This weekend we switched out our night stands and are in need of a new home to rest our eyeglasses at night. The search began as we found everything from Muppets to Retro and Classic to Modern. Check them out after the jump...
Bedside Eyeglass Storage
We knew that we wanted to avoid eyeglass holders that resembled over-exaggerated body parts (typically giant noses) and most forms of wildlife (bass, goats, sheep, eagles) that wear your glasses while you sleep. That being said, we are horrible about hanging onto pouches of any kind, or actually using them. So check out the finds below to see if any of them would have a place by your bed as well.
We spotted this crocheted "Ernie" Eyeglass Holder over on Craftzine. You can check it out here. It's not exactly design-forward in nature, but it's just so darn cute we had to mention it.
Your glasses don't have to rest on the face of a Muppet to be safe from scratches. This leather valet tray should do the trick nicely. It is also a great spot to keep your watch or rings as well. They come in multiple colors and personalization is also offered.
These laminated-fabric trays come in dozens of colors. There are more and more colors/patterns each month. So if there isn't something you see now, check back later!
While hunting for eyeglass holders, we hadn't really expected to come across anything from a spa supplier. But we love the idea of this simple holder that could be painted or stained (or just sealed) to match your decor. It could either be attached to a wall just as it is, or the side of your night stand even.
Photos courtesy of the retail websites supporting the product.
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I just fold mine and place them neatly on top of the night stand. Do like the spa holder however.
view JonathanB's profile
I can't have mine out in the open, or my cat knocks them around and chews on them. I'm stuck with a case that hides them. I like the tray idea, though.
view Joan A.'s profile
I love the Ernie, you could adapt the concept into just about any sort of critter. My only problem - the cat would love it even more!
view feathers's profile
I attached a U-shaped cupboard door handle upside down to the bottom of my nightstand, and hang my glasses from it. Of course, I have glasses with the curled wire earpieces, the other sort wouldn't work that way, but it does save space on my little nightstand-shelf
view fjorlief's profile
I showed my eight-year-old the Ernie and asked if she'd dig going to the thrift store and finding a doll head or stuffed animal (with a nose!) and knock their noggin off, put a weight at the base, sew it up and use it to store her glasses. She was totally into the idea. Hopefully we can avoid making a decapitated doll/stuffed head look creepy. haha
view Kimber's profile
Those are all soo cute! I use this glasses holder at work that I got at Ten Thousand Villages - http://www.tenthousandvillages.com/catalog/product.detail.php?product_id=7600
view kimpossible9's profile
Hubby and I recently got a new platform bed, with built in tables on either side. The bed is black, the spread is tuquoise, and I placed two different vintage red lacquer trays on each side for our glasses. I think it's really pretty.
view paintitbright's profile
I'd rather spend money on nice glasses than a specialized holder. Mine go in the (free) case they came in. Protected from dust.
view peacelily's profile
I absolutely ADORE the owl at the top. Any idea where I can find one?
view wintersonata's profile
I'd never seen that spa one before, or Ernie - thanks!
For some more ideas, you could see my blog post on this subject.
view Jeri Dansky's profile
@wintersonata, I think this is it.
And here is something that looks very similar.
view Jeri Dansky's profile
I made that ernie!
http://forkeeps-by-sarah.blogspot.com/
view sarah417's profile
These look cool, though I'll stick with just laying mine on the nightstand - not really worth the money since if people are here to see it, I'm also going to be wearing my glasses.
view ChrisGal's profile