corner view ≈ experiment{s}

i've experimented some since we moved in in our place three years ago. as a means of getting back in the swing of {all~things~renovation☻}, i'd like to somersault for you and see if my fancy can be tickled back into experimental action.

i have been thinking myself silly over how to store a bicycle when having a small entrance hall way. any ideas yourself?  
(bicycle storage images : jaybean.com).

3 experiments to be executed this weekend : 
1. upcycle an old bulky foot stool that i dismantled with great difficulty last spring
2. paint and fabric-refurbish this dusty floor lamp with a new coif

3. scrub, paint and hang up these mix'n'match thrift shop coat hangers in a make do shaker style in the above mentioned small entrance hall way. i might even add a spray painted deer's head, to go truly quirky on this one. i'll fit my intentions in a few before-after posts.
 
curious? as-am-i! i'd almost like to say: stay tuned over the weekend {mine begins tomorrow}, to witness these things happening.
happy experimenting, all! 
jane's corner view, francesca's hosting, anna's theme.

20 comments:

  1. KylieFebruary 26, 2014 at 7:08 AM

    Lovely to see what you've been getting up to dear Woolfy. Looking forward to seeing the 'afters' x

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  2. shayndelFebruary 26, 2014 at 8:19 AM

    I especially LOVE your bicycle storage ideas!!
    And I am waiting to see your somersaults, yes, I have got just the place for you!! Please stop by and by all means do somersaults for me:))) I think you are in the swing already miss n♥♡♪

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  3. FrancescaFebruary 26, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    sounds like you'll have a very busy weekend! (and lots of good material for next weeks theme)
    we too have a very small entry way, and store our bikes in the barn :) no barn? well, if you have a staircase, i love the upside down idea.

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  4. BonnieFebruary 26, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    oh yes, I am very curios! I cannot wait to see how all of your experiments turn out!

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  5. Karyn Taylor-MooreFebruary 26, 2014 at 10:57 AM

    I am impressed - so many projects for one weekend Nadine! I can't wait to see the 'after' photographs. You are truly a little volcano of creativity and energy xox

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  6. Le monde dÖFebruary 26, 2014 at 11:12 AM

    I'm impressed as well :) Have a nice time of experiment ;)

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  7. BethFebruary 26, 2014 at 11:34 AM

    I think the 2nd option would be the easiest for you as it would require a simple upright lift of the bicycle. The other ways require you to tilt the bike with the 3rd one requiring an upside down bike. On some days that would discourage me from biking because I would not want to deal with the 'mechanics' of taking it down and putting it up. I think the 2nd one would entail less stress on your back. But then I have to consider the aches and pains and flare-ups of osteo-arthritis and fibromayalgia. I look forward to seeing your solutions for all the projects.:>)

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  8. simply bevFebruary 26, 2014 at 2:48 PM

    You've been very industrious! Looking forward to the "after" photos!

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  9. polkadotpeticoatFebruary 26, 2014 at 3:23 PM

    Thrifty fox you have been busy re-purposing....I'd love to see what the foot stool looks like someday!

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  10. ElizabethFebruary 26, 2014 at 3:32 PM

    I love these sorts of experiments and am always finding new things to re-do.
    Hanging the bicycle on the wall usually works really well (as long as you won't bang you head on it!)

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  11. likeschocolateFebruary 26, 2014 at 3:49 PM

    Your so brave! These kind of ventures always fail for me!

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  12. KristinFebruary 26, 2014 at 4:13 PM

    I also just experimenting in my apartment. This is fun. But now I'm glad I'm done and can do other things.

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  13. RedekerFebruary 26, 2014 at 6:06 PM

    wow busy ideas all!!
    i like the bikes under the stairways. looks good and out of the way kind of thing.
    and with all the others things i'm curious what they will turn out to be!

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  14. annaFebruary 26, 2014 at 6:56 PM

    Yes the bike problem...let me know when you find out;) I see you gave some good technical skills!

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  15. HeatherFebruary 26, 2014 at 7:28 PM

    Looks a busy weekend - can't wait to see the finished products!

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  16. tanïaFebruary 26, 2014 at 10:48 PM

    Yessss, now I'm curious to see how your experiments ended up!!
    @ bike problem: no bike, no problem, that's my solution! Haha!!! ;))))

    I stay tuned for more!

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  17. TheresaFebruary 27, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    I'm such a fan of hooks. You are going to have so much fun.

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2014 at 10:50 PM

    I would really prefer to have the bike outdoors, but the ideas you found all look funny :)

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  19. Carole ReidFebruary 27, 2014 at 10:58 PM

    Well, well, my renovating friend I see you are back at it. Ta da.... good for you!
    I have no ideas about bike storage as we have a basement but I'm sure you'll come up with something perfect for your place. Can't wait to see how things turn out. xoxo Carole

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  20. Mlle ParadisMarch 1, 2014 at 12:09 AM

    oh yes curious! you are keeping yourself busy in all the best ways!

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