Met up with a girlfriend a few nights ago for dinner and we had a great time chatting just about anything from our kids to natural fat burner. After dinner, we adjourned to a cafe for coffee. This cafe belongs to another friend of ours and what caught my eyes when I was there was the cute Male/Female WC sign on the wall. My friend told me that she bought the handcrafted signs from Mooza at Etsy.com. I just love them, don’t you?
I found a really neat idea on how to organize the toiletries in the bathroom. Kristen at Peace Love and Craft decided to do something with the shelving in her bathroom. She got some canvas containers from Ikea and labelled the organizers with wool yarns. Cool huh? Now she has a neat storage for accessories, jewelry, toiletries and etc. Hmm…perhaps I should get some canvas organizers and do the same in my closet. I need to keep my scarves, hats, equestrian helmets, riding gloves, and socks in a better organized way.
I was at a friend’s house, helping her with the payday advance loan application a few days ago. I couldn’t help but notice how she uses a ladder to decorate her bathroom. I have always love the idea of using ladders to decorate the home. Many people use ladder to decorate the wall, as a plant stand or just as a decor piece in the living area. Some ladders are being re-purposed as shelves. Below are a few inspiring ways to decorate with ladders.
I found this fabulous etsy store called Old Crow Farm from GoingHomeToRoost.com. Old Crow Farm rescues cool junk for those who love to spruce up their home or office with vintage items. I found so many lovely things in this online shop. Here are some of my favourite pieces.
White and Chippy White Basket
This rescued farm find is great for storing magazines, toilet rolls or extra towels in the powder room. You can also line this cool basket with moss and turn it into a beautiful spring planter.
Old Bakery Pans
Oh how I adore this old bakery pan. It has 4 spots to organize kitchen utensils, crafts, accessories, bills and letters. It makes a perfect organizer. I can see it in my bathroom holding my toothpaste, creams, face wash for acne and more.
Vintage Locker Door Note Board
I love this funky distressed lattice design metal locker door. A great message board or display for family photos.
This swivel shower stool makes it easy to take a shower in comfort and safety. Its large 16″ diameter seat rotates 360 degrees for ease of movement, easy access in and out of the tub. For those who has limited mobility or difficulty in standing, this sturdy, molded plastic stool supports up to 300 lbs. The stool also has a textured top and non-slip feet to provide extra stability. It also feature a compartment for storing shampoos, soap, sponge and more for easy reach. Check out HarrietCarter.com for more information.
I love baskets. I am drawn to baskets that are made from sea grass or jute. Baskets are really a stylish way to organize and save space in your home or office. They are just the perfect solution for newpapers, magazines, toys, Christmas party invitations, towels and many more. I have baskets in my kitchen, bathroom and living area. Storage baskets add a lovely texture to any room. I am confident that I could use some of these gorgeous baskets in my home. Absolutely love them.
Rectangular Hogla Basket from TraidCraft.com
Jute Basket From LumaDirect.com
Jute Storage Basket From The White Company
Loft Baskets From Plumo
Are you like me who dislike clutter? Well, here are some useful tips which I found from Better Homes and Gardens on how to cut clutter in your home.
Keep things organized and attractive like using a lovely bowl or basket to keep all your keys. Colourful document holders can be used to hold bills.
Bookshelves placed back to back are great as room divider as well as storage for books, collections and more.
Furniture with dual purpose such as coffee tables with drawers, chest that can be used as side tables or ottomans with lift-off tops are perfect for storing magazines, books, vga cable, cds, dvds and etc.
Keep the children’s room tidy with storage bins, baskets or drawers to keep toys, books, scarves, hats and more.
I have a 10′ x 10′ bathroom but I seem to have run out of storage space. I don’t even have any space to keep the towels or toilet papers. I intend to give my bathroom a simple makeover to create more storage areas. While browsing Better Homes & Gardens, I found some brilliant bathroom storage ideas which I think I am going to try.
Put up adjustable shelves on the wall as they do not take floor space
Keep my necessities near the tub by using a metal rod with accessories to hold the shower products.
My bathroom does not have a closet but since I have space, it would be a good idea to get one. Thus, I can keep all the towels, knicks-knacks, toilet paper and even my Spiro Check spirometer neatly in the closet.
A D-I-Y shelf using a divided plywood box covered in newsprint or magazine pages is a creative way to create storage.
A co-worker is planning to re-do her bathroom and she asked me if I have any ideas to share with her. She also told me that she has been shopping around for hand dryers as she intends to have one in her bathroom too. My friend does not want the decor to be too overwhelming. A minimal bathroom with lots of storage space is what she is looking for. I was looking at IdealMagazine.co.uk and found some really great bathroom inspiration. I hope my friend would get some good ideas from them.
blue bathroom with a touch of red
A zen-inspired bathroom. I like the sink.
An almost-white bathroom with Moroccan-style storage. Reusable wall stickers can be applied to jazz up the wall.
A simple bathroom with lots of storage
I love using things that are made from bamboo, grass and wood. As such you would find many baskets or wooden crates in my home. I just love having them in my house. They are beautiful, sustainable, great for storing things as well as adding a touch of warmth to any room. I use a lot of baskets to keep my magazines, Canon camera, fruits, knick-knacks and many other loose items around the home. Actually these baskets can be used in many places around the home such as the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. I saw many neat basket storage solutions at Better Homes and Gardens. Here are a few of my favorites.
