You'll love it because... A desk? A makeup station? You decide with the Nature Dressing Table from Vox. With a mirror hidden under the tabletop plus storage space to hold your makeup, get yourself ready for the day then just lower the top and this handy little table becomes a desk. 2 in 1, perfect! The simple design and clean lines will add a touch of Scandinavian style wherever it is placed and is sure to suit any interior style! The inclusion of two drawers is ideal for holding all those essentials. So whether using it for work or play this dressing table is sure to be a welcome addition.  Features and Benefits: Manufactured from solid wood and laminated board Handles and legs made of oak Soft close table top with mirror 2 drawers Specification: Width: 120cm Depth: 50cm Height: 76cm - 116.6cm Good to know: Available in 2 colours: Oak Effect and White & Oak Effect Self-assembly required Still not found what you're looking for? Have a look at our fabulous selection of Dressing Tables here

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Living the budget life is not easy and college grads know this more than anyone! During this exciting (read: stressful) phase of your life, having a cozy home that feels like your own space is so essential! After all, you need somewhere to kick up your feet after a busy day of chasing your dreams. If you’re on a budget, how can you create a beautiful home that’s not a mishmash of hand-me-down furniture? Here are some DIY ideas to help you stay on budget AND create a home you love.

Whenever I see a clever jar-incorporating DIY, it speaks right to my glass hoarding heart. You too? You'll love this DIY mason jar bathroom organizer!

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This glittering mosaic-covered mannequin is ready to party...in the garden.

In a small space, a vanity or dressing table might seem superfluous. But if you’ve always dreamed of having a dedicated beauty station for your morning and nigh

There are always options to buy vanities, but they can be quite expensive. The easiest option is to go DIY and build one yourself.

Jeg blir fascinert av de som strømlinjeformer gaveinnpakningen og gjør det likt på alle pakkene. Særlig vakkert kan jo dette være oppunder jul, når du ser store gavehauger dekorert over samme tema. (ved nærmere ettertanke - disse har en tendens til å ligge i ganske velordnede og fargematchede omgivelser også...) Men - realitetsorientering: På samme måte som jeg aldri kommer til å ha et elegant juletre, kommer jeg vel heller aldri til å begynne med ensartet gavepakking. Jeg liker rett og slett å ha litt å variere med, både i julestria og ved gaveanledninger året rundt. Jeg liker også å handle gavepapir. Det er så mye fint! Kjennere vil se at jeg er ekstra glad i Panduros papirer, pga. både design og papirkvalitet. Her kommer et lurt og billig tips til oppbevaring av gavepapir, slik at rullene ikke blir klemt eller lurvete på annet vis. Det er idErik som har laget denne papirholderen. Vi har én med helårspapir i hjemmekontoret, og en med julepapir oppe på loftet (sistnevnte er tildekket for å beskytte mot støv). Så bytter vi bare etter sesongen. Mens ungene enda brukte bokpapir på skolebøkene ble det oppbevart på samme måte. Holderen er laget av papp-emballasjerør kjøpt hos Maske i Bodø. Rørene er ca. en meter lange i utgangspunktet. idErik har brukt elektrisk kappsag for å dele dem i tre; det gir fin snittflate. Vanlig sag kan naturligvis også brukes.Rørene er limt med trelim til ei kraftig papplate. Du begynner med ett rør, som limes fast i bunnen. Neste rør limes fast både til bunnen og til naborøret osv. Dette gir et stødig konstruksjon. Er du flittigere enn meg vil du kanskje deokorere holderen utenpå. Jeg har latt min være naken :-) Papirholderen på bildet har 3 x 8 rør, tilpasset hyllen som den står på. Her er det bare variere størrelse og antall rør etter hvor beholderen skal stå, og hvor mange ruller du har i omløp. På denne måten er det enkelt å ta med seg hele papirbeholdningen til spisebordet eller hvor man nå foretrekker å pakke inn gavene. (Jeg kan enda savne vårt gamle kontorbygg Huskestua, i hagen der vi bodde før. Der hadde vi siger og skriver egen pakkedisk - sukk!) En av leserne har tipset meg om at butikker gjerne får mange slike papprør til overs, etter å ha mottatt plakater. Kanskje kan du få noen gratis om du spør. Vineske er også et gratis alternativ, spør på polet. Husk blogglotteri med trekning fredag 15. mars. PS: Følg min 2013-føljetong "Pludrehanne rydder og kaster"

These home office ideas include a pretty and practical style and simple solutions to stay organized and keep your space functional and clutter-free.

Small Bathroom – NO Storage – Now What? One of the most common problems inside a tiny house or apartment is the limited storage situation in the SMALL bathrooms. If...

You don’t have to sacrifice style in order to be as organized as possible; there are always good days to store your makeups. We strive to make sure everyone’s could find the perfect makeup storage to fit their unique style and needs. Boxes, makeup case, baskets or trays, are some of the best storage options…there are thousands of options! You just have to find one that fits your space and style! From trendy to simplest and most professional makeup organizers, we give you 8 ideas on how you can arrange your everyday treasure. Keep going down and you will get to know them. 1. Makeup Organizer Tray An organized makeup space isn't complete without a well-chosen accent piece. Show off your makeup products without taking up precious counter space with delicate trays. Trays are just as functional as they are beautiful which display your products in a chic way without creating unnecessary clutter. 2. Makeup Storage Drawer If you have a drawer, compartmentalize your makeup palettes, blushes, and eye shadows within this expandable dividers or tray. You can even use it for small accessories, jewels and feminine products, too. 3. Professional Makeup Train Case & Bag Makeup train cases are never out of style, they are ultra sturdy, travel-friendly, and featured different organizational compartments inside. With enough space to basically store every cosmetic you've ever owned in one place, it's the perfect makeup organizer for the serious beauty guru and makeup artist. Shop Now Shop Now 20% OFF DISCOUNT CODE: AS20 4. Creative Brush Holder Brushes Organizing doesn’t have to be boring. Show off your pretty makeup brushes by storing them in lovely jars, cup or vases. This unique makeup brush holder proves just that. No more clear glass jars with sand in the bottom. It’s time to move onto something that's special and up to par. 5. Acrylic Cosmetic Organizer Acrylic makeup organizers are just about everyone’s favorite way to store makeup nowadays. You can arrange cosmetic in your best-desired manner using makeup organizer. The advantages are many: easy to store, separate and retrieve any type of makeup at any given time. Convenient to clean and let you see inside so you know where every product is. SHOP NOW 6. Jewelry Box Do you have a lot of jewelry but do not have any placement for them?Or maybe you always want to find the necklace or bracelet to wear for a party but never find it out?It is necessary for you to own a jewelry box. 7. PVC Toiletry Bag You can use it in bedroom, or bathroom. These bags are the perfect makeup storage for makeup palette, shampoo bottles, skin care product. These toiletry bag can protect your precious cosmetic really well because the material of bag is very durable and waterproof. 8. Makeup Drawer Divider Extra makeup drawer dividers are great if you have lots of stuff. Drawer divider can be moved easily, mounted to walls around the vanity. It usually has many tiers which give you space to organize and display cosmetic as you want.

Today's post is a little different from the norm. I'm participating in a Blog Hop where I was given a few questions to answer about my writing and blog. I was tagged by the lovely Amy from Homey Oh My to participate in the Hop. You can read her blog hop here and make sure to stay awhile to see all her great projects. So let's just get into the hop: Why Do I Write? I'm not really a big writer, but I do have to write quite a bit in my real job as a Speech-Language Pathologist. It's a lot of documenting and report writing, but I can't say I love that type of writing. I started this blog initially to document my little family and our move to this 60s rancher we live in and all of our renovations. I think as I started to blog more, I found this blog became a creative outlet for me. I have a million and one project ideas in my head at any one time (and often almost as many on the go). Blogging about my projects helped me to get at least some of them done. One other really great thing that I've learned from writing this blog is how to take better pictures. I still have a ton to learn about photography, but I am so grateful that I started blogging solely for the fact that I have taken so many more photos of my two beautiful boys than I would ever have if I hadn't started this blog. I also find that as I write about all my crafty projects and my design decisions/inspiration it helps me really define what my design style is and inspires me to continue to create. I think if I was to give a short answer as to the reason why it would be because it has both taught and given me so much. What Am I Working On? I think this question should be, "What am I not working on?" I think every room in our house is in reno or a half-finished state. The major things that will be shaping up in the next month or two will be our deck/patio and kitchen. I know I've been lacking a little on the DIY/crafts lately. This is likely due to the state of utter chaos in our home. An unfinished kitchen, backyard and basement means that the rest of the house is storing all the things from those unfinished spaces. Renovating is definitely stressful and I have found it even more stressful since it's been taking up the time I usually take to create. I'm really excited to be done at least a couple of these major renovations so that I can get back to creating! I also have some exciting collaborations that I'm working on with some great Finnish brands. There are some good things to come on the flip side of our renovations! Just a quick update on our renovations: We've built an amazing deck and here is my little guy helping install the railings. He was lightning fast at pulling the cables through the holes! I just finished spray painting that old metal shed in the background yesterday. This deck project just expanded a little to include the shed. :) How Does it Differ From Others in it's Genre? Some of the top comments/feedback I get for my spaces/projects are something along the lines of "that's so unique" or "that's so you". Perhaps that's how I differ from others in my genre (which is ????, by the way). I'm an oddball! ;) I'm hoping that you all think I'm unique in a good way though. :) I've actually tried to reflect on why my style is considered so different and what I've come up with is that I'm in this pocket that's not totally North American or Scandinavian. While I've spent most of my life here in Canada, I grew up in a Finnish home and we had a lot of Finnish friends. My first language is Finnish and I am really grateful that my parents taught me so much about Finnish culture. However, despite all this Finnish influence, I do live in North America and that has a huge impact on who I am as well. Maybe some of you who have grown up in an immigrant home can relate to this mash up of cultures? These two major influences have shaped me to who I am now. Since having kids, I really wanted them to learn about their Finnish roots so my style skewed quite a bit to the Scandinavian side. I realize that their lives are another generation removed from Finland and want for them to learn as much about their heritage as possible through the style and feel that I create in our home. What Is My Writing Process? I can't really say I have a process. I just write when I can. It often happens with a bunch of interruptions or with a toddler in my lap banging on buttons and closing my laptop. I end up writing the majority of my blog posts after the kids are in bed or during any other chance I get where I'm not trying to catch up on laundry, work, chores, etc. The keyword there was "trying". I never seem to catch up on any of those things. I actually much prefer posting pretty photos than writing and I have to admit that most of my blogging time is spent working on the photos. So that's my blog hop! Hopefully, you've learned a little more about me and this little blog. :) I'm now tagging two wonderful bloggers that you must check out: Julia from Cuckoo for Design. Julia is the sweetest and always so encouraging. Her home is full of beautiful DIYs and design. You must check out her painted curtains. She also has a huge heart for animals and has the best series on pets. Katja from Shift Ctrl Art. I have known Katja through blogging for quite some time now and she is super talented. I don't think there is anything she doesn't know how to do! She creates beautiful art, DIYs and can renovate just about anything. These ladies will post their own Blog Hop next Monday. So make sure you visit them again next week!

Ultimamente stiamo calcando un po' la mano su questo tipo di riciclo (bottiglie, flaconi e plastica in generale), ma è davvero importante che il nostro

I'd been searching and searching for the perfect little bench to fit under my sewing table. Speaking of sewing tables, my hubby bought me ...

Visually fabulous countertops and interactively stimulating Smart kitchen work surfaces.

So. Gorge.

Discover elegant built-in dressing tables to optimize space. Blend functionality and style seamlessly in your bedroom or vanity area.

Makeup is sneaky, once it gets hold of you there's no way out. I miss those the days when I just had a little bag with the essentials, you know, eyeliner,

Don't throw away old dresser drawers! Here are 16 brilliant ways to repurpose old dresser drawers into other furniture & home decor.

My hilarious and sweet blogger friend painted stripes on her bedside chest. Cindy (of Cindy's Fractured Fairy Tale) writes about how she did it on her blog, and how seeing some stripes I painted her inspired her to go for it! I LOVE how this came out~and wanted to dedicate a post to this idea of adding stripes to a painted piece. It's a nice way to set your pieces apart from the rest of the standard paint jobs, and its pretty darn easy to do. Is this not gorgeous? She only did her drawer fronts by adding a mix of two colors of Chalk Paint™ and then aged the color a bit with dark wax. Check out her method and see it step by step and laugh your butt off along the way. This is a vanity I did using a soft two tone palette. I added a fun little stripe on the center drawer. I did NOT use painters tape, but used a standard school house ruler and just lined off with pencil the stripes. As you paint freehand you will start second guessing yourself~ 'cause the lines will be wiggling a bit, especially if you have to paint over any raised moldings, like I did here. You can see that they are NOT PERFECT~ but that is the point I am trying to make. Perfection is not the goal~its the pretty end result and as you will see it really looks fabulous when all was put together (and I stopped looking at it with microscopic vision). I added a layer of Annie Sloan Craqueleur to give the striped drawer some crackly age, then I finished it off with clear and dark wax. Pretty stripes~!! The funny thing (to me anyway) was that the lady who bought it asked me to paint over the stripes to plain Country Grey.....huh? The part I liked best, she liked least!! So its all personal taste I guess, and if you have read this far, I am guessing you are a person who would like stripes on a piece of furniture. This was the finished look. The stripes pulled together the two tone vanity in a cool way. My latest project with stripes was this old music cabinet that I got at auction. I loved the shape and the finish was sorely lacking~but that is just one big green light in the world of painted furniture! I started off by painting the entire thing Graphite and then some Antoinette. For the doors I used some painters tape and lined off a striped detail.... but its too darn perfect for this piece, so I got out the sand paper and roughed up my lines and distressed it and then painted over the striped areas with a little Pearl Plaster to add a bit of pearlized shine and to soften the striped edges. Its now a shabby music cabinet/bar/gigantic jewelry chest or whatever you want it to be! This shows the weathered striped doors with a ripped out piece of Annie's new black and white toile fabric that i decoupaged to the interior. The inside is going to get painted too~so this is yet to be done, but as you can see I drafted a little inspiration about this project and logged it into the Annie Sloan WORKBOOK (a personalized decorating journal). If you start paying attention you will notice that stripes are not just found in blogland~ this image is from Traditional Home magazine December issue.... and it shows the TRENDY traditional styling that stripes can give a piece! To read about these pieces see the links below: Cindy's Pink and White Striped Dresser Amy's Two tone Vanity with Striped Drawer and ....one last thing... if you haven't read my son Justin's new blog click below: Brush and Pail