Shoe Shelter

This is the sort of thing I used to daydream about for the last 6 years we were renting and moving and renting and moving: a permanent storage solution for my shoes. All these years they've been traveling each in their own shoe box, with their portrait (usually on my feet) pasted on the end. It's the only way to keep them protected when moving so often.

In our apartments, we've had extra closet space, but there was absolutely no place to stash my shoes when we moved in here unless I wanted to put them downstairs. They have spent the last month loitering about the hallway and stacked up against the wall in our room.




Now, after several days of sanding and priming and painting and planning, my shoes have finally found a home!



There are a few pairs still homeless, so I need to get back to the lumber store and make some more shelves, but I am so pleased to have my little shoes put up. They look so fun out on display. Now I'll never accidentally wear the second-best pair for my outfit since I can see them all so clearly! Yes, you can laugh at me for saying that.

It's the Little Things

I get so much joy out of trying (and succeeding at) something new! Today I switched out the tap in the guest bathroom, like I said I would. It looks so much better, and I did it all myself!

Before: Lame

After: Aaah! That's better!

What IS this thing anyway?

But one of these was in the box with the new facuet, and it was nowhere on the supply list or in the directions. Does anyone know what it is?!