Saturday, June 18, 2011

Concrete Inspiration

Let's get this straight:  I've never blogged before.  Being that I just moved into a new apartment in the city, and I just finished my first year of grad school, I thought:  Welp, there is no better time than now!

This leads me to my first dilemma- I'm a broke grad student in a new apartment. There isn't much I can afford on a Ramen noodles budget, so I've resorted to hammers, nails, and trial and error.

My first official project:  coat hooks.  The hallway looked so lonely and bare, and needed a pick me up.  I scoured stores up and down State street looking for modern industrial coat hooks on the cheap.  None were to be had.  They ranged from plain jane to ornate (none of which I could afford!)  So, what's a girl to do?  Scour the internet for inspiration, that's what.

 I came across Whamodyne's instructions for concrete lightbulb hooks.  I had an "ah ha" moment-  The ceilings are concrete, these will match perfectly.  2 Red line stops and a brisk walk later, I had a package of $1.99 lightbulbs and a bag of instant concrete- $3.99.  I ended up only using half the bag of concrete, so more fun projects to come later.




 Project #1, in the bag. 

3 comments:

  1. You're like Martha Stewart. In stripper shoes.

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  2. This should be displayed in the Museum of Contemporary Art! I can't wait for the next post. KC

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  3. I love these, I need to come see them in person!

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