Hidden Storage Solutions

My woodwork skills are really coming along and although my month of woodwork is nearly over, I think this is something that I will continue improving on because my flat is going to look so much better for the new storage solutions I'm creating.

But if you have had your fair share of book cases and storage boxes then check out these extremely cleaver storage solutions. Your friends and family will never know what you've hidden away!

This shelf has a secret compartment to hide those small items that clutter up your room

Floating Shelf - Instructables

I love this picture frame storage for jewellery. I have lots of lovely pieces that sit in a drawer but this would keep them neat and stop them getting broken

Hidden Jewellery Box - Design Sponge

Bored of having shampoos and cleaners all over your bathroom - well why not try this out for size?

There is no tutorial for this one but you could do something similar with wooden panels, some hinges and a locking mechanism to stop the panels opening.

Hidden Bath Storage - Born Rich

This bar is is AMAZING and all it took was a couple of Ikea bookcases hinged together on one side , then cover the outer in leather type material and stud round the edges. To finish it off put wheels on the bottom for easy movement and a lock on the front to hold it together!

Trunk Bar - Ikea Hackers

This last tutorial however is the piece de resistance! Everyone has seen one of those bookcases that leads to a secret passageway...well now you can build your own and shock all your friends with your awesome skills

Bookcase with hidden storage - This is Carpentry

Be careful you don't end up going overboard like these folks though!!! 

For more fun hidden storage - check out my Pinterest

I'll be back xx

I'm a crazy cat lady!

I have 2 cats and I love them to pieces. Meet Jess and Lemmy

Quite a few of my friends and family have cats to and yes...most of us are crazy cat ladies :)

So picture this - it's your birthday and your mate has just handed you a present. You are both massive cat fans and she always gets you something cat related (which you love) but this year she's gone that extra mile with your gift and got you one of these:

Cat Hair Finger Puppet - Felt Like it 222

Awww how cute, and look at that little sweet necklace but can you believe it's really made out of cat hair?!?!

You may find yourself asking - Where would I keep something like that in my house...

Cat Hair Trinket Box - How Tuesday

How about your very own Cat Hair Trinket Box? The How Tuesday blog even gives you instructions on how to make your own so that you can wrap your Christmas presents extra  special this year

Ok so your friend is more of a jewellery person - don't worry we have something for them as well

Cat Hair Necklace - Flora Davis

This is a beautiful piece that is modeled by one of the best in her field - look at that smeyes (smiling with your eyes for all you non top model fans)

Or what about a handbag, you know a girl can never have to many of those!

Cat Hair Bag - Entwined Spirits

And if your friend has just moved into a new house, then how about a unique piece of art work to hang in pride of place...

Cat Hair Wall Hanging - Nine Lives Twine

So the next time you open a gift from your friend with a cat, think about all the possible things that could be inside that package!

I'll be back xx

Make me look beautiful darling

Ask any of my friends an family, went I was younger I was a proper tomboy. Until a few years ago, I had black eye shadow and lots of eyeliner but that was about it in the make up department.

So what changed you may ask...well I moved to London and met the fabulous Tatum who showed me the wonders of red lipstick

After that there was no going back and my wardrobe, make up and accessory collections have just kept growing. I badly need some good storage solution for it all but i want something that is easy to access and looks pretty too. 

Here are some of the idea's I've found while searching the web this week:

           

Magnetic Makeup Board - Laura Thoughts            Nail Polish Shelf - Flutter & Sparkle

I love this magnetic board by Laura. It's so pretty and just makes it so easy to find what you are looking for, rather than raking around that makeup bag. I also have a crazy amount of nail polish in my drawers so it would be great to make it into art on my wall instead.

                           

Hair Bow Storage Board - Remodalaholics           Hair Band Holder - Couturier Mommy

I have quite a collection of fascinators and hair bands but at the moment I'm using my guitar strings as my storage board for them (much to my boyfriend's despair). The ribbon idea is super simple and I'm definitely going to give it a go but the framed canvas is really cool as well - I'm starting to think about all the cool storage frames I can have up in my bedroom instead of art!!!

Jewelry Box - Sincerely, Kinsey

I LOVE THIS JEWELLERY BOX!!! What an amazing idea and a great use of upcycling. It would also be a great gift for the Harry Potter fan in your life - can you imagine how much jewellery you  could fit in one of those!

I just can't wait to get started on transforming my bedroom this year. I hope these tutorials have inspired you as much as they have me.

I'll be back xx

Felt Rose Ring

So I started off this week with a paper rose necklace and I'm ending it with a ring you could accessorize it with, courtesy of angelichigo!

This ring is quick and simple - just like this post :)

check it out peeps!!