When we moved into our new house, the previous homeowner was proud to show me that she had converted the smaller “man” closet in the master bedroom into a very large linen closet. When I heard man closet, my ears perked up and I knew immediately it would need to turn back into the man… Read More Bathroom shelves for extra storage
I bought three large Virserum frames from Ikea (27 ½ x 39 ¼ “) for a giant blank wall I had in our office area. Of course, I didn’t know what I was going to put in them. I just knew I was at Ikea for the first time in ages and I should buy… Read More DIY triangle artwork with tape
I love black and white + I love geometric prints + I love a good deal = I love the Lappljung Ruta pillow from Ikea ($10). I’ve had a crush on this pillow for awhile, but I’ve been seeing it everywhere and these designers have made me realize I need take the plunge. I was holding… Read More Ikea’s smart Lappljung Ruta pillow
I’ve had my eye on this baby for awhile. And I’ve decided, the next time I go to Ikea the Malm occasional table will be mine. It looks like they originally created it to go over a bed, so you can work or eat or play or be generally lazy all day! Whahoo! But there are… Read More Ikea Malm occasional table love
I’m always on the lookout for lovely, unique, inexpensive artwork. I would love to support artists and buy huge, one-of-a-kind canvases covered in marvelous colors and perfected dabs of paint, but alas, my funds are insufficient. And I adore artwork from a trip or that has a special memory — that’s the best. But sometimes… Read More Gift wrap as art
I looked a long time for some metal shelves to put in the entryway to our front door. The reason I looked so long is because I wanted a deal. I searched Craigslist, eBay, a couple garage sales, but people were asking quite a bit for their used shelves. One day I drove past a… Read More Outdoor plant shelves