My grandmother used to say that all the time.
It was a favorite saying of hers and it truly does make sense.
with new ones that are filled with inspiration.
and inspired a project that I want to take a closer look at.
My office is a multi purpose type area
it is my office,
my craft area,
my sewing room,
my inspiration area,
my project area,
my catch all area.
Add to that that it is a small room
so not a lot of space for using larger pieces for storing those bits
and pieces that projects need.
I have my grandmothers china cabinet that does hold a bit of folded fabrics
photo props or stacks of china but I needed something smaller that would hold
things that tend to clutter up my desk area.
Something that was in keeping with the room and its style
and that was easy to move around and use in various places.
Like under my desk holding fabrics & drop cloths
Or in the corner holding those stacks of magazines
Something that was vintage, rustic charming
and would help with storage.
Like simple pine crates.
I love crates. LOVE.
This one was inspired by some of the vintage ones I have seen in various places.
to stain it ever so slightly and give it that aged pine look.
or as I am showing them with the bottoms on the bottom
to where you want to use it- so I added chunky industrial wheels to one of them
and it might be my favorite. 😉
as well achieving the ‘aged’ pine finish in a separate post
Courtney, your office is beautiful! What a lovely place to work and create!
love and blessings~
Lynda @ Gates of Crystal
I've been thinking about making some of these. Love the look and the wheels on the bottom is so functional! I'll look forward to your tutorial!
I love the color and simplicity of plain pine in decorating. Lovely.
Love these, Courtney. Can I ask where you got the wheels……Lowes? I'm wanting to add some to both a crate I have and a checkout cupboard I'm using for my next Show.
Thanks,
Kathleen
Hi Kathleen!! Yes, the wheels are from Lowes. They have a few different sizes to choose from too so they should have just what you need for each of your projects. 🙂
A crate with wheels is a great idea, Courtney! This would make storing those things I keep hidden under my sewing table skirt so much easier to access. Looking forward to your tutorial!
I love your crates with the casters, great idea!
Karee
Beautiful!
Wheels on everything is the way to go. I'm seriously thinking about putting wheels on all my bookcases so that they are easy to move around!
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I'll just say ditto to everything that was said by everyone. I have books and magazines I don't want to part with and that certainly is a clever way to store. I'm looking forward to the tutorials.
I'll just say ditto to everything that was said by everyone. I have books and magazines I don't want to part with and that certainly is a clever way to store. I'm looking forward to the tutorials.
So love crates also!! I have carried one through many moves!! It has been on my daughters wall to hold books or dolls!! Moving again soon, and I am going to paint it and use it on the wall again!! It's probably 25 or so years!! i really love all your projects and your home!! I can't get enough of it!!