I’ve been trying to make up my mind on how to line the drawers of the recently re-finished dresser in my son’s room. The typical ways would include covering the drawers with (a) patterned and colorful contact paper – there are plenty of pretty designs to chose from nowadays (b) fabric or (c) paper (such as… Continue Reading
I try to keep the kitchen counters clutter free; I spend lots of time cooking, and I like to have a clean and organized space where I can function and enjoy my time when preparing a meal. Lately, I’ve noticed that stuff has been adding up on the counters: we just got a new coffeemaker and we’re not quite ready to get rid of the… Continue Reading
Two birthdays ago, my mother and sister gave me a present that made me ecstatic: my very first sewing machine! My initial reaction was to promise my sister that I would sew something for her, anything she wanted! She asked for fabric pouches to store her jewelry when traveling. Very easy to make, but it seemed that I was always too… Continue Reading
Boxes, boxes, boxes! I could have hundreds and I’d still want more! I just can’t pass a nice box without studying its design, size, shape and material. I always have a good reason for buying one and I always find the best use for it in some part of the house. A box serves a dual purpose: It can be used… Continue Reading
I was shopping for hardware the other day, looking for knobs to replace the ones on the Craiglist vanity desk I was giving a remake. In between handles, knobs, and brackets, I found a brass hook with a curved shape that I loved. Now a hook’s main purpose is to hang a towel or two in the bathroom, a… Continue Reading
It’s been quite a while since I first pinned these nesting neon boxes by Kate Spade on my Pinterest “future projects” board. They’re not for sale anymore but they’re still absolutely desirable, especially now that spring is coming. It wasn’t until last week that I finally decided to repurpose some old storage boxes that were part of my… Continue Reading
I hope you haven’t already taken down your Christmas decorations because I have an easy way for storing Christmas lights. I tried this method last year and for the first time, I didn’t have to go through the struggle of tangled lights! And this last November, when I brought in all the decoration boxes, I was pleasantly surprised… Continue Reading
Over the past weekend, while we were shopping for some good Napa Valley wine, I asked the store owner if he had any empty wooden wine crates that I could take home. They are quite difficult to find nowadays, as most producers have lowered their cost by packaging and shipping wine in carton boxes. But, some wineries continue… Continue Reading
Covering a box with wrapping paper is nothing new, but attaching a metallic handle is certainly a lovely addition! And when the box is actually an old shoe box, that is certainly a transformation! My new storage boxes look super cute on the shelf and they’re so convenient ~ I can now organize any smaller… Continue Reading
Our little entryway has been much more functional since I made a couple of small additions to the space: I added a cute étagère that I found online (for free!) and a mirror that made this small and darker part of the house feel more open and bright (check out all the updates, here). In that same entryway, there is one more wall, and… Continue Reading
