I had been on the hunt for a vintage wire bottle holder for the longest time. You see, I had a "vision" of using one to store all my smaller pieces and scraps of vintage wallpaper. But, sadly, I was never able to find one. Then, the other day, I walked into HomeGoods (my home away from home) and found the cutest "vintage-inspired" bottle holder.
And, while I would have preferred a true vintage one, I figured that beggars can't be choosers and scooped it right up! It was originally a dark gray metal, so I spray -painted it a nice shade of cottage white.
Then, I started tackling my vintage wallpaper scraps. I have lots of smaller sheets of wallpaper - pieces that are way too small for my large wallpaper tubes, but also too precious to just throw in the scrap bin.
So, I took these and loosely rolled each piece (being careful not to crack or damage the paper) and tied them with a thin piece of ribbon.
Then I just plopped them in the basket. The divided compartments are perfect for organizing the little rolls and the open wire sides make it so easy to see everything...
Now my papers are protected and organized and I won't have to sort through heaps of papers to find the exact one that I want to use.
Next, I have to find a way to neatly store all those little bits and pieces of vintage wallpaper that I just can't bear to part with...any ideas???
:-)
Jessica
Good idea! Can't wait for Bee and Belle! Is it close?!
Devoted reader,
Alyss
www.crimsonandlace.blogspot.com
Posted by: Alyss Jane | May 15, 2010 at 10:40 AM
What a wonderful basket!! I have a HomeGoods in my area and haven't been there in a while. I'll have to pay them a visit soon. We're in the midst of construction and my crafting studio is one of the rooms that is being renovated and re-decorated. I know I could absolutely run amuck in HomeGoods buying things to decorate with!! Thanks for the pics. : )
~ Wendy
http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Wendy McDonagh-Valentine | May 15, 2010 at 11:21 AM
I would be glad to take those little bitty pieces off your hands!!
Love that idea and the basket.
Posted by: edie3 | May 15, 2010 at 03:03 PM
Hey! You could have used your new organizer for White Wednesday!
Great idea! No idea how to store the little scraps. It's so hard since they're curled up.
Jill
Posted by: Jill at buckscountyfolkart.blogspot.com | May 15, 2010 at 04:53 PM
home goods is just the most fun store
Posted by: charlane | May 15, 2010 at 05:27 PM
hi, i've been looking for a wire bottle holder too! may just have to check out homegoods myself...thanks for the tip!
Posted by: rosie | May 15, 2010 at 05:28 PM
Love your idea...my smaller bits of wallpaper are just stored inside a large dresser drawer...not exactly organized but I don't think there's really a good way to do that...when I need a piece I just go fishing through that drawer and always find what I want!
Posted by: Gail | May 15, 2010 at 08:56 PM
Your vintage wallpaper is so gorgeous!! Great little find, too :)
Posted by: Jan Hennings | May 16, 2010 at 03:16 PM
You can store your bits and pieces in a photograph book with the sleeves so you can see what you have. Great idea with the bottle holder and pretty too.
Ginger
Posted by: ginger | May 16, 2010 at 04:14 PM
Very cute. Where do you find the vintage wallpaper?
Posted by: Mel | May 17, 2010 at 05:14 PM
For your wallpaper scraps, how about making a "scrapbook", aka your own wallpaper sampler book? Decorate the cover with wallpaper and use photo corners to fit and hold each scrap to its page. For the smallest scraps, maybe add some pockets made of wax paper.
Posted by: pamelajane | June 18, 2010 at 01:10 PM