It's The Little Things...

Just had to share this lil story with you as it's so sweet!

I would never have thought our son's new little walk in 'pick n mix' cereal bar I created for him today would have got such a fantastic reaction from him. You'd have thought I had got him a Nimbus 2000!

Major hugs and gushing praise, he said 'I love it, it's the best thing ever, it's like a sweet shop!".

Who said kids nowadays only appreciate expensive toys like DS's and PS3's?! Super duper looks like Santa will be pimping his wardrobe for Xmas!

Incredibly Clever Cookbook Holder Idea

I don't know about you but my paperback cookbooks have precariously placed heavy objects to hold them open on the counter and also get covered in food splats! Problem solved... I found this genius idea on Facebook yesterday, one of those ideas I wish I'd thought of myself!

Granny's are so resourceful - waste not want not as my Nan used to say! Image via Power Home Solutions

Jen's Just Desserts have taken the idea and made it uber-cool!

Pimp it up by covering the unsightly plastic with a pretty fabric or spray paint it to match your kitchen's accent colours.

Clever Jewellery Storage Ideas

I've been browsing the blogosphere and the web to see what ideas are out there for making your own pretty jewellery storage. 

 

This is such a clever idea- Shabby Chic Dangly Earring Display - complete with tutorial! By Kevin and Amanda

I adore this tea cup storage idea, it's so pretty. Mind not sure I'd fancy dusting this room - oh how I hate dust and dusting! 

Image via The Decorista 

This would save on the dusting though - pop them in the drawer!

Visit The Look Today to see this and 6 other great DIY ways de-clutter your beauty closet.

Wow who'd have thought chicken wire would come in handy in the Boudoir?! This belongs Catherine the owner of Hallelu

Wow! I wish I had enough jewels to fill this stand! Via We Heart It

Kill two birds with one stone, store your precious photos and jewellery. Image via HGTV

Pretty lace hangings from La Folie Couture blog

Gosh some people are just so creative and imaginative.

Great Make Up Storage Idea

These clever little clear plastic containers from StickOnPods, stick to any hard, flat surface. 

I can just picture these dotted around a huge vintage mirror, avec pretty Chanel and Guerlin pieces!

Image from Claudia Strasser's The Paris Apartment book

Image via Interior Design Blog.

Great Make Up Storage Idea

I love this "Printer Drawer Cosmetic Organizer with Shelf" from bluebirdheaven at Etsy. 

Made from an Antique Typeset Printer Tray - another great example of recycling and a piece of art at the same time!  

Great Beauty Storage Idea

I just love these pretty vintage tea tins - much nicer than a modern cardboard box and eco-friendly as you can recycle them!

They would look stunning on your dressing table for storing jewellery, cotton wool or make-up brushes, the possibilities are endless...

Image via Ruby Rhino