An Organized Workroom Part 2

  

Welcome back!  I'm so glad you joined me for part two of my Organized Workroom post.  If you missed part 1, you can check it out here:  An Organized Workroom Post 1

Today, I'm showing you more of the storage methods I use in my workroom.  Since I do altered art projects along with my DIY home projects, it requires hoarding keeping lots of various doodads, tchotchkes, treasures.  My family would probably disagree but that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Seriously, it's not really hoarding if it's organized, right???  Nevermind, don't answer that.

a vintage RC cola crate hung on the side of a cabinet holds my many pieces of fabric scraps

I use a chalkboard near the door to write down my projects and materials needed.
This vintage match holder is perfect to hold extra chalk.

French style vintage stereo cabinet, gutted, painted, and fabric panels added

This old stereo cabinet was gutted and now used to store my supplies.
The old pull-out turntable drawer works perfectly for holding lots of paint bottles.
The vintage apothecary jars hold everything from junk metal pieces to rubber stamps.

Jars and jars of treasures...buttons, knobs, die, keys, dominoes, clothespin, tags, and more!

Wine box, wooden bowl, jar, and other dishes help keep things contained

An old miner's basket hung from the ceiling with pulleys holds spools of ribbons.  Out of the way but still within reach!

An old frame with chicken wire, broken teapot and sugar bowl are great for holding tools

Are you ready for my workroom's secret??!  Check it out!

The faux columns on each side of the mantel...they have secrets. ;)

They are actually built-in storage cabinets!

Whew!  That was quite a tour.  Thank you for sticking around to the end.  I hope you find some inspiration and ideas for your own workroom!

God bless!
Angie


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HOME STORIES A TO Z
FROM MY FRONT PORCH TO YOURS

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FRIDAYS UNFOLDED

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ONE MORE TIME EVENTS

TWIRL AND TAKE A BOW 
SAVVY SOUTHERN STYLE

STONEGABLE
UNDER THE TABLE AND DREAMING

A DELIGHTSOME LIFE
ART IS BEAUTY

CLEVER CHICKS BLOG HOP DIY SHOWOFF IT'S OVERFLOWING

THREE MANGO SEEDS

ELIZABETH JOAN DESIGNS

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Randomness

The weather was so nice this past weekend that I grabbed the camera one afternoon and just took some random shots.  I love living in the country...even though I complain sometimes about the drive in and out of town.  The complaint is short-lived once I'm home and remember why it is we live here.

Our fire pit area with makeshift benches of pallets and 2x4s and the old one my daughter made from logs and a pine board

The wood pile and old tub with our roasting sticks.

The old tree stump that once grew on the other side of the pond, died, fell, and floated to this side.  I love the way it's weathered.  

Getting close to sunset.

An old, orange cylinder...love the color and graphics.

My frog statue, just hanging out behind the shed until he can sit by the pond again next spring.

Shutters with star cut-outs, jelly jar porch lights, and a corrugated metal flag on the shed.

And, last but not least, with the last of the sunlight, milkweed blooms, ready to fly.

I hope you enjoyed the randomness of this post.  I appreciate your stopping by and God bless!

Angie

I'm linking here:
THE STYLE SISTERS
JENNIFER RIZZO
HOME STORIES A TO Z
FROM MY FRONT PORCH TO YOURS

COMMON GROUND

HAVE A DAILY CUP OF MRS. OLSON
COASTAL CHARM'S NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY

FRIDAYS UNFOLDED

FEATHERED NEST FRIDAY

ONE MORE TIME EVENTS

TWIRL AND TAKE A BOW 
SAVVY SOUTHERN STYLE

STONEGABLE
UNDER THE TABLE AND DREAMING

A DELIGHTSOME LIFE
ART IS BEAUTY

CLEVER CHICKS BLOG HOP DIY SHOWOFF IT'S OVERFLOWING

THREE MANGO SEEDS

ELIZABETH JOAN DESIGNS

WEEKEND CRAFTS

PRETTY PINTASTIC PARTY
THOUGHTS FROM ALICE
HYMNS AND VERSES
MISS MUSTARD SEED
CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT

DIY Pendant Lights from Chimney Caps

A few weeks ago, I went picking at one of my favorite spots.  I came across these galvanized chimney caps.  I thought they would make great pendant lights.

After a trip to my local Home Depot, I came back with the 12 feet of silver lamp cord, 2 switches, and 2 easy plugs.

lamp cord switch from homedepot.com

DIY lamp kit from homedepot.com

Now, the above photo is a kit.  I had a few parts already so I just needed the cord and plugs.  Since the chimney caps were galvanized steel, I didn't want to use a brass bulb base  so I recycled 2 black bases from old broken lamps.  Also, if you've never rewired a lamp, it's super easy.  Ask the guys in Home Depot's lighting department.  You'll be surprised how easy it is and then you'll want to make lamps from everything! ;)

I drilled a hole into the top of the cap and used a threaded stem and nut to put the lamp cord through.

I didn't want the threaded stem to be exposed so I found a couple of springs in my junk stash that fit perfectly.

Since the black bulb bases had exposed wires that I didn't want touching the metal of the chimney cap, I ran back to the hardware store to find something that would insulate the bases.  Solution:  two rubber tips (stoppers, I call them) that are used on the bottom of chair legs.  Perfect!

Ready to try them out!  Quickly hung one in the garage and plugged it in.

It works!  Yes, I'm always surprised when things I attempt actually work, lol!  I made a matching pair and they both worked great.

Here's a little teaser of how I used them for Wednesday's Fall Tablescape post.  Be sure to check back tomorrow to see the full post.

Have you made lamps out of found objects?  Let me know!  I hope you were inspired to try.  Thanks for stopping by and God bless!

Angie

Note:  The two images of lamp switches and lamp kit are from HomeDepot.com but are not linked.  The Home Depot sidebar ad is an affiliate link.  

I'm linking here:
THE STYLE SISTERS
JENNIFER RIZZO
HOME STORIES A TO Z
FROM MY FRONT PORCH TO YOURS

COMMON GROUND

HAVE A DAILY CUP OF MRS. OLSON
COASTAL CHARM'S NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY

FRIDAYS UNFOLDED

FEATHERED NEST FRIDAY

ONE MORE TIME EVENTS

TWIRL AND TAKE A BOW 
SAVVY SOUTHERN STYLE

STONEGABLE
UNDER THE TABLE AND DREAMING

A DELIGHTSOME LIFE
ART IS BEAUTY

CLEVER CHICKS BLOG HOP DIY SHOWOFF IT'S OVERFLOWING

THREE MANGO SEEDS

ELIZABETH JOAN DESIGNS

WEEKEND CRAFTS

PRETTY PINTASTIC PARTY
THOUGHTS FROM ALICE