We used to leave our cell phone (and other) chargers out on the kitchen counter. Drove me bonkers. I finally found a solution that has made a big difference, and it was so simple! You can read about it over at A Brooklyn Limestone, as part of her Junk Drawer Overhaul series.
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Jen
I have to ask because I have seen it in a few of your kitchen photos, is that green mum plant real? It always looks superb {I am sure I would have offed one by now}, but I had to know, because if it is real and has lasted that long, I would love to give it a try in our kitchen as well. And if it’s not, I gotta know where I can get my hands on the faux one!
xoxo,
Jen
Making it Lovely
Those are just flowers (that obviously I’ve picked up before)! I can’t keep plants alive very well, unfortunately.
Margaret
I have been doing this since I read your post. My canister is not as pretty but I REALLY like how it has tidied things in that corner of the counter!
You also got me wondering if this idea could also apply to hacking a retro/vintage breadbox into a charging station, if you had a HUGE pile of cords to wrangle. I do not have that many cords, or counterspace, or a breadbox but I can imagine it working.
Thanks for this tip!
Making it Lovely
That’s a great idea.
Melissah
I just discovered your lovely blog. I’m just new into blogging & have just finished off my own blog on fashion & interior design. I had a lot of fun putting it together maybe you would like to check it out if you have a spare minute.
x
Melissah
Jessica @ JessAndTheElmCity
Super cute! I love when things and cute and functional!
Uchenna
Hey Nicole, I nominated you to the Homies, so sad that we didn’t make it to the Top 9 :( Your blog and art and ideas are way better than the others on that list. Recount!
Jana
This is precisely what I need…I think Ikea has some great canisters that will work…we’ve got junk coming out our ears!
Paula/adhocmom
I did mine yesterday. . you know? Seriously, it was full of junk. I threw 2/3 of it away and now it’s super neat.
Franziska
really simple, really stylish, really easy, really cool. Thanks for sharing.
Amy
I have the same canister and ours was actually sitting empty on the countertop. We usually set our chargers on top of it. Love the idea to store them inside!
FRECKLES CHICK
I fully intend to copy you, just so you know.
Also, I’ve always coveted your kitchen so I fully intend to copy that too.
That is all. =]
Valentina
GREAT idea :)
Rebecca @ beautiful square feet
I really wish we had Target in the UK – you seem to have found so many great items from there. I love that jar, and such a simple solution! Great thinking! Did you know Orla Kiely has designed a range of cars? She’s working with Citroen on the DS3 model. I found some photos and blogged about it today – think you might like them!
http://beautifulsquarefeet.blogspot.com/2011/01/style-icon.html
wide open spaces
i love thoughtful solutions to life’s little problems. like junk drawers. to tackle it now and forever.
kelsey
i love the Orla Kiely canister!
Jasmine YourSweetTreat
Nicole, I just wanted to say I am in love with your blog, your designs, and especially your beautiful craft room. It has inspired me to design my craft room! I just started moving my crafts in the room so right now it’s a mess!
Anyways keep up the wonderful work :) will come back soon!
vanessa
*brilliant
vanessa
brillant.
Caroline @ The Feminist Housewife
What a cute and brilliant idea!!
Melissa @ HOUSEOgraphy
I love this idea (especially as I sit in the kitchen eying our charge pile). Yikes. I’m considering this canister option now.
Wendy
I too have phone cords in my kitchen – I hide them behind a picture frame and candle votice!! Looking at the photo of my kids so much better than the ugly cords!
Danielle
Love your blog! What a good idea for all of your cords! Can I ask, where did you get the canister-it’s lovely!
Making it Lovely
It was by Orla Kiely for Target.
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