Pretty Little Things: A Magical Home for Your Treasures

A cozy guide to styling your favorite treasures and pretty little things — jewelry, crystals, keepsakes, perfumes, and vanity accessories — into a beautiful, magical display that brings joy to your everyday space.

There’s something comforting and magical about having a special place for the little things you love most. Not the practical, everyday storage kind of place, but a magical one. A cabinet, shelf, or vanity nook where beauty, memory, and intention all live together. This is your invitation to create a home for your treasures and pretty little things — one that feels romantic, personal, and a little bit enchanted. When done thoughtfully, these spaces become more than storage. They become daily rituals, tiny altars, and visual reminders of what brings you joy.

You definitely don’t need a cabinet or closet for this. You can simply have your magical space displayed openly on a dresser or anywhere you like. I loved the idea of being able to close doors so that none of my items would get dusty or be knocked over by my cats!

I created this to be a beautiful, girly, sacred space area that felt magical to open up. I wanted a nice place to hold my jewelry and crystals instead of having them stored with all my other accessories. When I open the doors it just exudes good vibes and sparkle.

✧ What to Keep Inside ✧

The magic starts with what you choose to display. This isn’t about filling every inch — it’s about surrounding yourself with items that spark happiness, nostalgia, or inspiration.

Special Treasures & Keepsakes

These are the items that carry stories. A trinket from a trip, a vintage find, something passed down, or a small object tied to a meaningful moment. Even the tiniest keepsake can feel powerful when it’s given its own place instead of being tucked away in a drawer.
If it makes you smile every time you see it, it belongs here.

I keep a rose that I saved from my wedding bouquet in a small gold glass box.

Sacred Details & Intentional Decor

I like to decorate with pretty details like sage bundles and palo santo sticks, dried flower bundles in vintage vases, and floral-infused candles. I love the altar-like energy it brings to this space.

A few of my favorite vintage vases serve as a beautiful pink backdrop.

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Jewelry

Jewelry is one of the easiest ways to add instant beauty and personality to a display. Rings, necklaces, bracelets, and charms double as decor when styled intentionally. Instead of hiding them in boxes, let them become part of the visual story — sparkling, layered, and easy to reach.

I keep out jewelry I want to wear or things on rotation lately. I don’t keep every single piece of jewelry I own in here, just special pieces or daily worn items. This way it doesn’t get cluttered, and I’m more intentional about what jewelry I’m wearing. Seeing your jewelry displayed often encourages you to actually wear it.

Rings are my favorite piece of jewelry, so of course I had to display all my favorite gemstone rings in this glamourous ring holder box.

Ring holders:

Crystals & Stones

Crystals bring an instant sense of magic and intention to any display, especially when they’re grouped together like a tiny, glowing landscape. Mixing points, clusters, and raw stones creates beautiful layers of color, texture, and light — soft pinks, purples, blues, and iridescent finishes all playing off one another. Arranging them on a vintage tray elevates the collection, making it feel curated and special. I love letting taller points rise behind smaller clusters, allowing each piece to shine while still feeling connected, like a little crystal garden tucked inside your cabinet.

Crystals:

Favorite Beauty Items

This is the place for the makeup and beauty items you reach for most or simply love looking at. Think pretty compacts, lipsticks in beautiful packaging, or products that feel luxurious to use. When makeup is displayed thoughtfully, getting ready becomes less of a chore and more of a ritual.

Perfumes

Perfume bottles are tiny works of art. Displaying them adds elegance and a sensory element to your space. Each bottle represents a mood, a memory, or a version of yourself — why not let them shine?

I store my most used nail polishes on a vintage gold tray to keep them organized.

✧ Ways to Make It More Magical ✧

Once you’ve chosen your treasures, it’s time to elevate the space itself. These details are what turn a cabinet or shelf into something truly special.

Add Sensor Lights

One of the simplest upgrades with the biggest impact. Sensor lights that turn on when doors open instantly make the space feel intentional and luxurious. Not only do they help you see everything clearly, but they also create a moment — like opening a jewelry box in a fairytale.

I used adhesive puck lights and stuck them to the top, but I think stringing fairy lights inside would look so pretty too.

Lighting:

Line the Interior

Applying pretty vinyl paper or shelf liner is an easy way to add personality. Soft marbles, florals, vintage patterns, or subtle shimmer instantly elevate the interior and make everything inside feel more curated.

I added contact paper in a marble design to the shelves. It’s a small detail that makes the space feel special.

Use Backsplash or Wallpaper

For an extra layer of glam, add peel-and-stick wallpaper or backsplash to the back panel. This creates depth and visual interest, especially behind crystals, jewelry, and glass trays. It turns the cabinet into a backdrop rather than just a container.
I added peel and stick mother of pearl backsplash. The subtle sparkle of the pearl makes the cabinet bright and glamourous.

Organize with Pretty Trays & Dishes

Grouping items is key to keeping the space beautiful rather than cluttered. Trays, dishes, and bowls create structure while still feeling decorative. I love the romantic vanity vibes that vintage and antique trays create. They make everything feel collected instead of chaotic.

I thought this vintage pink ashtray would be perfect to hold my pastel collection of crystals and stones.

I handmake these crystal trinket trays that include crystals, glitter and rhinestones embedded into the plate. I think it’s perfect for holding little treasures.

Crystal jewelry trays:

Use Non-Conventional Jewelry Displays

Think beyond hooks and stands:
Drape necklaces over sculptures. I have a vintage sculpture that I hang my longer necklaces on.

Rest rings on crystals or stone points or hang bracelets on large crystal clusters. I use this amethyst cluster to display my beautiful beaded stone bracelets from Love Ashlina Adorné.

This gorgeous geode box is where I like to keep gemstone chains.

I love to drape necklaces across larger stones, like this beautiful rose quartz chunk.

These unexpected displays blur the line between decor and function, making your treasures feel like art.

✧ A Space That Feels Like You ✧

A magical home for your treasures doesn’t need to be perfect or overly styled. It should feel layered, loved, and deeply personal. The beauty comes from the mix — sparkle next to stone, vintage next to modern, memory next to beauty.

When you create a space like this, you’re not just organizing things — you’re honoring them. And in doing so, you’re reminding yourself daily that your joy deserves to be seen.

xo, Sarah