Procrastination Project Before and After

At work this last week we discussed how it's the little things that "get" you. It is certainly the case when it comes to my procrastination project for The Inspired Room. I had an idea in my mind to make fabric bags for my potatoes and onions. Let's just say the end result was nothing like I envisioned.

When I discovered this little cart at a yard sale over the weekend, I found an answer to my potatoes and onions in a bag dilemma. We'll see how they make out on the open shelves. I also bought some jars from Walmart to hold the dry beans/lentils/bulgar. Yes, I'm sure the jars would be much improved with shiny black lids. Or red.

Here is the before photo of my kitchen island. I'm a bookaholic. Actually, I think I read too much and DO too little. This procrastination project helped me see how enjoyable it is to actually complete something!

Here is the AFTER photo. When my husband spotted the curtain, he said I ruined the best piece of furniture he ever made (he designed and built the entire kitchen). I laughed. I told him I would take down the curtain if it meant that much to him but he just grumbled. I guess the curtain is safe for now. Vee sent me the cutest idea for a curtain but I think I'm going to save it for another place in the house. I'm afraid Mike might have a coronary if ruffles showed up in the kitchen!

While this may seem like a small project (no orange bathroom transformation here) I like the results and I'm inspired to tackle the next project--a bigger one--my front porch. Thank you, Melissa, for hosting. It was fun!