ArtbyRoxanne & Decor Blog

Metal baking cooling racks attached to a wall with hooks, becomes an organized place to hang earrings and necklaces. A another alternative for jewelry is a large framed cork board, use colored push pins in sections to organize rings, long necklaces, short necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Hang the cork board in your closet, this allows you to coordinate your outfit and jewelry at a glance. Attach a mirror to the back of your closet door using heavy duty double sided tape, to double check your outfit. If the door is folding, simply remove the frame from a everyday full length mirror to allow the door to open freely.  A small magnifying mirror attached to the full length mirror is great for putting on pierced earrings. A tube a lipstick or gloss and a hair brush located nearby allows for quick touch-ups, without ever leaving your closet. This will save precious time to your morning routine.

Flea market and thrift stores finds are an excellent way to add character to your home. A chest of drawers can become a distinctive kitchen island with extra storage. Paint the chest a coordinating color, change the hardware, include locking casters found at a hardware store. Is a chest of drawers to large for your space, look for a console table, older wooden filing cabinet or a personal favorite a repurposed potting table, matching baskets add storage under the table. Remember the height of a kitchen island should be about 36 inches. Ceramics create a unique place to store cooking utensils. Terra cotta wine coolers can be found for under $10.00 and make a delightful earthy addition to your kitchen and can double up as a vase for large scale flowers; maybe sunflowers. Quick Tip: Add a large butcher block cutting board to the top of your new island, protecting the top. Stay tuned… continuing to love your space.

“Your home should rise to greet you” What does mean to me, it is that secret little smile when entering a room. Three senses come into play when walking in the door. Visual – The color pallet, when choosing a color pallet look at the colors you love to wear. Those colors will create a sense of a comfortable home. Touch – You should find yourself rubbing your hands along furniture in your space, a pleasant touch will encourage you to curl up and stay awhile. Fabrics you love to wear will help you determine your upholstery. Scent – Diffusers of essentials oils are an elegant way to add a subtle welcoming aroma to your space. Stay tuned… continuing to love your space. 

I sat pondering a vintage sewing machine table… it was obvious the table had seen better days. Made of solid wood, a flip top, to double the size and a small drawer in front the table had good bones, “What could it be used for”? I sat rubbing my hand along the top when approached by a lovely lady who proceeded to tell me a story. She had come into the store that day to see if anyone had bought her old sewing table. Her fiancé bought her the sewing machine in 1949, so she could sew her wedding dress. She used the machine for years, finally the old machine gave up the ghost and the table sat in the garage, a dropping of point for paint tins, tools and the odd beverage. Laughing she thought the table overpriced, because, after all, there was no sewing machine and what could that old table be used for! Listening to the sewing cabinet’s wonderful history, I knew its purpose. Thanking her for the story, I bought the table. Anxious to give this vintage sewing table new purpose, I started working immediately. Using Howard’s Restor-a-Finish and 000 extra fine Bulldog steel wool, I