All posts tagged: Storage Ideas

box full of colouring pens and markers

Art Supplies I Love

Published by

I love collecting stationery and art supplies. I also love trying out new art styles and DIYs, so there’s not a single medium I prefer over others. That means I use most of the stuff I buy, eventually.

I would break down my art supply closet into four parts
Paper for art
Colouring medium
Essential art Utility supply
Art supplies Storage solutions
There are still many artists who turn out extraordinary work with just basic art materials. Don’t let art intimidate you. Just start somewhere and see where it takes you!

Home Organising Tips: DIY Necklace Storage

Published by

It’s fairly easy to organise earrings and finger rings. But, if you’ve tried storing necklaces and chains in drawers without getting them all tangled up then you are made of magic. I am not, so I had to think of a makeshift arrangement I could use without any damage to the rental house we were in. Here’s what I needed: MDF Board Pushpins that can hold a necklace (I used wooden ones because they look awesome and you can colour them if you want) Decorative paper Hammer Glue 3M Command Strips How to: Cover the board with decorative paper. Hammer in the pushpins. You might have to flatten in the pins at the back of the board if they’re jutting out too much.  Use command strips to hang them wherever you want. Easy peasy! Note: Some of the links are part of an affiliate program, which means that if you click on a link and buy something, I might receive a percentage of the sale, at no extra cost to you.

Home Decor Tips: Entryway Inspirations

Published by

Your front door is the first impression of your home. Your front door design may not always be alterable, but how you present what you have is up to you.  Entryway ideas Simple entryway ideas work best for any set up, whether it’s a small apartment or a large mansion. Entryway decor needs to be uncluttered and functional.  Small entryway ideas include artwork on the door or walls, vintage knockers or bells, and hanging planters. The idea is to use the vertical space instead of the floor space. For larger front door entryway ideas can be varied. From proper sit outs to a minimal look. Many use it to keep shoes, cycles, and plants. While others prefer to have their shoe cabinets indoors. Check out some Paintings, botanical art, and mandalas to inspire your decor. Entryway furniture ideas There are some furniture pieces that could be placed outside your door, given the space.  Entryway bench for visitors you don’t want to invite inside, or to just sit while putting on your shoe. Entryway shoe storage …

Declutter your life by asking a simple question: Does it Spark Joy?

Published by

You might have heard the expression Does it Spark Joy quite a lot in the last year. If you haven’t, then what rock have you been living under all this while? The series KonMari Netflix has released was a revelation for me. The KonMari method of organisation is a game changer. And if you’re like me and derive great satisfaction from home makeover shows, then don’t miss this series. Season 2 is just around the corner. What is a KonMari method? The KonMari method was named after the decluttering and organisation guru Marie Kondo. The KonMari basics “encourages tidying by category – not by location – beginning with clothes, then moving on to books, papers, komono (miscellaneous items), and, finally, sentimental items. Keep only those things that speak to the heart, and discard items that no longer spark joy. Thank them for their service – then let them go”. There are numerous tutorials you can check, and even apply to become a KonMari consultant if that’s your thing.  She has a system of organising and …

Old suitcase up-cycled to a bedside table with storage

From Vintage to Contemporary – Upcycled DIY Suitcase & Vanity Organiser

Published by

Making do has its rewards, and the satisfaction that comes from re-purposing an old suitcase or some other found item is priceless. You don’t have to break the bank to add a little rustic chic style to your home’s decorating scheme. In fact, you don’t even have to spend money at all. In this post I will show you how I took an old hardcase vanity box and an old suitcase and turned them into custom storage. The best thing about the finished piece is my only outlay was some elbow grease and a can of spray paint. My mom doesn’t like to throw things till she absolutely must. Over the years we have found interesting things from her collection, and given away a lot of the rest.  Two of the things that were languishing in the corner were her hard case Samsonite suitcase and Aristocrat vanity case from her wedding. They have stood the test of time. There’s a metaphor somewhere there I’m sure. Both the items can no longer be used for their …

Paint pour try DIY

A weekend project: An easy acrylic pour painting DIY

Published by

A few years ago, one of the art trends that the whole world seemed to be trying was acrylic paint pour. It looked beautiful. Paint pouring is basically pouring different coloured paints on a canvas and swirling them a bit for a unique marbling effect. Because this is fluid art, you have little control of how the paint will flow. You can have some amount of control in how you pour and distribute it, but other than that it has a mind of its own. Which means that every single piece you make will be unique.  It’s a little more difficult than it looks in most videos. You need to get the consistency of the paint right, mix the right amount, and swirl it to get it across the whole board.  Start with a few smaller practice pieces to get a hang of it. I did not. I was overconfident and messed up big time. Learn from my mistakes people! Thankfully I was able to salvage the piece. I tried another one as a gift …