A few weeks ago I went to Ikea with my best girl and our sweet friends. It was a rare weekday trip without the whole crew. My mom kept the boys for us, so it was a girls’ date. It was so fun.
We browsed and brainstormed lots of ideas. You walk in that place and inspiration is everywhere. I got a few things to help decorate our foster care room, and as soon as we got home I was ready to put them to use.
But there was a problem.
I got home and laid my new items in my inspiration pile on the floor, and I started to put the curtains on the rod. I soon realized I only had bought one hook to hold my curtain rod. FAIL!
Needless to say, I was disappointed. I did not want to figure out a time to go all the way back downtown to Ikea for a simple curtain rod hook.
As I pondered my Ikea fail moment, I remembered I had two towel hooks that I wanted to hang on the wall. It came to me like a lightening bolt: “could the towel hooks hold my curtain rod?”
After a little convincing that it would be awesome, I got Matt to help me hang them up. It totally worked! We now have unique curtain rod hooks. I love the repurposed and creative use for the hooks. I think it adds a nice charm to the room.
What do you think? Would you use towel hooks to hold a curtain rod?
I’m sure you have a story like this. Sometimes a failed moment can lead to an idea that was even better than the original. It just takes a spoonful of imagination! Just between you and me, I’m going to claim my “mistake” was done on purpose, after this post 😉
Jill says
They look so cute! Great repurpose.
Dottie says
That is darling!
Amanda Dement says
Love it!! Looks great!
Kristen @ It Comes Full Circle says
Good save! Those flowers look adorable!
Elizabeth @ Southern Color says
So resourceful, good job!! Ikea for some reason takes a lot of energy out of me – the crowds, sensory overload, drive time! I don’t blame you for not wanting to go back 😉
Jill says
Those are super cute! Much better than the boring holders!!
Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says
Very cute and clever!
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
Unexpected, which is nice!
Melanie @ The Painted Chandelier says
I always love thinking outside the box! That to me is what makes a home personalized, vs. standard, rote decorating. I love it!!
ericadeuel says
Thank you Melanie! I couldn’t agree more! I walk in this room and just smile. XOXO, Erica