Tuesday, June 12, 2007
my new shoe rack
I love the j-me shoe rack. I love that it floats off the floor, I love that it doesn't take up much space when no shoes are present, I love that it was the perfect shoe solution to my very cramped back entryway. So, I nearly cried when I found out it was about 5 inches too long to fit into said very cramped back entryway.
I set out to wander around a very large hardware store and find something that I could use in the same fashion. I had grand ideas about repurposing ductwork pipes or gutters or something meant for plumbing. I predictably didn't find anything that would work. So I went with Plan B: wood. We basically built shelves, narrower ones above wider ones, to work like this:
Go see all about how we made it, this has also been listed on the to make page.
I set out to wander around a very large hardware store and find something that I could use in the same fashion. I had grand ideas about repurposing ductwork pipes or gutters or something meant for plumbing. I predictably didn't find anything that would work. So I went with Plan B: wood. We basically built shelves, narrower ones above wider ones, to work like this:
Go see all about how we made it, this has also been listed on the to make page.
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Very cool idea! Almost as cool as those awesome sneakers!
Comment by Lynn in Tucson — June 12, 2007 @ 9:17 am
don't those types of racks mess up the toe of the shoe by denting it in? i had to throw away my boots because the dent in the toe made them unwearable :(
Comment by janet — June 12, 2007 @ 9:49 am
Janet - I can see that happening if you store shoes in this type of rack. This one is for those shoes we throw on and off at the door on a daily basis, I wouldn't keep good shoes here.
Comment by megan — June 12, 2007 @ 9:51 am
On your To Make page, the link to making bathbombs goes back to your main page.
Comment by gloogunn — June 12, 2007 @ 10:25 am
Ooooh...a lot of the links there (sun jar, hats) default back to the main page.
Comment by gloogunn — June 12, 2007 @ 10:26 am
I'm totally digging it. Totally clever and it is great to have instructions!
Comment by Miss Sassy — June 12, 2007 @ 10:41 am
gloogunn - Really? It's not happening for me. What browser are you using?
Comment by megan — June 12, 2007 @ 10:53 am
i remember you mentioning the length of the j-me shoe rack being problematic for your space ... and i just KNEW you would figure out a way to DIY it! brilliant.
and, btw, i LOVE the color of your doors!!!!
Comment by anh-minh — June 12, 2007 @ 11:20 am
anh-minh - Thanks!
Comment by megan — June 12, 2007 @ 11:37 am
i love love love that shoe rack...the color of those green shoes and the green doors also make me swoon. :)
Comment by zay — June 12, 2007 @ 1:18 pm
LOVE the green shoes! Where did you find them? I would love to find a pair.
Comment by Liz — June 12, 2007 @ 1:46 pm
Zay - Thank you.
Liz - The shoes are from Ecco, and they were called Solo Tie. I got them a few years ago, but they only seem to have pink left.
Comment by megan — June 12, 2007 @ 1:54 pm
Has anyone ever told you you're amazing? and brilliant? this is the best idea ever!
Comment by juliann — June 12, 2007 @ 2:29 pm
You can also find Eccos on zappos.com, and they are usually cheaper there as well..
Comment by nonsie — June 12, 2007 @ 6:08 pm
Juliann - Thanks, I was really just copying an idea though!
Comment by megan — June 12, 2007 @ 7:07 pm
Megan, it doesn't matter that you were copying an idea - something didn't work for you, and you figured out another solution. It seems that you are able to do that a lot, and that is what makes you brilliant!
Comment by Jennifer — June 13, 2007 @ 6:32 am
I think yours looks much better than the original!
Comment by Erika — June 13, 2007 @ 7:02 am
Oh my god that is AWESOME! It looks fantastic, you guys did a great job.
Comment by Erica — June 13, 2007 @ 7:26 am
Jennifer - Well, thank you.
Erica and Erika - Thanks!
Comment by megan — June 13, 2007 @ 10:30 am
I'm absolutely in love with this idea. I love it's simplicity and I actually think I prefer the adaptation to the orginal... I mentioned you in my blog (hope you don't mind) and linked back. HAVE A GOOD DAY!
MWAH!!
Comment by Jade — June 14, 2007 @ 4:45 am
ahhh!!! for shoes that we just kick on or off, not the good stuff that hangs out in our closet! that makes more sense :)
Comment by janet — June 14, 2007 @ 5:25 pm
[...] Not Martha:: I’ve been reading Megan’s blog for years. I loved her knit pink wig. I love it when she talks about cooking and meal planning, and I really want to make the shoe rack she made, and if we ever move back to Seattle, her local stuff is awesome! [...]
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