Bookends With Personality

Mar 15, 2012 by

I didn’t bring many books with me to the new apartment, only favorites and future reads, but I did find 2 amazing sets of bookends.  The book ends are giving me the inspiration I need to refinish my bookshelf that is currently in the state of chipped purple paint.   Although the bookshelf has a long way to go, for now the bookends do a great job of holding it all together and adding a personal touch.

The items I own that belonged to my grandparents are always my favorite.  They make me feel connected and I love the thought of owning something that was passed down + these items always have the best character.

The practical approach to organizing your books would be by grouping like items together.  I did not take this approach.  Instead I grouped by color, no one said you had to follow the rules when organizing!

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Ring Holder

Jan 14, 2012 by

I turned my grandfathers old jeweler’s chest into a jewelry box a few months ago.  Today I am revisiting the jewlery box and creating a new home for my rings.  This ring holder is a quick and easy project that is perfect for oranizing and displaying your rings and it only requires two materials, foam and a knife.

Now my rings look so pretty!

Tools

  • Foam (1/4 in thick)
  • Knife
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Jeweler’s Chest Turned Jewelry Box

Sep 6, 2011 by

When it comes to organizing jewelry I have tried everything from hanging jewelry on nails, ice cube trays, several small bowls, various jewelry boxes and a hanging jewelry organizer.  Every time my jewelry has ended up tangled, hidden, lost, broken or it takes up too much space.  It was time for something customized  so when I found this old jewlers chest tucked away in the back of my basement I knew it was perfect for storing my jewelry today.

 My grandfather, who was a watchmaker, made the jeweler’s chest and must have worked at it for many years. I love the idea of making it into something that I will use everyday.


 jewlers chest

Supplies

  • Liner (I used easy liner)
  • Black foam board
  • Exacto knife
  • Ruler
  • Scissors
  • Clear super glue

Directions

Measure the drawer and cut liner to fit. Then glue it into place for each drawer.  You could also use wrapping paper or decorative paper.  Measure the depth and height of the drawer and cut foam board or wood  to size.  Cut as many dividers as needed, I used 9 or 10 per drawer.  Make sure to cut slow and use a new blade for clean lines. Glue dividers to liner with a clear super glue and let dry for a few hours before creating a new home for your jewelry.

Cut as many dividers as needed, I used 9 or 10 per drawer.  This is the most time consuming part of the DIY so get comfortable!  Make sure to cut slow and use a new blade for clean lines.  This is the most time consuming part of the DIY so get comfortable!

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Mason Jar Organizer

Jul 10, 2011 by

I love anything that gets items off the counter and is still easy to access for everyday use.  Other then the drilling this DIY is quite simple.  I wish I would have spent time searching for fun antique mason jars but I wanted to get this project done before the big move to my apartment so I bought these at Walmart.

Marterials

  • 4 Mason jars
  • 4 Hose clamps
  •  4 Screws
  •  A board
  • Stain/paint
  • Ruler
  • Hammer
  • Pliers
  • Paint brush
Stain/paint the board.  Then measure the board into 4 separate sections and mark where you want the screw for each jar to be.
Screw the hose clamp onto the jar and mark where you want to make the hole for the screw.   Remove the hose clamp from the jar and use a drill to make a hole in the clamp in order to easily drill the clamp onto the board.
Screw the hose clamps onto the board.  The easiest thing to do if the screw sticks out the back of the board is to hit the back of the nail that is sticking out with a hammer up and then hit it down.  Next take pliers and twist it back and forth until it falls off. Once the hose clamps are in place you can tighten them around the jars.
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