To give you the background, I'd FINALLY tidied up these shelves in our kitchen that had been collecting clutter for at least the last three years, and when I'd finished I was underwhelmed.
I happened to have the sewing machine out and started imagining how I could 'wallpaper' one side of each shelf in fabric... but after thinking it through and measuring the space, I decided to stitch the fabric onto A4 sized card, then attach the sheets to the shelf with double sided tape. I would have made the pattern join up properly, but I only had a square piece of this particular Anna Maria Horner fabric design, so I just had to make it fit.
Now, I doubt if anyone else will notice it (including my husband, actually), but I'm personally very happy with the end result of a very small change in a part of the house I spend a lot of time in every day.(I've just noticed that there's still a champagne cork hanging off that cupboard handle... probably from when we whet the baby's head 10 months ago... amazing what you get used to, isn't it.)
On a completely different note, for gorgeous photographs (like none I've ever taken while travelling) check out this Pictory tour of London.
And for more creative spaces visit kootooyoo.
Great idea - such a small change that has made a big difference.
ReplyDeleteNice! It really jazzes up the corner! Doesn't matter if you're the only one who notices, that's reason enough :)
ReplyDeletewow, that looks so great. I have shelves just like this, might need to do a little procrastinating myself...
ReplyDeleteNice to come across another Queenslander!
oh, that's so nice - like a little feature wall. Must go shamelessly copy your idea now ... :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous idea - it really lifts it, Anna. I had a laugh when you mentioned your hubby - I moved all the furniture around one day (nothing was where it had been) and my hubby did not even notice! Typical, hmm? Have a great weekend - kids back at school next week YAH! Kx
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