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Hey Babe, Where Did Our Towel Hooks Go?

October 15, 2013 By Erica Deuel 10 Comments

repurpose_towel_hooksA 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.

brainstorming_room_design 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.

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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 😉

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Filed Under: Home, Tips + Tricks Tagged With: birds, curtain, curtain rod hooks, DIY, hook, IKEA, recycle, repurpose, thrifty, towel hooks

Comments

  1. Jill says

    October 15, 2013 at 10:24 am

    They look so cute! Great repurpose.

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  2. Dottie says

    October 15, 2013 at 10:34 am

    That is darling!

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  3. Amanda Dement says

    October 15, 2013 at 2:18 pm

    Love it!! Looks great!

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  4. Kristen @ It Comes Full Circle says

    October 16, 2013 at 6:16 am

    Good save! Those flowers look adorable!

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  5. Elizabeth @ Southern Color says

    October 16, 2013 at 4:03 pm

    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 😉

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  6. Jill says

    October 17, 2013 at 7:40 am

    Those are super cute! Much better than the boring holders!!

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  7. Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

    October 17, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    Very cute and clever!

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  8. Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says

    October 17, 2013 at 7:24 pm

    Unexpected, which is nice!

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  9. Melanie @ The Painted Chandelier says

    October 24, 2013 at 12:52 pm

    I always love thinking outside the box! That to me is what makes a home personalized, vs. standard, rote decorating. I love it!!

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    • ericadeuel says

      October 27, 2013 at 2:42 pm

      Thank you Melanie! I couldn’t agree more! I walk in this room and just smile. XOXO, Erica

      Reply

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