Usually you don’t think of metal work as being light and delicate. The works of Cal Lane changed all that for me! She takes old storage tanks, draws her design, then goes to work, cutting out beautiful delicate patterns from some of the hardest metals there are:
Tags: metal
Can you believe the New Year is almost here? This is the time I kick my organizing into high gear. I want all the clutter to go and everything to have it’s place. I’ve declared a day last week as closet day, and made great headway. A whole truck full off to the thrift store was made. There’s still work to do though. One of the biggest problem areas in my house is the kitchen counter. Everything gets thrown there when we walk in the door and it stacks up fast. I have made a habit to go through all my mail right when it comes in the door and that has helped. But I still have “valuable papers” aka invites and permission slips, etc. that need a spot temporarily. And did I mention the phones and gadgets we have up the freakin’ wazoo?
Here is a solution I’m starting with. A charging/valet station. There are a lot of charging stations popping up around there and I have found quite a variety that I’d like to share with you.
1. $15- I love this and it’s probably my favorite as it fits all my needs and it’s easy to customize. What a great modification by ikea hacker using the mackis storage unit from ikea.
2. $39- from One Way Furniture.
3. $90- sleek and simple.
4. $30- need a wall hanging station? This would be perfect! Available in white or black.
5. $50- So simple and lovely.
6. $44- from Opentip.com. I would love to add a little texture by dropping a little wall paper sample in the picture slot. Wouldn’t that be cute?
7. $50- from Target. A one stop pit stop for everything!
8. $43- I love this natural bamboo option. So natural and simple.
9. $20- inexpensive solution to get you organized.
10. $62- from Pottery Barn. I love the white color, but it also comes in black and brown.
11. $60- from Pottery Barn. This is not technically a charging station, but I thought it was pretty cool. And really, if the ipod or iphone is plug in, it will charge, right? This has speakers too which would be a great option for a kitchen or office.
12. $30- this is so simple and sleek for your desktop.
So what do you think? Are these something that you use in your home? Do you have any favorites?
Tags: charging stations, valet
Do you have a goal to freshen your nest with this upcoming New Year? Not sure where to start? Well, let us help you get off on the right foot. Watch the video below for some pointers.
As I mention in the video, all you need to get started is our Space Planner. You can find it on our right hand sidebar, or click here. Here’s an example of how it works. Trust me, it’s easy schmeasy and can save you a lot of time and money in the long run.
Enjoy it and use the heck out of it! If you’ve tried it, let us know what you think! As always, we are here to help if you need it.
Tags: floorplan, layout, space planner
I wanted a living room for today, one that was fairly monochromatic with a pop of color. I also wanted a few wood tones to warm up the space. I think I achieved it! It’s cool, yet calm and filled with warmth!
1. Lotus Rug from Ballard Designs. This was the starting point for my design. I wanted a large pattern on the floor and then to keep it simple for the rest of the space.
2. Gus Modern Jane Sofa from CSN Stores. This sofa is great! It has got clean lines, yet is very stuffed for a super comfy feel to it! Great for curling up and reading a book!
3. EKBY shelving from IKEA. Simple and clean lined, the color almost melts into the wall and lets the accents placed on it be the spotlight.
4. Textured white vases from West Elm. Love how the texture plays up the shapes of the vases. When choosing a more monochromatic scheme, be sure that there are different textures to keep things visually appealing.
5. Bellona Ceramic Lamp from Wal-Mart. Love this simple lamp! It helps to pull in more color while keeping things simple!
6. Colors from Sherwin Williams: Main Paint Color: SW 7648 Big Chill and Accent Paint Color: SW 6703 Frolic (LOVE that name!)
7. Maple Flooring from Anderson Flooring. By adding this beautiful warm floor into the space, you warm it up and allow for a gorgeous natural feeling to ground the cool greys and accent greens.
Tags: living room
I hope everyone has a wonderful day today! We’d like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!
{Make your own tree with instructions from A Little Hut}
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Tags: christmas tree, project
