Our clients wanted to turn their boring bar area into something visually appealing. Working with our design team they went with a customized wood racking cellar. This project exceeded our clients expectations and we couldn't be more please with the results.
It's almost New Year's Eve and 'Sydney's' getting her bubbly at Marquis Wine Cellars in Vancouver. They're fully stocked with all of her favorites for the perfect midnight cheers!
The Marquis hosts plenty of tastings and events, often featuring some of their exclusive collections. 'Sydney' ensures there's not a care in the world when they're popping bottles at the tasting bar. There's no spill or crowd she can't handle! Her character is that of a fine wine; rich, vibrant, and layered. She adds texture and warmth to a sea of glass, balancing the space and creating a welcoming vibe. Occupy Design knew that 'Sydney', a luxury vinyl, would get along with the premiere selection of wines available at Marquis but never turn her nose up at the 'value' section either! She knows a thing or two about luxury at great value.
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When we were preparing baby Nolan's room, I really wanted to go without a changing table because I thought it would take up way too much space. Plus, I'm a minimalist, so I really wanted to make it happen without a changing table (and use the floor or a sofa instead).
This minimal notion lasted for about a week after Bebo was born. 100 million diapers later (just an estimate), I went to IKEA to purchase a changing table. The SNIGLAR is great because it's only $35 and it is very functional and uncomplicated!
So I bought the SNIGLAR, but we didn't buy the IKEA changing table pads because I already had one at home that I received as a baby shower present.
However, when I got home, the Summer changing pad I received was too large. I was pretty bummed. However, Google saves the day because I came across this DIY post. Turns out it's super simple to cut down the Summer changing pad and re-sew the sides!
I'm not an expert sewer by any means; I purchased the supplies needed and completed the project within an hour or two. If you're a good sewer, you can do this a lot faster and without as many mistakes as I made!
Supplies and Materials Needed
DIY Step 1: Measure your changing table
The SNIGLAR table is wide enough but isn't long enough to house the whole changing pad. Measure the overall length of the SNIGLAR table (about 27 inches).
DIY Step 2: Cut along the stitches on one end
Now that you know the overall length, it's time to open up some of the seams on the changing pad. Use scissors to cut the end off, making sure to be cutting along the end's half of the seam in order to preserve the most amount of outer-layer fabric for sewing back together later.
DIY Step 3: Cut the changing pad down to size
Now that you have the ends exposed, cut your changing pad down to size.
You'll be cutting through a layer of cardboard as well as the foam.
See if the changing table pad will fit your SNIGLAR changing table. If it will, go ahead to the next step. If you goofed like I did (I didn't cut enough away), you can trim it down again until it fits in your SNIGLAR.
Fold the top fabric and clip it down so you can sew and leave a nice edge. I did this in the Funky Side Crow method but you can repair the cuts on the changing pad in any way you wish.
DIY Step 5: Fix mistakes (optional if you messed up like I did)
When I did this, I accidentally cut away too much of the top fabric, so when I sewed my changing table pad, I ended up with a couple of bald spots.
In order to fix this, I simply put scrap fabric underneath the bald spot, sewed it into the edge, and then hot glued the extra flaps down in the center.
You're done! Now you have a beautiful and inexpensive changing table with a custom-fit changing table pad.
By the way, how cute are these diapers from Honest Co? I ordered a free sample and I'm in love.
This is a great article that shows us in lots of detail, how to build a root cellar. For those unfamiliar with the term, a root cellar is an underground room that acts like a natural refrigerator, maintaining temperatures in the mid 30’s F in the winter and mid 50’s in the summer.
Root-cellaring is a saving technique for ordinary winter storage of fresh, raw, whole vegetables and fruits that have not been processed to increase their keeping quality. The root cellar is a way to hold these foods for several months after their normal harvest in a cold, rather moist environment that does not allow them to freeze or to complete their natural cycle to decomposition in the fall. Click the link below to see how to build you own root cellar
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Like any good home chef, you use your knives on the regular, and take good care of them (for the most part, right?). Give your hard-working blades the display they deserve—something nice and organized, something sleek, something like these Italian-made solid beech magnetic knife blocks. Crafted by 2 generations of Italian wood artisans in a mountain village from sustainably sourced wood, each block takes 24 steps to complete. Ever-durable, they're coated in a food-safe stain-resistant finish that keeps ‘em looking good for years to come (yes, your knives will thank you). Choose from 3 designs and 2 finishes: Slanted, upright or round; and natural or white beech wood. Each block can hold up to 10 knives.
Listing for one fitted Changing Basket Pad Cover-
(This listing is for the cover ONLY)
The cover is made with designer fabric
Pick your fabric and the measurements of your pad in the comments at checkout
Elastic (cotton) is encased all the way around
REVIEW
"Couldn't be happier with my purchase from Babiease! The fabrics are lovely and soft and the prints are super cute. Plus they fit my cot like a glove. Such a lovely, talented seller. Will be back! Thanks so much!" -Hayley (from Australia)
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