Sunny Window Shelf

Sunny Window Shelf In Laundry Room

While visiting with Debbie 
of DebbieDoos

I was lamenting that I wasn't always

able to complete projects

like I did in my younger days.

Please notice my signature blue. It is everywhere!

I therefore didn't have much to share
with you younger bloggers.

Can you believe the difference in the lighting? All the pics were taken at the same time,
just different angles.

Debbie suggested that I share some of the projects
I have done in the past.

I wanted shelving
 in front of this laundry room window.
 It gets the morning light and is so nice for plants.

Does anyone remember Christopher Lowell?
He was a pioneer of the DIY home decorating shows.
On one episode he did this neat little shelf.
Little to no construction.

A wooden rod with deep brackets to give clearance for the shelf. Two laminated shelves in standard size. Marine cord/rope and a paddle drill bit.

The canisters made by my daughter Hollie hold various things used in the laundry. This one has scrubbies and brushes another holds vinyl gloves, another buttons and coins.
The Most difficult part was measuring for the shelves. I placed the rope over the rod, marked the first shelf, used large safety pins to mark where the top shelf would go. Using the top of the washer and dryer for work space.  I tied the first shelf in place, looped it over the rod again and repeated the process. I then trimmed the rope at the bottom.

Leaky containers created a little "shabby chic" over the years.

My choice of laminate probably wasn't the best for keeping plants but I have learned that shabby isn't
shabby, it's Shabby Chic!
Hey! I bet you could use pallet wood for shelves!

I am not ready to show you the rest of the laundry room, BUT you can see the ceiling. Fancy crown and moulding for a laundry room, huh!
I came to the building site one day and it was up. Not intended but cheaper than taking it down. 

The little glass jars contain seeds for spring planting.

I can't leave without remarking about "Billy Bass".
He was a gift to Bob from one of the grandsons.
This is the room I have chosen for it's display.
The grandsons are grown but they never fail to activate
Billy's song on their way thru to the garage.
Never let it be said that I don't appreciate fine art!


Well, it was a while back 
but I hope you enjoyed seeing this project. 


I love my sunny window shelf!
It makes one a sunny self!

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