In preparation for my Ikea Expedit hack, I first de-cluttered and re-organized (and dusted! Eegads) the shelves. My beloved Shelley sugar bowl was not re-united with her Expedit friends, but I found her a new purpose in life: holding soap.
I thought it looked nice paired with my bright DIY painting and our grey floors & marble counters.
My secret for avoiding soggy soap? I snagged the little "drain rack" from my legitimate soap dish.
It is a teeny, tiny pop of additional colour. Microscopic, really, but it makes me happy!
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| Ignore the ugly outlet that STILL needs to be replaced. |
I love your bathroom tweaking and that DIY painting is gorgeous!! I was thinking about doing something like that--just need to build up the courage :).
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being featured, the bathroom looks *great*! And I *ADORE* DIY's that are quick and simple, they are the absolute BEST kind! (c:
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog today! I love your new soap dish and your DIY painting is amazing. Love finding new blogs to follow :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kristen. Definitely go for it! Painting can be so much fun, and you'd be surprised how good a "novice's" painting can turn out.
ReplyDeleteThanks Aubrey!
Amelia: you blog is lovely. I'm following you now, too!
I love your "Ignore" sign. I'll be smiling about that all day. Don't you just hate that some of life's necessities intrude on our decor? Electrical outlets are my #1 pet peeve, which is why I found your note so funny.
ReplyDeleteYour bathroom is beautiful Tanya! I love the light, airy feel and in a room so clean the little pop of colour really does do a lot. I might have to steal, I mean copy, that canvas with the sigh. It's so darn perfect!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dana. The outlet is old and beige to boot. Once its actually white I might not cringe so much. And yes, life's necessities can be a drag. Where do they hide the outlets in magazines?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carol. Please steal the the DIY art idea and show me what you make!!
Stunning. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI love the pops of yellow together. And great way to repurpose objects!
ReplyDeleteNice post, I like these photos, so beautiful!!
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Cosa mi metto???
I totally need one of those drainers to avoid soggy soap! I have actually been LOOKING for one. Love your idea of using it in a beautiful ceramic bowl too.
ReplyDeleteHeather (Interior Groupie). I'll keep my eye out for you. Mine is a handmade one, from Finland. It is a pottery-type piece. Maybe try a few local pottery shops in your city?
ReplyDeleteOne can probably be made from the material used for clay beads: rolls it out, use a cookie cutter to create the shape, punch some holes and bake per instructions? The slip it into a dish of your choosing. Maybe?
so beautiful! where's your shower curtain from? thanks
ReplyDeleteGood question! I really need a sources page, thanks for the reminder :) The shower curtain is by Marimekko. You can find Marimekko shower curtains online at www.finnstyle.com
Deletethank you , i love it , might just get one for my bathroom :)
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