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Reader Dilemma: Ugly Storage Totes

By Dacia On May 17, 2013 · Add Comment

I recently had a reader ask me for some tips on how to to pretty up her plain plastic storage totes. She recently moved and is short on concealed storage space. So what to do when your have no choice but to leave your storage containers out in the open? Well I’ve been doing some research and have come up with a few ideas!

My first thought was to hide them behind a folding screen. If they’re coordinated into the room well, a folding screen can be a really chic touch!

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Along those same lines, you could use a couple of bookcases to create a hidden storage space.

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You wouldn’t want to do that in a small space though; it would only make the room feel more cramped!

But those are both ways to hide the containers…what if you want to make the storage containers themselves prettier? I’ve got a solution for that, too!

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Using some fabric and decoupage medium, you can make those plastic totes fierce! I also love the rope handle detail, it really jazzes things up!

You can also use spray paint specifically designed for plastic to change up the color and help them blend a bit better. Check out this pin I found where someone made theirs look like an old trunk by painting them brown and gluing on an old belt!

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Pretty neat, huh?

What about you guys? Do you have any clever solutions for making over those drab storage totes? Let me hear ‘em!

Check Me Out

By Dacia On May 15, 2013 · 1 Comment

Hi all! Just wanted to quickly drop in today with a few random tidbits. Most importantly, I wanted to let you guys know that I recently had an article go live over on Home Made Simple. I covered the topic of how to clean your toaster.

Now I know what you’re thinking: that’s not the most exciting subject matter in the world. BUT did you know that not cleaning your toaster can present a fire hazard for your home? Yeah, no bueno. So go check out my simple tips for keeping your brave little toaster (Do you guys remember that movie? I remember being super freaked out by the evil electromagnet in the junkyard) sparkling clean. Check out my article here!

Secondly, when I did my reader survey a few weeks ago, a couple of you asked how our pooch was getting along with our little one. I’m pleased to say that she has been great! She barely pays attention to him, just walks by him every now and then and gives him a little lick on his head. It has been quite the relief to know they get along (at least for now)!

And finally, if you guys havent’ downloaded the new app from A Beautiful Mess, you are missing out! It is SO much fun to edit your photos with all their extras!! I was a ha-yuge Lisa Frank sticker lover as a kid…I can remember sitting with a few other girls at elementary school recess to look at each others stickers. Yes, I’m a dork. But seriously, this app is like my grown-up Lisa Frank collection. I love it!

DIY Painted Memo Board

By Dacia On May 9, 2013 · 2 Comments

Remember a while back when I told you guys about the little nook I’ve been itching to update? Well I’m getting started! I plan to turn it into a little office/blogging station for myself. And what’s every blogging station need? A memo board, of course!

I started by purchasing a pack of 4 square cork tiles at Michael’s. I brought them home and laid them out on the table.

Then I got to taping. I wanted my stripes to be an inch thick so I laid down my first piece of tape, and then measured and marked and inch below it.

Here’s where I ended up after I was through taping. I decided to add some asymmetrical stripes, too, for some extra pizazz.

Then I got out some white acrylic craft paint and a sponge brush and painted on my stripes.

The cork is naturally absorbent so don’t worry if the texture shows through! After I finished painting, I pulled off the tape (by the way, is there anything more satisfying than pulling off your tape to reveal a crisp, straight line?) and was left with this!

The only thing left to do was to mount it on the wall (they provide sticky backs in the package) and pin a few things up!

Now I can’t wait to whip the rest of this nook into shape!

Flower Power

By Dacia On April 30, 2013 · 1 Comment

It is FINALLY warming up here in Indiana and spring fever has taken hold of me! I’m craving sunshine, sandals, and sweet tea! And if you follow me on Instagram (@lemondroplife), you might have noticed something else that’s been popping up in my feed quite frequently: floral.

For example, take a look at the jacket I wore on Easter Sunday:

And how about the iPad case I picked up a couple weeks ago:

Or the iPhone case I recently jazzed up using this tutorial:

And I’ve totally been coveting this bedding from Anthropologie. I mean, who does floral better than Anthro?

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Yep, it’s safe to say I’m obsessed. What trend are you guys in love with this spring?

Year Two

By Dacia On April 26, 2013 · 2 Comments

Welp, last Thursday marked 2 years since starting this lil’ old blog!

It’s been such a fun journey so far, and I can’t wait to see what year three brings! Thank you to all my wonderful readers for sticking around!! Just for fun, I created a little survey for you guys. I wanna hear what you think!

Click here to take survey