DIY: Nookie Wrap-up

Nookie
San Francisco is chock full of Edwardian apartments like the one we rent, and most of them have these lovely recessed shelves in the hallway. The best I can figure, these were used for old intercom systems or phones. Our hallways is the darkest part of our otherwise bright apartment, so this little nook felt a little glum, and seemed to gasp out for a quick DIY makeover.




Inspiration struck with a gift that came wrapped in lovely paper, with just enough of it to give the nook a pop of color and pattern. If you can wrap a present (even clumsily!) you can tackle this project.

All you need is…

1. Scrap cardboard
2. Craft knife
3. Decorative paper
4. Tape


Measure the back wall of your recessed area, cut a piece of cardboard just a sliver thinner than the actual size, and wrap with decorative paper. Insert, and add flowers alongside other personal objects for a rotating corner of happy!

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Photos: Kelly Wilkinson

About Kelly... I grew up in a renovated barn in Virginia, the middle of three sisters. Now I'm in San Francisco, trying to straddle the country-urban worlds. For now, this means access to the city out the front door, with veggies and bees in the back. All my life, I've loved making stuff: crafts, dinners, skirts, preserves...and grand designs for my life!

Thanks Kelly!!