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We are turning my former walk-in-closet into a nursery. (More on that soon…) but meanwhile, I’m  folding up a lot of clothes that used to be hanging–and now I’ve got a bag full of hangers that I’m not sure what to do with. After some research–I’m quite inspired. A lot of these ideas would be amazing for merchandising a boutique, too I reckon.

TP Holder
Fruit Bowl
Glasses Organization
Hanger Lamp
Hanger Jewelry holder
Coat Rack via 
(via this pin)

As someone who loves to travel, globes and maps (especially vintage ones) will always be dear to me. While google maps adn GPS are super convenient, the maps that you can hold in your hands or spin and point to in a haze of dreamy inspiration hold a special place in my heart. Maps help us to find our way–but sometimes they even help us get lost–and sometimes, getting off of the beaten path is the best way to travel.
Maps add a sense of whimsy and adventure to outfits and rooms.  I love the pillows and am considering a few for the L’il Boomba’s nursery. I also think the pendant lights are lovely and can imagine the pendant lights made from one of those vintage black globes looking so hot. I hope you get to go on a little adventure today!

Globe Bowl from BH&G
Globe pendant lamps from The Bloomin Granny on Etsy
Upcycled map Envelope by Direktrecycling
Notebook by Saratops on Etsy
Map Cushion by My Bearded Pigeon on Etsy
Wallpaper by Martha Stewart Living via Three Potato Four
Map Bangles by Squishy Sushi on Etsy
Vintage Map belt Buckle

Whether they used to haul apples, milk, soda or wine, crates can be given a new life to store practically anything in a fun, easy, industrial-rustic kinda way. I’m in love with the crate gardens, and the tall shelving unit, aren’t crates great? (couldn’t resist the rhyme, sorry).

Milk Crate Planter
Crate Shelving unit
Crate Wall Garden Via Miss Modish
Crate dog table by Julia Custer Noris via Design Sponge
Crate glass-top Side-table
Trolly on Casters by Bailey’s Home and Garden
Three-tiered Sides Tables by Ribih Hage

In the Compai Boutique that Faith and I had in Italy, we used old shutters and up-side-down drawers as shelves to display objet d’art and folded clothes. I loved the look of the old shutter then and I love it now. Shutters are very easy to find at salvage yards and can sometimes be found on the streets tossed away as rubbish. There are so many versatile ways to use them in design. How spectacular is that shutter wall? Wow!

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Shutter Console Table
Shutter Fence
Shutter Side Table
Shutter Headboard
Shutter Wall
Shutter Book Storage