Creative closet organization

 

My unique style goes beyond my business, UNUSUAL FIT. I think creatively in EVERYTHING I do and it starts in the morning when I am getting ready...

There are a few things that I am totally obsessed with... I mean other than crafting of course. Like any other woman I like to get dressed up and look nice. Well, some days anyway. Most of the time I am dressed to work in my shop and I'm usually covered in paint and sawdust. But I must add... I LOVE IT!

If things aren't out in the open in my closet I tend to NOT wear them!! For those of you who know me you KNOW that it is not at all because I am lazy. I just don't like rummaging through drawers to find clothes or accessories like I do when it comes to a tag sale or yard sale! I like to store things in my closet in a very neat, organized way that gives me complete access during a busy morning. I have spent many hours in my walk in closet, the size of a small room :) , organizing it to be ... well almost perfect! Since I wear scarves all year round I tend to have a rather larger collection. So a quick and easy DIY project for YOUR walk-in closet is this curtain rod scarf holder! I got this lightweight curtain rod from IKEA for literally dollars! Every scarf I own is easily hung up and I can always find the right one to match!

Spining Fabric Display

Extending a special Thank you to Kens Carpetland (in Springfield, MA) for this sweet addition to my studio.  For those of you who have a collection of fabric like I do, well this spinning beauty is such a great way to organize any upholstery room. I am now able to just spin this display around and choose what fabric inspires me versus digging through tote after tote! When organizing this display I found fabric I had no idea that I even had! Check with business that are remodeling or going out of business for great finds such as this!

Table turned Bench

Who says you can't sit on tables! Ok folks it's time to break the rules! If you were one of those mischievous children constantly getting in trouble for something like myself, (hey I couldn't help it if I got adventurous) then it's time to be a little rebellious! This table turned bench was a perfect fit for my low to the floor windows. I like to spend warm nights reading ... HGTV magazine of course or watching summer thunderstorms pass through. The bench gave me comfort, room, and it didn't block my low windows. Oh and additionally I found out this is a perfect pet bed! My cat soon took it over and spent her days sprawled out sunbathing and then at night sticking her head out to reach the warm breeze.

This project was fairly easy and the best part … the table was FREE (from the side of the road... I Love trash day). There was however a crack down the center of the top. Nothing a little wood glue can't fix. I used painters tape underneath the table so when I poured the wood glue in the crack it wouldn't leak through and end up on the floor. After it was taped I had to use several applications of wood glue to completely fill the crack. After it dried overnight I took out the sander. I sanded just the sides and the legs since the top would be covered. After it was sanded I used BEHR paint and primer in one to paint the sides and legs. After the paint was all dry I was ready to officially transform this baby! I used 4" foam for the top. I liked the look the thicker foam gave the table, it made it look more bench like and not to mention... more comfort! I used some spray adhesive (on the table top) to attach the foam to the table so it wouldn't slide around. I sprawled the measured fabric on the ground, centered the foam on top of it and slowly lowered the top of the table down to foam(table will be upside down at this point). Then I took out my staple gun and stapled the fabric to the table. While it’s flipped over this would be a good time to check all the hardware. Tighten any screws and nuts as tight as you can (you DO NOT want any wobbly legs).  Then I flipped it back over and ...

 

As you can see here I couldn't make up my mind on the fabric. I switched it out twice before I decided Green it was! I'll find a few throw pillows and toss then on top for some accents (Iget picky here). I placed some big baskets under the bench for storage (not the ones shown in the top picture.. I went MUCH larger). If you have the space to work with... use it to it's max! I'm looking for a much smaller table now to put in my kitchen in hopes that people may use it to take their shoes off when entering my home. This would soley benefit myself... I feel like I spend forever cleaning the floors! Hope to see some of your tables turned benches!!

Old Window Chalkboard

 

 



Happy New Year everyone! Another year has flown by and it's time once again to make those New year resolutions. Gosh... where to start!? So, as the new year rolls in we all have to pick and choose which new years resolutions are something worth sticking too.

Well, like many of you I made more than one (probaly becasue I'll only stick to one). So the organizing freak that I am decided that this window chalkboard would be a creative way to spruce up my office but also remind me (daily) that I have set goals for myslef and I must stick with them. And for those of you smart people who have choosen to NOT make resolutions.. smart But this is still a great project for you!

I found this old window for FREE on craigslist......
 

When I got to the location I had found out there were STACKS of windows. So I did when any junk collector would have done.... FILLED my car! Yes, I literally stuffed it to the point of not being able to see out of any window other than... well, my windshield of course!

I believe it was Pinterst that had sparked my interest for this project and I can't wait to try each idea. I kept my first window pretty simple with just a little bit of chalkboard paint to see how it would work. I first had to sand, sand and sane some more! The picture shown above was actually the back of this project and the other side has layers of chipping paint and dirt. I then painted the white and then free handed the chalkboard paint (with several coats). The chain was a very cheap purchase from Home Depot. This was a quick and pretty simple project for those of you looking to dip into DIY!

 

The best part is that I still have a stack of windows to play with. I can alter colors and styles. There are ENDLESS possibities for customizing these windows. I added a few of my favorites (from Pinterest) that I will be sure to dabble in soon! Be sure to come back to check out the rest of them!

 

 

SHABBY CHIC VINTAGE CHAIR

AFTER:

 

Sanding, sanding, and more sanding!! Layers later.... I was able to start the first NEW layer of paint! I was inspired by the fabric chosen and began with an Apple Green as the base color. and for the top coat I chose a Smokey Blue. I distressed the chair using sandpaper and some steel wool. The cushion was added for comfort and finally the chair was completed with two layers of Poly!

BEFORE:     

ART BENCH

<3 THE ART BENCH <3

 

SHABBY CHIC CANDLEBOX

SHABBY CHIC CANDLEBOX

My mind is constantly turning and trying to find new creations to make. This long candlebox was created from scratch. Pieces of wood that were being thrown out were given to me just for this purpose. Built with a worn vitage look, modern accents were added with the glass stones and long glass vases in which the candles are placed.

CREATIVE BENCH SET

 CREATIVE BENCH SET

           BEFORE                                                                                              AFTER

These benches have been completely refurbished from the outdoor material, to the cushions, to the polyurethaned, crackled paint finish. Great for Creating that certain summer look with these right colors to match! All 3 for set price, email with any questions!