Sarah Hearts

Ok, so this may totally seem like an infomercial but I promise it’s not. I just sometimes find things I love so much that I have to share them. This Belkin iPad Fridge and Cabinet Mount is one of those things. Ever since I’ve had an iPad I’ve used it in the kitchen as a cookbook. Between cooking out of Everyday Food or a recipe off a favorite food blog, it was always on the counter top. We have a tiny kitchen and very limited counter space so I searched all over for the best solution and eventually stumbled upon this iPad mount. It’s made for refrigerators but works perfectly mounted on any smooth surface, including cabinet doors! It sticks on with 3M commad strips removable to there are no tools  involved or damage to your lovely doors.

Now that I’ve had it a few months it’s absolutely indispensable! I’m loving how accessible it is without taking up precious counter space.

This post is not sponsored by Belkin. I just think this product is awesome and wanted to let you know about it!

Industry items aren’t just for work anymore; they are equally fitting at home now. I’m loving the current array of industrial-inspired home decor items available today. They seem like the perfect blend of modern and antique styles. Which item is your favorite? I’ve been eyeing the metal marquee letters for a while—but what letters should I buy?

1. Crate & Barrel square canvas laundry bin / 2. CB2 Contact stool / 3. Threshold wood serving tray / 4. West Elm wire mesh storage tote / 5. CB2 dual planter -party tub / 6. Land of Nod metal marquee letters

I’ve always wanted to try printing on paper bags so I thought I would finally give it a try to make some cute Father’s Day gift bags. Though it seems like Mother’s Day just passed, Father’s Day will be here before we know if (June 16th)!

All you need a regular brown paper bags that you can find in your local grocery store, an ink jet printer, and some washi tape (or really thin masking tape). The trick to getting the paper bag to print is using washi tape to tape the bottom fold and the top opening. Nearly every printer loads differently so make sure you know which way your printer print’s images.

Download the free Father’s Day paper bag designs and print away!

Don’t you just want to throw a party when you see the color combination? I love the mix of textures and shapes in this photo. The triangle folds of fabric remind me of the sewn triangle garland I made during the holidays last year.

Where or how would you use this color palette?

Tsumori Chisato via Oh, Joy!

I love fashion jewelry. A lot. And it’s kinda a funny thing because I own a few diamond necklaces and a couple strings of pearls (including a gorgeous string of ivory pearls I inherited from my grandmother) but I seem to wear my fashion pieces the most. The necklaces are just piled up on the top of my tall dresser and my large earrings are stored in a little porcelain dish.

I decided to create an organizer for my fashion jewelry and also give the Scotch Color & Pattern Duct Tape a test run. This way my most worn pieces can be accessible (because I’m usually grabbing a bauble necklace or putting on earrings as I walk out the door) and look lovely sitting on top of our dresser. I thought the tape would be a great material to use because it would be an instant way to add bright color and pattern to the jewelry display.

I started out by sketching my idea on paper (nearly all my DIY and design project begin on paper). I decided to use the yellow and white tape to create a color blocking look. I can’t get enough of patterns so I chose to use the Paisley Princess tape on the background.

After sketching my idea I searched around my office for a couple other supplies. I found some cork scraps and an old frame. I love when I’m able to get every last bit of use out of supplies. Then I got to work! Here’s step-by-step photo of how I made this adorable spring-colored jewelry organizer.

1. Draw it! I sketched out my ideas with pencil and paper. / 2. Gather your supplies! I used thick cork scraps, an old flat frame, scissors, three push pins, and Scotch Color & Pattern Duct Tape in Sunshine Yellow, Hot Pink, Pearl White and Paisley Princess. / 3. Cut the cork to fit the frame. Use the tape to adhere it to the frame backing. Draw a diagonal line across the cork and frame. / 4. Cover the bottom section with the tape. Wrap the ends around the back side of the cork sheet. / 5. Repeat this step to cover the rest of the cork sheet. / 6. Use the tape to cover the entire frame. Since my frame was black, I had to cover it with 2 layers of tape. 7. Cut 3 strips of tape a little bit longer than the width of the frame. Fold them in half lengthwise so you have three narrow pieces. Braid them together then tape the ends to the cork sheet. / 8. Place the entire cork sheet in the frame and secure it with a few pieces of tape. Then place the push pins in the cork and you’re ready to display your baubles and beads!

For more ways to use Scotch Color & Pattern Duct Tape, check out their Pinterest boards and Facebook page. There are some really clever (and simple) project ideas!

This post is a collaboration with Scotch® Color & Pattern Duct Tape, but words and opinions are my own.