bathroom

diy bathtub tray/desk from a wood board

Spotted at the PegandAwl Etsy shop (above) and Martha Stewart Living (below) simultaneously: bath tub trays/desks made out of a wood (reclaimed or new) board. Beautiful (and a relief from those wire grid tray) but we worry about the board sliding off the edge of the tub. MSL advises screwing on wood struts below. We’ve got another…

necklace as plug chain

Here’s simple, pretty solution to those ugly generic plug chains. There’s infinite possibilities for stringing beads (waterproof) or using other materials like waxed string,which often comes in beautiful colors. (The friend that sent this to me didn’t remember where she found it. So we’re unable, yet, to give credit.)

copy this: wood block toothbrush holder

Cut a length from a block of some nice looking hard wood… Bore holes in the end (big enough to hold toothbrushes) with a thick drill bit… Sand if necessary. Or, just buy them in oak at the wonderful Bailey’s Home and Garden.