Inspiration Strikes!

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In the form of RIVITS



I have Phillip Jeffries Raffia wall covering in my bedroom.


 I recently transformed a vintage cabinet/bookcase into My New Shoe Wardrobe and had the back of it covered with some of the leftover raffia paper.


I'm thinking the next step should be to add some rivets.



Are you with me?


Comments

Lynda @ Happenstance Home said…
What a perfect use for your cabinet! Shoes that adorable must be seen!
July 27, 2011 at 6:40 AM
Kathysue said…
I love that Phillip Jeffries wallpaper, How fun!! Kathysue
July 27, 2011 at 6:44 AM
Wonderfully Domestic said…
A shoe wardrobe! Genius!
(and it looks fab too!)

I love that wallpaper :)
July 27, 2011 at 7:10 AM
Tamra said…
I don't have many shoes but the few every day pairs I have always seem to be annoying uncorraled.

This "shoe wardrobe" is a brilliant idea! And I do love that you kept the backing the same as the wall to let the shoes sing but the rivets will be the final jewelry to the piece.

Really lovely.
July 27, 2011 at 7:30 AM
Allie said…
Yes to the rivets!! Awesome idea, that will look fabulous. Can't wait for the reveal. Can you say bling? :)
July 27, 2011 at 8:03 AM
The enchanted home said…
Think the rivets would be the perfect crown jewel to an already gorgeous setting...love the idea!
July 27, 2011 at 8:07 AM
vignette design said…
I absolutely love your raffia wallpaper. I want it in my living room! Also, I have that cabinet in my dining room with burlap on the back of it. I think I need to repurpose it for my bedroom and shoes! Yes, I'm with you! ~Delores
July 27, 2011 at 8:36 AM
Susan Sutherlin said…
Love this wallpaper, can't wait to use it on a project.

Susan
www.susansutherlin.blogspot.com
July 27, 2011 at 8:44 AM
jeanette from everton terrace said…
Hey T, not only am I with you, I have almost that EXACT cabinet! Your shoes look fabulous in it, nicely done (as usual). Giving me all sorts of ideas for mine :)
July 27, 2011 at 9:04 AM
Bring Pretty Back said…
I'm with ya !!!
That wallpaper is so cool! And your show wardrobe- awesome!
Have a PRETTY day!
Krisitn
July 27, 2011 at 2:10 PM
Acquired Objects said…
Paint brush one day the next rivets....go for it!
July 27, 2011 at 3:16 PM
under spanish moss said…
We're in love…both with the paper and the shoes! We'll take two pairs of the shoes and some paper for the closets!
Hope your Wednesday was wonderful!
XO,
Renee and Angela
July 27, 2011 at 5:12 PM
quintessence said…
ABsolutely love this idea!! Did you see Tilton Fenwick's room at the Hampton Showhouse? They did something similar = fabulous!!
July 27, 2011 at 7:15 PM
Ann said…
Nice idea...

rivets should be fun and with a touch of glam ♥
July 28, 2011 at 2:15 AM
Mélanie A. said…
I love the use of this cabinet
July 28, 2011 at 1:26 PM
Unknown said…
LOVE this too, ditto Quintessence, check out Lisa/Hamptontoes post on this and you can see this fab paper in action!xx
July 28, 2011 at 4:41 PM
Blooming Rose Musings said…
Love this paper with the rivets! Don't you think it would be perfect for a certain man's office at the beach? You always find the most wonderful things to share with us. Treasure hunter/decorator extrordinaire! XO
July 28, 2011 at 9:16 PM
Blooming Rose Musings said…
Whoops...I went to fast and made a typ-o. I meant to say...You are a treasure hunter/decorator extraordinaire!!!
Much love. XO
July 28, 2011 at 9:37 PM
Blooming Rose Musings said…
What's wrong with me tonight!?! I meant to say...I went too fast and made a type-o. You are a treasure hunter/decorator extraordinaire!!!
Now, I'm going to bed before I make more mistakes! Love you.
July 28, 2011 at 9:40 PM
cjsullivan133 said…
What size are you?! ;-) I've told you this before, but I'll take the Chanel- open-toe spectator's!
July 30, 2011 at 8:18 AM
Mary Ann Pickett said…
Ha! I was wondering what size shoe you wore too...not the first person. Such a great way to showcase your fab shoes.
July 30, 2011 at 9:13 PM
Cashon&Co said…
you're killing me! is there anything you CAN'T do???
wow.
THIS is inspirational!
August 1, 2011 at 9:12 PM
1 Funky Woman said…
I think if my shoes looked as gorgeous as yours then I'd want them to take center stage too! And you know I love your wall treatment!

Megan
August 2, 2011 at 6:29 AM
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