My lacy corner of the world...

I can't believe it's the middle of the week already!

Is it my imagination, or are these summer days lasting less than 24 hours?!?

Since I'm panicking a bit, realizing summer is almost over and I haven't finished the items on my "to do" list, I had a (sudden) creative burst of energy and completed a few projects!

This particular project was inspired by my visits to the amazing studios of bloggers who participated in the 3rd annual Where Bloggers Create party... if you haven't visited yet, make your way over!

I noticed and took note of the many clever ways these bloggers have utilized their space... and the creative, original ways they have organized their materials. That area always seems to be a challenge for me, as I keep accumulating more and more materials and supplies!

For example: lace. I have it in boxes, folded, rolled, in envelopes, spools, etc. When I am looking for a particular type of lace to use in a project, it takes me 4ever to get my hands on the perfect one!

There has to be an easier way.

That's where this little guy comes in (good bones + bad style = $1.99 price tag):

(( b e f o r e ))

The perfect find for what I had in mind... a lace hanger!

Here's his new look:

 

(( a f t e r ))

 

Not bad, right?

 

 

 

The little drawers/cubbies got decoupaged with lovely toille paper.

 

A pretty handmade lace rosette now adorns the top.

 

... the hardest part was deciding which laces were going here...

the one drawback my new little hanger has is that it is too small

(I need 15 more just like it!).

 

 

I opted for odds'n'ends pieces... the ones I need at a moment's notice.

The inexpensive stuff (dare I call them "common" ?)

Lace. Lace. Lace.

How I love thee.

Now it sits prettily in a corner of The Sunshine Room.

My very own "lacy corner" of the world.

 

 

 

It's happy; I'm happier.

 

 

I'm linking up to these fabulous parties:

White Wednesday party at Faded Charm Cottage

Show and Tell Friday @ Romantic Home

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage

Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground

Comments

[Courtney]

Super charming~ love it! Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

[Debra@Common Ground]

So pretty, love how you put all this together! thanks for linking up with VIF, xo Debra

[Vanna]

Hi Mercedes!
What a beautiful transformation! I don't think you could've found a more perfect use. I have a small cabinet similar to this one and I was wondering what to do with it? I adore the toile paper in the back! I hope you don't mind if I "steal" that idea? *winks* Vanna

[Herman Grans]

Love it :)

[Karie]

What a beautiful way to store you lace and at the same time enjoy its beauty. I love lace too and have lots of it. I am going to be on the look for something like yours. Thanks for sharing. Karie

[rene@missgracieshouse]

This post made me smile...15 more...I know what you are talking about! But, seriously, it turned out beautifully and it is functional too...can't beat that!
Rene

[Jackie]

WOW, that is a gorgeous way to show your pretties. Love it

[Ellie]

Great vision for this find. Love how you repurposed it into something beautiful and useful. I am always at a loss on how to display my laces. Thanks for sharing.

[debi]

I love it!! What a beautiful way to store and display some of your lovely laces. Great find!

I've really been loving your beautiful, soft yellow blog design. It's dreamy and calming.

[abby]

Now that is one beautiful way to store lace!

xo,

Abby