From The Archives Friday

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DIY Snug Mug Spoon Wall Rack by Patricia Heal via Readymade.com

You might have to look at this a second time to grasp the brilliance of it. (OK that was just me?) Anyway! This is amazing. The simplicity of the project added to the recycled spoons is the perfect mix. Would you have thought to stick some spoons and a some tubing to hang your mugs? Bonus points if you make it so that can use the spoons to stir the coffee.

Clicking the link or photo takes you to the written instructions with video.

Two years later, I still love this idea. If only our new place had enough wall space. Sigh

(via essentialdiy)

Dresser to Island : Traerloves

The transformation of dresser to kitchen island is so simple I am having a serious “DUH!” moment. Loving thi idea from TRAERLOVES.

Affordable Kitchen Storage Ideas : Better Homes & Gardens

Make this practical utensil holder with some scrap wood, pipe strips and paint! So simple and yet kind of perfect for those with more wall than counter space!

DIY Pallet Kitchen Island : Beyond The Picket Fence

This kitchen island made from recycled shipping pallets is gorgeous! I love all the colours used. Total DIY envy over here. Click the photo for more amazing photos.

  DIY Apothecary Jars : Parties For Pennies

These adorable apothecary jars are made from old spaghetti jars if you can believe it! Add a drawer knob and spray paint and voila! You have Apothecary jars or next to nothing. I love these. They would work in any room in the house.

(Source: partiesforpennies.blogspot.ca)

Turn and Old Rake into a Wine Rack: Tattered Style

This rake head turned stemware holder makes me happy. Unortunately, the Mister still won’t hand over his old rake heads!

Repurposed Etched Glass Spice Jars : Instructables

My spice rack is a mix and match of vintage and new(ish) mason jars and some random recycled jars. So naturally I love these repurposed Starbucks bottles. Tall and slim and yet bigger than those useless little store bought rack jars.

Tension rod cupboard organizers. Is there nothing these little pieces of springs and metal cannot do? I am a sucker for anything DIY and customizable and thanks to Martha Stewart this little project is both.

Repurpose a CD rack into a tupperware lid organizer! Brilliant tip from those clever folks at Better Homes & Gardens.

I have always liked vintage spice racks but never really knew what to do with them as my spice collection has always been much too large for one. I adore the way these are painted and grouped.  This would work in just about any room in the house. Now I can buy the next few shelves I see at the thrift shop as I already know where they’ll go!