re-purposed objects project

benefit of temporary housing:
you can write on the walls!

Our master bathroom has no door. While this isn't a huge problem most of the time, it can be some of the time. For example, we keep the master bathroom cleanest, making it the best option for guest. The other bathroom has been designated (and labeled) for Artist and Animals. 
However, for privacy, you have to remember to close the door to the bedroom. This also creates some awkward moments for Frandz and I... you work that out with your imagination. 
Additionally, Frandz and I do not have similar work schedules so inevitably someone ends up with the bathroom light shining in their face when they're trying to sleep, be it 5:30 AM or 11:30 PM. And now that it's cold said bathroom receives precious little heat from the wood stove, being all through the master bedroom and what not. Running a space heater makes no sense when there is no door to hold the tiny heat output in the desired room. And it is damn cold when you get out of the shower. 


Until now!

Frandz and I put our collective heads and stuff together and made these awesome curtains from almost entirely re-purposed items we already owned. 


I was determined not to have to buy curtains. The only thing purchased for this project was the dowel. The ring-clips used were purchased over 2 years ago for another project so I feel they qualify as re-purposed. 

The curtains consist of 2 old sheets, folded in such a way that they are the same size. This means they are multiple layers thick! And no sewing...bonus! They fit side by side, covering the whole door space, even over lapping a little to "seal". They provide excellent visual, light and heat barriers and add some moderate sound muffling as well. They even slide back and forth like they're supposed to! WIN! 
And the dogs can freely go under them and go in and out as they please. Which they do. I don't know why but they love to come visit me while I am sitting on the can.  Maybe because they know I am a captive scratchies giver.  Sadie will sometimes even "guard" me and sit facing out, ready to attack anyone who dares disturb my vulnerable potty time.


By re-purposing we have essentially recycled. Which makes me feel a little closer to the earth! I can't wait to re-purpose more stuff!