Laundry Room Decoration

From: http://www.sprik.blogspot.com/

Define the space

Perhaps you received the same Ballard Designs catalog I did last week?

When I saw this item, I knew I could work up a “version” of it myself, at a fraction of the $129 price tag.

I really liked the idea of this piece… the simplicity of it. I also thought the idea would work well in a bathroom. Personally, I think the decor of these spaces – laundry rooms & bathrooms – should be a little more utilitarian than anything else.

So, you guessed it, it’s another freebie!

I found my definitions at MSN Encarta & Merriam-Webster, just like they did. Each file is a PDF, with the image itself sized to 8”x10”. (Last time I checked, 8”x10” frames were a lot less than $129, plus my laundry room and guest bath are small, so Ballard’s 24” square print wouldn’t work for me.)

To download the file(s) of your choice, just click on the links below and you’ll be directed to their 4shared locations. Then, just print on your own color printer and trim to size (8”x10”), or upload it to a place like FedEx Office. Find an inexpensive frame, and voila! You’ve got yourself a new piece of “art” for likely 90% less than what Ballard Designs is charging.

I hope this makes a nice, simple addition to your space!

http://www.4shared.com/document/rt0HxYtG/Laundry_-_Blue.html
http://www.4shared.com/document/YtjNNhv0/Laundry_-_Tan.html

Organized Laundry Room

FROM:  http://www.3punkmom.blogspot.com/

To be honest, they kind of already looked like this. However, all the turquoise bins used to be yellow. I was over the yellow. Thank the heavens for spray paint!

I typed up all my categories on some thick cardstock, punched a hole, and threaded some coordinating ribbon through. Oh, how I love some cute ribbon.

All of the bins came from the dollar store—including the yellow change basket below. He must have been hiding from my spray paint. I’ll get him. Don’t you worry.

Ironing Board Holder