When decorating a house, everyone first focuses on the main spaces. Those are the main rooms. But in every house there are also secondary spaces and those are usually the hallways, closets and nooks. They might not be perceived in the same way as the main rooms but they are also very important for the overall result. They make a home feel complete and they can often change the way the whole home feels like when they’re used to their full potential.

This is the story of how a simple, empty space near the window was turned into a cozy and very lovely reading nook. It was a one weekend project when it was rainy outside. The first step was to rip down the original baseboards and to make a rectangular box with a divider and some shelves on the front. A portion of the baseboard was replaced and a piece of trim was added to give it a rounded edge. Then everything was painted white.

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Even though it’s not a common practice anymore, not so long ago people used to make their own soap rather than to buy it. Of course, it was the case when even if you wanted to you couldn’t find such things in stores or it wasn’t worth the travel. But even now, when we can basically find everything we need and more in stores, making your own soap is not a completely lost practice. In fact, you can try some of these recipes at home if you want.

Travel Tin Soap.

You could make mint and lavender travel soaps and they would be perfect for traveling but also for gifts. The recipe starts with a goat milk soap base or any other soap base you prefer. You’ll also need some tins with lids, soap dye and essential oils. If you want, you can also throw in a few lavender pieces. All you have to do is mix all the ingredients and let the soap dry for a couple of hours.{found on lemonjitters}.

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In interior décor it’s all about being creative. A beautiful décor is not based on strict rules and on following certain lines bur on being able to think out of the box and to use objects in new and unusual ways. For example, something as simple as a bucket can be used in numerous ways and it’s up to you to choose the option that you like best or to even come up with one of your own.

Outdoor Metal Drink Bucket.

A metal bucket can be useful in many different ways. One example would be to fill the bucket with ice and to use it to keep your drinks cool. It’s a great idea for when you’re planning an outdoor party, barbeque or dinner. It’s simple and it’s also practical.Available for 31$.

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