Crafting
"Her client likes a bench or other surface to throw a bag on for packing and can do that on this bench and on the top surface of the drawers seen in the previous photo. The bench was a store-bought item that Meisels customized with a luxe burgundy velvet cushion. “' was worried the cushion would slip, so I came up with the idea of finding worn mens’ belts to secure it in place as a unique touch,' she says"
"This desk was also a DIY project. Collard made the legs using two-by-fours and sawhorse brackets and topped them with a piece of glass from a surplus store. She finished the wood legs with a rich honey stain. 'It was super easy and cheap,' she says. The industrial-style stool is from a thrift shop."
"Color up. Pegboard makes it easy to change the display in this toddler’s bedroom as time passes. The board itself and the display on it repeat colors from the curtains and rug for extra style points. Pegboard suppliers offer colored versions, but perforated hardboard also is easy to paint. Use a suitable primer and then spray-paint in the color you want (make sure you have a mask, goggles and gloves) or use a small roller. If you take the latter option, don’t overload the roller or you’ll risk blocking the holes."
"1. Upcycled magazine bookend. Find a stack of old magazines and tape them together. Using a flat paintbrush, paint the sides of the pages with an acrylic shimmery gold. Allow the pages to dry, then add a pattern. I chose a simple chevron-like pattern. Tip: Make sure to use issues of the same magazine for a consistent, flat surface. This DIY project can be repurposed later on in another part of your home."
"1. Make a foraged centerpiece. You don’t need to buy anything special; just collect all the ingredients from your garden, arrange them in a group and fasten with a length of twine. Place the natural arrangement on the table as the centerpiece or on a sideboard surrounded by votive candles. To create a more interesting centerpiece, look for brightly colored leaves, branches covered in lichen and textural elements like pine cones, seedpods and berries."
"8. Back a bookshelf with colorful paper. You can use vintage wallpaper, gift wrap, scrapbooking paper or any other pretty paper you have for this project. Remove everything from the shelves or cupboard you want to line, and remove the shelves as well if you can. Using double-sided tape, and trimming your paper as needed, apply the paper to the back wall. Replace the shelves and your stuff — your ho-hum bookcase is now a focal point."
"Rig up bar shelving with old crates. Alternating between open side out and back side out makes this arrangement of wooden crates especially appealing. Hung behind a bar or kitchen counter, or above a bar cart, these shelves provide rustic storage for your best bottles and an assortment of mason jar glasses."
"Project: Illustrated Clipboards Clipboards are an inexpensive and easy way to update a blank space on your wall. Begin by prepping your space and outlining your letters in pencil. Add paint and you're done! If you want to reuse the clipboards later, try using colorful Japanese washi tape to spell out something instead"
"5. Clear Labeled Boxes When it comes to toys that you want your child to have access to anytime, open baskets are best. But when it comes to craft supplies and toys with tiny pieces that you would like to be able to store until they’re needed (or until they can be used with supervision), clear stackable boxes are the way to go. Add neat labels to make it easy to grab what you need at a glance."
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