Suki from Varpunen bought a shelf from Ikea, sawed off the legs, painted it black and Voila! A super cute and modern looking under the sink bathroom organizer/storage shelf.
Images taken from Varpunen.
30 April 2010
28 April 2010
Inspired by Varpunen (From Bali With Love)
27 April 2010
Music: Sigur Ros (From Bali With Love)
Have you ever heard of Sigur Ros? I was turned on to them a few years ago by a friend and I just love their sound. They are from Iceland and wikipedia describes them as "an Icelandic post-rock band with melodic, classical, and minimalistelements. The band is known for its ethereal sound and lead singer Jónsi Birgisson's falsetto voice".
I've included my favorite album
in this post, it's called () and was released in 2002. The album is so relaxing and the reason this album is unique is because the lyrics are all nonsense. "Upon release all tracks on the album were untitled, though the band later published song names on their website. All of the lyrics on ( ) are sung in Vonlenska, also known as Hopelandic, a constructed language of nonsense syllables which resembles the phonology of the Icelandic language. It has also been said that the listener is supposed to interpret their own meanings of the lyrics which can then be written in the blank pages in the album booklet."
in this post, it's called () and was released in 2002. The album is so relaxing and the reason this album is unique is because the lyrics are all nonsense. "Upon release all tracks on the album were untitled, though the band later published song names on their website. All of the lyrics on ( ) are sung in Vonlenska, also known as Hopelandic, a constructed language of nonsense syllables which resembles the phonology of the Icelandic language. It has also been said that the listener is supposed to interpret their own meanings of the lyrics which can then be written in the blank pages in the album booklet."Seriously check them out, you'll love them!
Cute Kitchen! (From Bali With Love)
I know THIS kitchen has already made it's way around the blogosphere...BUT how cute and efficient is this kitchen? Especially if you have a small space to work with....enjoy!
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I forgot to save the source. If you know, please tell me.
Thank You!!
26 April 2010
25 April 2010
Movie: Eat, Pray, Love Trailer (From Bali With Love)
You've read my previous posts HERE and HERE on the best-selling book Eat, Pray, Love. Now, check out the movie trailer!
Are you going to go see it?
24 April 2010
Fun Photo Wall Art (From Bali With Love)
This is such a cute and easy project for your child's room.
Enlarge a photo to standard frame height, cut into sections and frame.
Taken from Design Dazzle.
23 April 2010
Tips for Organizing The Hallway (From Bali With Love)
I especially love the plastic recycling tote/bins in the second photo. Does anyone know where they come from? I'd LOVE to buy some!
Photograph from Living Etc.
It greets you when you come home, and you whiz past it on your way out. I’ll try not to keep chanting the “reduce clutter” mantra, but when it’s the first thing you see after a hard day’s work and it’s messy? Probably doesn’t do much for your mood. So the key here is to keep it clean. Easier said than done, though, when it’s often a catch-all for those last minute things you need before you leave the house. Here’s a roundup of some of my favorite solutions in hopes that well-trafficked space will become a bit more pleasant!
Photograph from Living Etc.
*This has the open shelving, which I love for any room but especially for such a grab-and-go area. For the same reason, hooks are (I think) also essential. How easy would it be to peel-and-stick those Command hooks on the wall? And if you don’t already have an unused bookshelf in your basement, there are plenty inexpensive ones on offer at yard sales and brick and mortar stores, too.
From left:
*The first hallway here is fancy-schmancy. No real DIY here, but if you have the cash it’s a great solution that uses a mix of labeled drawers (labels are one of my fave ways to get organized fast) and lower baskets that anybody in the family can easily pull out.
*Now this is something that would be perfect for a home with a small entryway, like a split-level. Just affix any hooks you want to the staircase or wall. And remember that chair tip from the bathroom post? You can do the same here if you don’t have something like the shelves in the photo.
*This one is perfect for families with lotsa kids. Plus, hooks and labels? Très easy! I also like the apple crate by the staircase. With young children, it’s nice to keep organization simple for them. And with a box like this, they can throw their muddy shoes in and your floors will be neither dirty nor cluttered!
From left:
*I adore this DIY recycling system from Charleston Home magazine, because you can roll them right from the kitchen to the hall and dump the inner box right into those big blue bins. Plus, the labeling comes into play here making it so much easier to remember what can and can’t be recycled!
*These are pull-out shelves installed on sliders in the crevice beneath the staircase. One thing that’s important to remember about creating storage spaces is to use the space you have! Plus, floating shelves here would be an even easier project.
Taken from Design Sponge.
21 April 2010
DIY: Metallic Lamp (From Bali With Love)
Do you know Jenny from The Little Green Notebook? I just love the way her mind works. Please check out her original post here. I'm saving this for a future project.
17 April 2010
Children's Reading Nooks (From Bali With Love)
I love seeing cozy, fun little nooks created just for children whether it be for playtime or reading.
*** And I love the bookshelf in the second photo...it appears to be turned over on it's side. CUTE and modern looking!***
16 April 2010
Tips for Organizing the Bedroom (From Bali With Love)
1. Keep it simple.
If you’re anything like me, I become a total insomniac if I’m trying to sleep in a cluttered bedroom. Thus, the goal here is to get rid of the clutter! First, you have to nail down what you need in your bedroom and banish the rest. I always come back to this photo of Michelle Adams’ (master maven of Rubie Green) tiny boudoir. There aren’t any non-essentials here.
2. Clear the nightstand.
*Don’t let magazines and books pile up on top of your nightstand. Instead, herd them into something like this metal trashcan. If you have a lower shelf on your nightstand, neatly stack what you’re reading now and store what you aren’t in another room.
*Besides adding to the clutter, electronics’ lights can keep you awake. I know I’m always tempted to check my phone when I know it’s just an arm’s stretch away. So install a power strip to the inside of the drawer and put the phones to bed. Or just drill holes into the back of the drawer and feed the cords into a power strip on the floor.
3. Handle the closet issue.
Ugh. The most dreaded part! If you haven’t already made a habit out of clearing out what you don’t wear at least twice a year, do it now! Then, try these tips for what’s left over:
*Organize your clothes by type: jeans, pants, dresses, skirts, blouses, T-shirts, etc. Same goes for your dresser drawers.
*Try putting your dresser inside of the closet if it’s taking up too much floor space.
Photograph from Real Simple.
*Use the back of your bedroom and closet doors. I love this idea that uses inexpensive pegboard to hang accessories, but even something as simple as a shoe rack works wonders.
4. Use empty space.
Photograph from Jeri’s Organizing & Decluttering blog.
*Do use the space under your bed for throw blankets, books, magazines, winter or summer clothes (depending on what season you’re in), or anything else you won’t need at a moment’s notice. Don’t use it to store things like workout clothes (ever heard of out of sight out of mind?) or shoes (instead of being at your big important meeting you’ll be catching dust bunnies on your blazer trying to find the lefty of your fave pumps).
Photograph from Real Simple.
*Make your walls work. You don’t want things lingering around on the floor where you’re trying to get from here to there. I love that this wall organizer combines the “shop your closet” idea with storage that takes up minimal space.
5. Keep your kids organized, too.
*Talk to your children about the types of things they harbor. Do they have tons of books? Craft supplies? Toys? Group accordingly and use storage boxes and label everything to remind your children where things “live.” And don’t forget to keep their most used items at their level.
*Make kids’ closets do double duty as a wonderful trove of clothes and to keep them on track for the day. Use bulletin boards and calendars to make sure they know what to bring to school each day. You wouldn’t want them to be the only one sans family photo on present making day!
Photograph from House to Home.
*Have more than one? Maximize the storage space above the beds? This room would be perfect for older children. Just remember to reserve the space for lesser-used items if they’re young.
Taken From Design Sponge.
14 April 2010
Goldfish Shawl (From Bali With Love)
I fell in love with this goldfish shawl/sarong when I first saw it. It is by Thomas Paul and is made of 100% cotton gauze. You can buy it online at Velocity for $60.
Image taken from Design Sponge.
13 April 2010
Cute, Fun Children's Snacks (From Bali With Love)
11 April 2010
Indonesian Visa Changes (From Bali With Love)
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