By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. Oh my goodness, this was the quickest, easiest, cheapest project ever but I’m 100 per cent in love with the results. You know those little upgrades that just make your life both better and prettier? This is one of those for our bedroom.This bedroom has delectable shutters, which I adore, but it makes window treatments kind of hard. You either have to hang curtains in front of the whole alcove (we can tell by the holes in the trim that this is what our predecessors did) or not at all. For the last year and a bit, we’ve opted for the latter option, except for a tension rod light blocking curtain above the shutters. The shutters are great at blocking all natural light, which is great for lie-ins. But, this room gets crazy beautiful morning light and it always seemed a shame to be getting dressed in artificial light just for privacy. Anyway, the other day I was browsing the Manhatten Nest blog (looking for something else entirely), when I stumbled on this post of yore about using liquid starch and fabric for privacy in glass windows.

Obviously, my mind went straight to lace (because my mind always goes straight to lace) and I thought ooh, I gots to try that out one day! Serendipitously, we headed to Ikea earlier in the week to scope out tea-light lanterns for the wedding. Even more serendipitously, Ikea has JUST started selling lovely scallop edge lace fabric for a mere £1.50 per metre. Anyway, I got home from work one day and mixed up the starch jelly. I ended up mixing 2 tablespoons cornflour (that’s cornstarch across the pond) with about an equal amount of cold water, then mixing that in about a cup and a half of boiling water from the kettle. I mixed it in a lunch box and the resulting jelly is both spooky and somewhat non-newtonian. (Random interlude – my first lady boss once told me that some men – ie. our coworker at the time – are like custard powder mix – the more you stir them the more they resist, so keep a light touch. It’s been remarkably useful advice and obviously applies to lots of women too!)

Unlike Daniel, I didn’t soak my fabric in the mix. It just felt like a messy and icky idea so instead I painted a thick layer of gloop on to the window pane. Then I cut out a rectangle of lace using a template I’d made earlier. I didn’t iron it first but the one piece I had where there was a crease was the hardest to apply so do iron your fabric if it’s creased at all. Then I applied another thick layer on top, being sure to get it right into all the corners. Deer Stands For Sale In Waco TexasI tried working top to bottom, centre to corners and a few different ways, but there wasn’t a noticeable difference in ease or result. Rv Rentals In Hilo HawaiiI did notice that there were sometimes brush marks if I did it too regimented so I ended up going for random patterns of brush strokes.Persian Kitten For Sale Nj

The best thing about using lace (with holes in) is that there are automatically not air pockets so you don’t have to both squeegeeing them out, which is good because I’m really bad at that sort of thing. The other good thing about lace is it’s very forgiving. On one pane, I ended up with a gap in one place, I just cut a small strip and starch-glued it over the top. I can’t even tell where it was now!This took less than an hour from start to finish. Except I’m going to go back and add a row of scallops in the panes just above it. But I figured if I waited to post about it until I’d done that then I’d probably never post about it. The best thing about this is that to remove it, you just wash it off with warm water, so it’s perfect for renters. My other favourite thing, that doesn’t really show up in pictures, is that it keep the texture of the lace, so it doesn’t look like fake lace contact paper. I noticed Dan got a lot of comments wondering if this could be done in a hot, humid room like a shower.

To that, I’d say it wouldn’t work somewhere that gets directly wet. As for humidity, it probably depends just how humid, but this is so cheap (£1.50 of fabric, probably less than a penny worth of cornflour) and easy to install and uninstall that you should just give it a go and let the internet know how it works out! I would say it’s probably not great for a window that would get dirty a lot (like above a sink) because you probably can’t wipe it down. If this window gets dingy, I’d probably remove all the sheets and run them through the machine in a lingerie bag. It’s that easy to apply. Hopefully I’ll get the scallops up soon and will post back about those!To see the stunning view this is blocking, click here.I added a few more details and answers to common questions on a new blog post. Read all about it here.Click here to see an update for how I removed it after six or so months.We’ve found all of the stuff a college student could want – at the best prices around!

This list includes everything that can be used in both dorm rooms and apartments to keep the roommates at bay and to let you play. After all, what’s college if you can’t have a little fun in between classes? (Don’t worry – there are plenty of essentials included, too!) Here are some fun, some necessary and some downright quirky items that any college student would love to have: Place this “dictionary” on your bookshelf and nobody will suspect a thing – but you’ll know where your valuables are! With so many people coming in and out of your room in college, it is important to have a good hiding spot and this is the perfect sneaky little space. It also has a lock, just in case someone catches on. Whether you’re in a dorm room or in a tiny apartment, bed risers are a life-saver because they allow you to store off-season clothing out of view. Pair with the next item on the list and you’re good to go! Store all of your off season clothing, extra blankets and shoes under the bed in these easily accessible pull out chests.

To make it even easier on yourself, utilize bed risers and you may even be able to double your storage capacity under the bed. Save counter space with this style station organizer. Or, create your own on a budget simply using a pipe. You’ll find you have tons of extra space when you use these ultra-skinny hangers. Using all of the same type of hanger will help keep things organized, looking neat and hanging straight – another way to save space. A great way to show off your personality is with a fun and funky shower curtain. Try one of these recommendations! • Capitalize on today’s trends with this social media shower curtain. • You’re on a boat! Or, at least you’ll look like it when you’re showering behind this porthole shower curtain. • You’ll definitely brush up on your knowledge of men’s facial hair every time you enter the commode when you have this mustache shower curtain. • Bring singing in the shower and singing in the rain together with this April showers shower curtain.

Reminder: don’t forget to purchase a shower curtain liner, tension rod (if there’s no shower curtain rod) and shower curtain hooks! Handy to keep in your dorm room or your bedroom (so your pals don’t steal your expensive organic food), this mini fridge is convenient and fun, all packed into one package. The front is a Dry Erase board that allows you to write, doodle and decorate to your heart’s content – making it fun to keep your food cool. Who needs a pet when you have a mini robot? Plus, he cleans up after you make small messes. When you’re limited on space, the key rule to follow is to find dual purpose items whenever you can. That’s why a storage ottoman is perfect for just that reason. You can use it as a footstool, a table and to tuck away any items you may like to store inside. Talk about multi-tasking – this is one impressive little ottoman! You can finally color on the walls thanks to these dry erase wall decals! They look cool and will serve some important – and fun – purposes.

Write yourself notes, write your roommates jokes, let your friends doodle, or whatever else you crazy college kids come up with. You never know where you’ll be when your phone runs out of battery – especially in college, when you’re constantly on the go. You’d be wise to purchase a backup charger to keep with you at all times. It’s compatible with most devices, but make sure that it fits yours before purchasing – just in case. Bring everyday objects to life with these stickers made for daily items. Get ready to get seriously silly – imagine how cheered up you’ll be when you look over at your stapler and it look back at you. This site has fun decal designs that are created especially for IKEA furniture, so you know it will always fit! Simply select your furniture model, choose the design you like and revamp your furniture to suit your style. Go ahead, give your furniture some of your personality flare. Obviously, every student should have one of these.

In fact, it should be mandatory. No additional explanation necessary. Cook like a champion with a mini grill, making it easier and more accessible than ever before. With little-to-no-effort meals, in no time, you’ll be happy you decided to go for the grill. There will come a time this year where you need to down out your roommate (or mates), friends or people nearby while trying to focus. That’s when some noise canceling headphones will come in handy. Because it’s not always convenient or practical to pack up and study elsewhere or ask someone to leave. Stream more content than you could ever be able to watch with a Roku. You can watch movies, news and sports, listen to music and access tons of other content just by hooking up to the Internet and streaming. Plus, it’s compatible with most television sets. Show your school spirit with decals that celebrate your school’s sports team. The decals will easily come off post-season. Don’t fuss with coffee pots!

Get a single cup mini brewer, like this Keurig 1-cup mini brewer. They even come in lots of fun colors. All you need to do is place a coffee pod in, press “brew” and you’re as good as caffeinated. Cut out the desk clutter with this multi-purpose keyboard that opens up to allow you to store desk essentials right inside. Plus, you’re able to place you’re tablet on top or hook it up to your computer. You will never have enough outlets or power strips in college. So, why pick an essential item with a fun design rather than the usual eyesore? And, to organize those annoying cords in a whimsical fashion, check out these wire organizers: dachshund cable tie wire organizer and robot cable tie wire organizer. Every semester, Fastweb helps thousands of students pay for school by matching them to scholarships, grants and awards for which they actually qualify. Sign up today to get started. You'll find scholarships like the Niche $1,000 Back to School Scholarship, and VIP Voice's $5,000 Scholarship.