Now that the weather is cooling down, perhaps you are planning a camping trip. I am not a camper, but I recognize a good idea when I see one. While looking at my e-mail on AOL the other day, I noticed an interesting article with some good ideas for camping. After I posted the ideas to this blog, I decided to look for some rustic decorating ideas. Apparently, they are called, “rustic chic.” So, I will end the blog with some great photos of rustic chic rooms. Enjoy!
Use the coffee from your new toilet paper carrier to make instant coffee pods. Put one scoop into a coffee filter, tie with floss, and enjoy a freshly brewed cup in minutes.
Wash out an empty laundry detergent dispenser, fill it with water, and keep soap and a towel handy for when you need to wash up. This might be a good idea for when you work outside or when the children play outside.
Strap an old belt to a tree, and use hooks to hang up your pots and pans. Again, this could work for strapping anything that you have outside that you do not want to misplace.
Don’t lug the whole bag of coal over to your fire – use an egg carton to get those flames going. This could be adapted for your home grill.
Give your matches a coat of shellac, and they’ll still light even when damp.
What’s cheaper than a flashlight and doesn’t need batteries? A glass jar with a glow stick in it. You could use the same trick while sitting out on your patio or porch.
All you need is a tin can, some foil, charcoal and a grilling rack to roast your dogs
If moderation is just not your thing, cook 15 dogs at once with a rake roaster (after you hose off the leaves). I think I might want to do more than hose it off with water!
No fancy transportable speakers required in the great outdoors — all you need is a ceramic cup that fits your iPhone and it’ll amplify the sound.
I’m thinking that with no insulation, it may be a room for only nice weather.
Notice the table that has been made from the trunk of a tree.
For the right party, I might go to the trouble to string a line between trees and hang some burlap curtains like this:
Need a new headboard?
Turn pallets and stepping stones into a bar for the patio.
Pallet turned into a bench.
Pallet turned into a table.
from Tumbleweed and Dandelion.com
Dan Joseph Architects
Enjoy the fall weather and the great out of doors. Create and be happy!
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