Frilly Ikea Hack
A staple of the 'just-moved-out-of-my-parents-house-and-got-all-my-stuff-from-ikea' set, these mini-drawers get a makeover with vintage wall-paper.
Baking Tray
Not a bad idea to keep all your baking stuff together on one tray; ready to pull out for spontaneous baking occasions, and avoids unnecessary riffling.
WTF? Banana Guard?
On the off-chance people haven't noticed, the banana already comes with its own 'eco-friendly' packaging. I'd much rather a bruised banana, than the strange looks from people as they see me with my $10.00 Banana Guard.
Lunch Skins
So you've finally got in the habit of bringing your reusable bags when you go grocery shopping (or at the very least you feel horribly ashamed and guilty if you forget them) ... but what about the other plastic in your life? What about those silly Ziplock bags that don't really have a viable eco-alternative?
Introducing Lunch Skins by 3greenmoms! Moisture and grease-proof, these Ziplock replacements are even dishwasher friendly. Great idea and cute patterns to boot.
NYTimes Real Estate Section.... I love you
Anyone else obsessed with the 'Great Homes' slideshows on the NYTimes website?
Well, if not, you should be. It will make you feel somewhat inadequate, because most of us haven't yet restored a 400 year old russian chateau, but it is great eye candy.
This little guestbed/nook and the collection of mirrors is my kind of thing.
Thanks Heather!
S | G reader Heather sent me so many ideas i thought it appropriate to dedicate a day to her collection of links. Enjoy.
Closet Alternative
Charming idea found in the Carroll Garden-based 'Store 518'.
Oh, why can't Brooklyn be just a wee bit closer to Toronto?
For the short of space
Part of me loves the efficiency of this combination ironing board/mirror, the other gets an unsettling Home Shopping Network/ As-Seen-on-TV vibe about it.
No official conclusions yet.
Coyly Reused
Be the most authentic nerd on your street with this recycled NES controller: Doesn't seem to fit much, but who cares! When you whip it out, people will bow down with hipster envy.
Shelf Drawers
Designed by Israeli-based Ubico Studio, the 'shelf-drawers' are made from 100% recycled/reused/reclaimed wood.
Bagel Specific
The positive person inside of me says:
'Cute idea for bagel-only lunch container'
Then the cynic chimes in:
'Let's just hope the toxins they sprayed to protect the cds don't leach into the food'
... i suggest washing it before use.....
*Thanks for the tip Megs
Biased Review - Aveda Environmental Compact
I have this product, and it is a storage winner, so i thought i'd share.
Aveda makes this modular, magnetic compact that keeps all your 'face-stuff' in one place. You just pick what you need and pop it in; creating your own pallet and halving your make-up bag. Hear that? It's the sound of Efficiency Nymphs the world over dancing with delight.
The good news is that Aveda isn't the only one to sell make-up that works with this system, i've had success with Annabelle, Rimmel and Maybeline... just make sure that the products are magnetic.
Ok, enough free advertising....
Recycling Stations
This might be one of the few examples of pegboard use that doesn't make me cringe.
Obvi.
Old jams jars as desk organization. Obvious, but good to be reminded. Puts all those plastic ones from Business Depot to shame.
Bedside Perfection
Another winner by Nils Holger Moormann; the 'Liesmichl' bedside table is great for those, such as myself, who tend to start several books at once. With a page-saver and a spot for your water glass, this is pretty close to perfect.
Float Your Books
'Conceal' bookshelf by Umbra allows you to stack your own books for that often-desiredmagic-y, float-y, half interesting, half pointless, neat-o look.
Corner Drawer
Is it weird that i think this looks like fun? Can a drawer ever qualify as fun?
It's Good to be Ambitious
Designed by Studio Wieki Somers, this merry-go-round coat rack has claimed top prize at the 2009 Dutch Design Awards. Seen here installed at the Museum Boijmans van Beuningen in Rotterdam.
Drool Worthy Drawers
Nice Rack
My brother is in the market for a spice rack to set up in his small-ish kitchen; here are some ideas when your average spice shelf just won't do.
THE SLICK:
THE HIGH-TECH:
THE MAGNETIC:
THE IN-DRAWER:
THE DIY:
SansSource Day No.2
Apologies for the lack of post yesterday; it was moving day for me. To compensate for my absence i am instating another idea-packed SansSource Day.
Enjoy.
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