprised to see there’s actually an object dedicated to optimizing storage in there. The Fridge Door Can Caddy makes stacking cans easier and less space-consuming, since it allows for 4 cans to go on top of each other. Not vital for everyone, but if you’re a hardcore soda drinker and find your fridge constantly taken over by Cokes or 7Ups…

Maybe $10 is a bit too much for something non-essential like this, but I sure missed one when we were sampling every type of beer we could find last week…

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $9.98 on TaylorGifts.com.

Via Coolest Gadgets

Is it just me or do novelty products aimed at women tend to have the silliest names? “Catchy” does not always equal “good”.

Name aside, the Purseket is a very interesting invention. Women change bags very often and we all know that phrase: “I left it in the other purse”. Transferring everything from purse to purse is time consuming. And another thing: do purses ever have enough pockets? I swear manufacturers think we only ever carry 3 items with us.

The Pursekets solve both these problems. They have 5, 6 or 8 pockets, according to size, perfect for organizing the small things. Once rolled up and placed inside a bag, they expand along the lines of the bag, leaving the middle free for larger objects. No more frantic digging after the wallet! And, of course, when switching purses all you need to do is move the Purseket.

They come in 3 sizes and a lot of colors, so there should be something for everyone there. I’ve already chosen my favorite…

How much under $29.99?
A little: $18-$22 on Purseket.com.

Via Outblush

Women have a knack of filling every inch of available space with something, so things can get tricky once in a while. At some point there will be no space left, and that’s when you need to start getting new ideas.

Bathroom cabinets are never large enough. I nearly doubled my cabinet space recently and it filled up in no time. But really… you have your 2 types of deodorants, toothbrush, 3 toothpastes, soap, face cream, make-up, maybe the boyfriend’s stuff… how can you fit everything in there?

Well, if your cabinet is metallic, you’re in luck. The Magnetic Cosmetic Holders offer an easy way of storing some of your make-up accessories, making them easier to find and making room inside at the same time. Of course, if you’ve got a wooden or plastic cabinet, tough luck. Maybe some extra strong glue might help…

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $9.98 on Amazon.com.

I like having people over and I try to make them as comfortable as possible. I have a guest room (usually known as “the office”), but after seeing a friend hang her shirts on the side of the door I realized that room isn’t very convenient for someone who wants to spend a longer amount of time.

I promptly forgot the thought… until I saw the Hang ‘n Hide Folding Laundry Rack. It’s exactly what I was looking for. It mounts on the door or wall and, when extended, it offers space for about 17 hangers; when folded, you almost don’t know it’s there, which makes it perfect for a room that’s not frequently used.

Then again, it’s a bit on the expensive side, so I’ll have to think long and hard about exactly how much comfort I want to offer my guests…

How much under $29.99?
A little: $29.74 on Amazon.com.

Via bookofjoe

This is by no means a new idea (I have a bread basket like this), but it’s smart enough to warrant a mention.

The Travel Tray is extremely simple to use and can be indispensable for the messy people among us. It’s probably more useful for travel, but I could use it perfectly well around the house – for example to store my 4 or 5 sets of keys (don’t ask), which I can never find.

It’s extremely convenient as opposed to other storage trays because it’s flat, so it takes up virtually no room in your bags, and when assembled you get a 8 x 5 x 2″ deep basket, with a separate compartment for your glasses.

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $8.85 on Magellans.com.

Via bookofjoe

I’m not big on jewelry, but even the 4 or 5 necklaces I have always end up in one big knot, no matter how tidy I try to put them in the box. It’s just… a box doesn’t work for delicate necklaces. They will get tangled up, and the most difficult to untangle will be the one you want to wear tonight.

My temporary solution was hanging them on a couple of nails I hammered in the cupboard where I kept them. But the Mini Coat Rack Jewelry Stand looks much better and offers more storage space. With 6 large and 6 small hooks it can hold a lot of things – not only necklaces, but also rings, bracelets, earrings -, keeping them handy and tidy.

A bit too expensive, maybe, but sometimes spending a little is preferable to lots of daily frustration.

How much under $29.99?
A little: $24 on UrbanOutfitters.com.

Via FashionablyGeek

If you’ve got a lot of jewelry, some items remains unworn because you just don’t run into them… And it’s difficult to keep a mental list of all the necklaces or rings you have.

A Clear Top Ring Box sounds like a very good idea for a girl who has a lot of jewelry. One, you can easily see through it, so no more opening and closing a dozen boxes. Two, it keep everything in order, so you won’t have look for that ruby ring from grandma under a bunch of bracelets. Three, it’s big enough to fit a lot of rings.

How much under $29.99?
A little: $24.98 on ShopGetOrganized.com.

“Don’t come near me while I’m ironing” is among the first lessons a child learns. Hot = bad. Mum or dad have to pay constant attention and, even if your house is toddler-free, we all know that a moment of distraction can mean a nasty burn. I always try to store the cooling iron in the most remote corner of the room, because I am perfectly capable of stepping on it… and that probably hurts a lot.

I love the concept of the Sunbeam Hot Iron Storage Case and I’m sure it will make a lot of people happy, because it lets you store you iron as soon as you’re done with it. No more waiting for it to cool down, no more worrying about accidents, no more accidentally knocking it over the bed and making a hole in the cover. Even better, you can mount it on a wall to save space.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $19.99 on JardenStore.com.

Via ubergizmo