Anna Cheung Interiors : Scarf Holder: My Attempt at Being "Pinterest" Worthy

Recently, a friend came to me to ask for an organizational solution for her daughter. Her daughter, like many women/girls these days, has a large collection of scarves. The scarves lived in a pile in the top of her closet.

I searched Pinterest and the Internet for ideas and ran across the following post on Pinterest from "Live a Little Wilder" blog. This was my inspiration. There is no shame in borrowing an idea when it is fabulous--in my opinion.

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Supplies:

1 Pallet {Thanks to my hubby who scavenged one from his work}

White Paint {Leftover from painting the nursery}

Aqua Paint {Leftover from a previous project}

Paint brushes {I like Purdy}

Hooks/knobs {Hobby Lobby @ 50% off}

Sawtooth Picture hangers {2}

Tools:

Saw

Screws

Electric drill with drill bits and attachable screwdriver bits

Kreg Jig {A birthday gift from my hubby's friend}

Hammer/Nails

Process:

Separate the wood from the pallet {Hubby still does this for me} At 5'. ____ pounds, using power tools takes a little more effort on my part!! Smile.

Lay the pieces out in a pattern {I staggered the wood} and then use a pencil to mark where you want to trim the pieces for the look you want. Number them with a pencil on the back.

Use the saw to make your cuts **NOTE: Always use safety glasses and cut on the outside of the line you make. Measure twice, cut once.

Use the base color paint {White in this case} and dry brush the paint onto the wood-- this gives it a little bit of an aged look

If you want to add a second color, wait for the first coat to dry and use the same dry brush method to add in the color {A greenish blue in this case}. The client has white furniture and touches of turquoise with other accessories in her room.

Use the Kreg Jig to connect the wood on the back. This makes a the connection invisible from the front of the piece and it is a strong attachment.

Kreg Jig Holes

Use the drill bits to drive pilot holes for the knobs you will use {Several sizes of bits were used since the screws on the knobs were different sizes}

Attach the knobs/hooks with screws using the electric screwdriver and appropriate bits. A variety of knobs/hooks were used. Try to get hooks and knobs that will hold bulkier scarves. Some of these hooks would also hold more than one scarf.

Add two pieces of wood vertically to the back {These pieces keep the screws from hitting the wall and keep the piece flush so it doesn't lean away from the wall when hung}