Yeah, I know. It’s July. But I finished my June project a little late. June was a heavy craft. This is not something I generally do. I work mostly in fabric. But I did have an idea.
This past winter, I kept picking up coats and jackets. My husband and I have gotten into the habit of throwing our coats on the sofa or treadmill, even tough we have a perfectly good closet. We needed a coat rack of some sort.
I didn’t want one that stood in the corner. I wanted it somewhat hidden. The stairs to the basement is just to the side of the back door. So I decided to have something on the wall as you go down stairs. I wanted also to use items I had in the house.
I found a nice piece of oak that my husband was using as a shelf in the basement. He said I could use it. Sanded it down, stained it, finished it with two coats of poly. Ain’t it pretty!
A few years ago, I purchased these fleur de lis curtain tie backs. I thought these would make great hooks. My husband drilled 4 holes for the hooks and counter sunk the back for the screws. He also pre-drilled the holes for the hanging screws. I used a little nail polish for thread lock so they won’t come loose.
It took use a few tries to find the wall studs. But we did. It’s nice and secure.
I love way it came out. I can’t wait to use it this winter. It will be nice not having the coats and jackets lying around everywhere.
C
You are very talented
Thank You.