Motivated by my friend Michelle's genius Street Team Challenge, I decided to turn a "to-do" into a "Ta-Da!"
Problem-o Numero Uno.....See Below. Too much Washi Tape. Can't find the one that I'm looking for. Why? It's always at the bottom of a box! by the way, that IS Lotta Jansdotter washi tape in the box. Frannie shoved it into my Hanukkah bag this year. kiss kiss kiss. I digress. The Problem:
I was kvetching to my ever-handy Handyman Paul that I have NO wallspace to add anything that would hang and get stuff off the table but remain EASY TO GRAB. Like the patient guy he is, I was assured that there was NO cause for anxiety. We talked. He designed. He hit the lumberyard. He hammered & sawed. I screamed with joy. Have a look. Fairly useless Wall BEFORE:
Paul keeping his hand-wringing client Happy. "....you just stay over there and relax..."
Did I mention that he has a soothing South African accent? He does.
OKay, now for the AFTER and the "Ta-Da!!!" below:
Yeeee-HA!. Okay, so now I have to say that MY "Ta-Da!" is really Paul's "Ta-Da!". Here comes the accent:
"....well done YOU!".
Maybe not pretty, but pretty functional! No holes in the brick. Good.
And Happy New Year to my Readers....You are the Creative Juice. The Faithful Minions of Generosity. Thanks. Thanks and Thanks.
well well...look at all the space you have now for more tape. :)
Posted by: Julie Prichard | January 07, 2012 at 05:27 PM
Brilliant! Two clever minds at work. Love it. Want it.
Ta-Da indeed! Thanks for sharing with the team Lisa.
Now I have my thinking cap on....wondering where I can fit
something like that to hold my packing tapes. Can you
believe I do not have one roll of washi?
Posted by: michelle ward | January 07, 2012 at 07:45 PM
Julie, I think it's fab... and I'm quite envious!!! Could you send Paul over to help me out?!? :D I LOVE that you now have so much functional space... part of the issue was actually putting it out there and asking for help, right? I don't know about you, but I find that's one of the hardest things for me to do. Enjoy your new space, girlfriend! Happy New Year!!!
Posted by: Kathy McCreedy | January 07, 2012 at 08:05 PM
That is AWESOME! It's so great to SEE all the tapes. Lovely and Amazing. A Paul is a great thing to have around. Well done! xoxox
Posted by: Fran Meneley | January 08, 2012 at 07:48 AM
Does Paul work the East Coast? How I'd love to have him bring my design for an art corner to life! What he did here was fabulous! Nothing like having everything organized and ready to create. Wish I had the time to turn some to-dos into ta-das but I'm still doing freelance work nights and weekends after the day job to make ends meet. I will just have to live vicariously. Thanks for the virtual thrill, my friend, and a very Happy New Year to you!
Posted by: JeriAnn | January 08, 2012 at 08:05 AM
That is absolutely brilliant. An amazing and functional use of space. Well done and ta da!
Posted by: Seth | January 08, 2012 at 08:15 AM
Such a fabulous "Ta Da"! How wonderful that you now have a more functional space on that wall; gotta love it!
Posted by: Suzie Cross | January 09, 2012 at 10:39 AM
That's F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C! I want one too! Definitely a "ta-da"!
Posted by: Michelle | January 09, 2012 at 09:24 PM
And as Julie said - room for more tape. So often when we re-organize we forget to leave room for the "ever-growing" stash. This certainly solves your problem!
Erin in Morro Bay
Posted by: Erin Perry | January 10, 2012 at 07:28 AM
Where was the fireplace in your studio? I assume that is your studio. Love that idea. I don't have washi tape but I do have duct tape...and locks of caulk.
Posted by: cheryl darrow | January 10, 2012 at 09:02 AM
WOW, complete love! thanks for sharing. happy 2012 - may it be filled with creativity & more washi tape ;)
Posted by: Nerissa Alford | January 13, 2012 at 10:17 AM
Hey there Lisa- You've gotten lots of Ta das. Think it's time for some ya whos and who knews and voulez vous come to New york to play with us east coasters??? We could even fondue - or would just love to have capaccino with you!! Okay, back to the ta das- way to go with organization for the new year! Compliments to Paul for making the wall work for you! hugs and happy new year! xo jilly
Posted by: jill zaheer | January 14, 2012 at 11:12 PM
Love what you have done - very inspired! I love to be organized :)
Posted by: Anita Scroggins | January 19, 2012 at 07:37 PM
Brilliant solution, and love that washi tape collection! Haven't tried it, shouldn't try it, might have to try it ;-)
Posted by: Cath S | January 21, 2012 at 06:12 PM
Oh, yeah. This is a TA DA !
What a handy guy!
happy new year
C
Posted by: Chris | January 21, 2012 at 08:27 PM
Waht a great idea! How we all need a Paul in our lives too! I love washi tape too but only have a small collection so far. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: sheila | January 31, 2012 at 01:49 PM
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL WORK SHOP AND ARRANGEMENTS.
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