Friday, July 27, 2012

Creative Storage - Furniture



I adore vintage and repurposed furniture with storage bins, drawers, or baskets.  I'm sure one can't be called a pack rat when using such fabulous pieces to keep goodies organized!




 

Image via Country Living




Image via Country Living




Image via Country Home




Piece from Restoration Hardware






















This jeweler's bench once resided in my Mother's art studio.  My Dad generously gave the bench to me when I moved into my new house.  I now have this cherished piece in my office.  It's perfect for storing my sewing notions.  The pin boards are made with vintage frames and burlap.

The lovely lettered art piece above was created for me by my dear friend Cheryl Graham.

All fabric in photo by Pillow & Maxfield for Michael Miller Fabrics.
http://www.pillowandmaxfield.com/








My Dad also gave me these lovely trunks.  They provide storage for my extra linens.
Thank you for sharing, Dad!






Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Creative Storage Containers


I've been playing with creative storage ideas for my new art studio and office.  
I love an eclectic mix of containers for corralling fabric, ribbons, brushes, bits and pieces.

Here are a few of my solutions.



A vintage iron urn holds some of my estate sale goodies and creates a bouquet of fabric trims.




Glass canisters keep my ribbons and vintage silk flowers in clear view.








A small garden urn and galvanized box keep my brushes and pencils close at hand.




These larger garden urns store and display my stash of vintage balustrades and croquet sets.







There are so many fun options for creative storage whether new, vintage, or repurposed.
Below are some lovely containers that inspire me.



Image via Country Home
















Wire baskets above are from Restoration Hardware, Baby & Child




These fabulous containers below are from CS Post & Company