Comments on: My Favorite Decorating Tools

By: NerdMom

NerdMom — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:37:21 +0000

Someday we are going to paint the house so I carry paint chips. So when I buy new things I know it will match the plan!
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By: pamela

pamela — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:24:05 +0000

For me my decorating tool, other than my laptop is my phone. I take pictures while shopping make notes in the note pad of measurements or shopping stops. So glad I wasn’t born 20 years earlier.
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By: sandi @ the whistlestop cafe

sandi @ the whistlestop cafe — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:11:36 +0000

This looks like a ♥Friday’s Favorite♥
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By: Tausha

Tausha — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:18:12 +0000

I know that this might be a given to most people-but I am the queen of spray paint and repurposing things-and I forget this all the time.
Go into a thrift store with the question in mind:
How will spray paint change this?
Can I repurpose this as something else?
Like I said-it might be a given, but there are many times that I have walked into the thrift store and walked aimlessly. As soon as I got these questions in my head-my cart quickly fills up!!
oh yea-my idea notebook. I always have a wishlist in there of things I am looking for.
Right now-
the peerfect shaped teapot
a floor lamp
a LARGE lamp!
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By: grannyann

grannyann — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:30:38 +0000

I used to carry a notebook and tape measure but I downsized my purse and didn’t get back into carrying it again. Some great ideas here in the comments section.
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By: Southern Fried Gal

Southern Fried Gal — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:45:46 +0000

You are such a smart cookie! I carry a tape measure and my iphone so I can snap a photo and I have started taking notes on the phone, too. I’m so addicted to that thing! I think I may need to do a backup notebook just in case…
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By: Traci

Traci — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:47:10 +0000

I have just started carrying around a tape measure in my purse. It sure has come in handy lately. Does a camera count as a decorating tool? It seems I always have it by my side, or in my purse. Man, is that purse getting heavy!!!
Blessings!
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By: Amy at The Red Chair Blog

Amy at The Red Chair Blog — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:24:20 +0000

I have lots of decorating tools for work with clients (paint color fans, furniture sliders, picture hanging tools, etc.) but the tools that I use the most are definitely my tape measures. I carry 4 of them in my decorating bag so that I can lay out multiple tape measures at once to help people visualize dimensions (eg: the length, width, and height of a table).
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By: Josie

Josie — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:21:38 +0000

Great reminder! During rummage sale season I have a small photo book with a bunch of info. I include lists of what I’m looking for, a few dimensions and photos I’ve taken of most of my display/decor areas at each of the seasons/holidays. Those photos come in handy. Now I need to remember to take that & a tape measure along all year!

By: Peggy

Peggy — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:49:59 +0000

I carry all those things in a “paper” day planner that holds all my lists-what I’m looking for, dimensions, paint chips and fabric swatches. I also carry a piece of paper with body measurements of mine, my hubby, and fairly recent for my kids-no need to try on-just use the tape measure to see if it will fit! I misplaced my planner once, and thought my life was over, so I’ve got alot of that stuff on my crackberry now, that’s also where I keep pictures.

By: Biz and Heather, aka Bizy Janes

Biz and Heather, aka Bizy Janes — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:56:10 +0000

Oh!! That’s what we need to be doing! Thanks for the thought! I work at an antique mall which is in a 1910 Schoolhouse, and I constantly get ideas and write them down. Just don’t think of doing that when I’m out shoppin.
~ Heather from Bizy Janes

By: Mary Lou

Mary Lou — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:51:24 +0000

One tool that I find handy is a piece of notebook paper. It’s 8 1/2 x 11, you can carry it folded or usually borrow one where ever you are and use it for measuring..
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By: Layla

Layla — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:38:46 +0000

I’m right there with ya sister. I carry the same things…and I would be so lost without them!

Layla

By: Rochelle

Rochelle — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:55:48 +0000

That’s such a great idea, I love it!!
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By: gail

gail — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:41:37 +0000

A tape measure finds it’s way in to my purse often. BUT the most important thing in my purse is a card with the interior dimensions written down of my SUV. If I am thrift shopping and find a great piece, I have to make sure I can haul it home!
gail
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By: Birdie @ A Chirp in the Forest

Birdie @ A Chirp in the Forest — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:28:35 +0000

Definitely a notebook as well, and also definitely a tape measure, though it’s not always in my purse, just when I’m out and about and know I need something with specific measurements. Also, I have to say one of my best organizers is my list of unfinished blog posts in Live Writer. It’s a great reminder of all the projects I have going and what I need to do to get them done.
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By: Gina @ The Shabby Chic Cottage

Gina @ The Shabby Chic Cottage — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:26:46 +0000

Hi Kimba,
I keep a list on my note pad in my phone of what I’m looking for. Since my house has lots of open space, I’m not that picky about size, I just go with my heart.

I do keep a tape measure in the glove compartment of my truck, though. You never know when you might need it!

Hugs,
G
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By: Kacey

Kacey — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:13:46 +0000

Good advice! I often tell myself I need to carry a little tape measure with me for those times when I’m not sure about the size of a piece. And most times, I forget to take one. I do keep the notebook and pen – perhaps I’ll remember to add the tape measure now! Thanks for the tip.
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By: Amanda @ Serenity Now

Amanda @ Serenity Now — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:41:52 +0000

I TRY to remember to keep my tiny little measuring tape in my purse, but it often misses the boat when I trade out purses, which is often. It really is a great thing to have if you stop in at Salvation Army a lot, which I do. I may “borrow” some of the paper ones from IKEA next time I am there. I could fold it up and keep it in my wallet.

By: Shaunna

Shaunna — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:35:41 +0000

This is good advice! I list all my projects on my computer/blog, but I need to get it in a portable file!! We’re in the middle of a big attic reno, so I do always carry my paint chips/fabric swatches with me, along with a tape measurer….and I try to take my iphone in for pictures if there is something I think I can replicate on my own with my existing items. That has saved me lots!

By: Sara @ Queen of the House

Sara @ Queen of the House — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:33:52 +0000

This is such a great reminder! I NEED to do this. Thanks!
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By: LISA

LISA — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:24:39 +0000

Wow, I think like Kimba……I too carry a little notebook in my purse full of notes and measurements as well as a tape measure. I think i’d be lost without that notebook .

Blessings,
Lisa

By: Brooke

Brooke — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:21:04 +0000

I always have the tape measure with me but I love the idea of the notebook with measurements and things I am looking for. I have been known to buy something that won’t fit.
Thanks for sharing.
Brooke
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By: Sara @ Russet Street Reno

Sara @ Russet Street Reno — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:13:52 +0000

Ditto on the little tape measure and pen/paper. I also keep all the paint chips for my rooms, and a list of items that I would like to have (if I found a great deal on them) in my purse at all times. Also, coupons!
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By: Becky - Clean Mama

Becky - Clean Mama — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:02:28 +0000

I use a mini photo album to keep paint chips and fabric swatches – toss it in my purse and I’m off to shop. Here’s a link to the post:
http://cleanmama.blogspot.com/2010/01/paint-and-fabric-swatch-folder.html
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