Wall Mounted Display Shelves Vs. Your Cat
June 17, 2013
Don’t get me wrong – I am definitely a huge lover of felines. Their cute little faces, eccentric quirks and playful attitude make them a joy to be around. However there is one thing about cats that drives me crazy. And that is when they get up on a shelf and start rubbing their facing against things. I cannot even begin to estimate how many nice vases, picture frames and artwork have been lost to an out-of-control cat. There is one way to keep kitties away from your valuables, and that is to use wall mounted display shelves.
Somebody stop that kitty!
Why wall mounted display shelves?
You see, most shelves serve almost like a ladder for your cat, allowing him or her to find a way to the summit, where they can rub their faces on all of your stuff. If there is even the slightest chance of a cat climbing up on your shelving unit, you can bet your bottom dollar that they will find a way. Cats are amazing creatures in this way – nothing gets between them and their face-rubbing.
So like I said, a great way to prevent your cat from destroying all of your precious belongings is to place them on wall mounted display shelves. These shelves are better than your typical shelving units for a variety of reasons.
First of all, they “float” on the wall, leaving no route for your cat to climb up. Unless your cat has some sort of Spiderman power, he will be completely unable to reach the pinnacle.
A second feature of wall mounted display shelves is that you can place them at any height along the wall! I know some cats that are amazing jumpers, but if you install the display shelf above a certain height, there is no way a cat is getting up there.
So if you have issues with your cat destroying all of your valuables, replacing your stand-alone shelving units with a series of wall mounted display shelves like this wall mounted glass shelf!
Freestanding Shoe Rack for my All-Stars
June 14, 2013
I’ll admit it; I am a little bit obsessed with my favorite brand and style of shoes. I have dozens of pairs of this one single shoe, albeit in a wide variety of colors. What I love about this shoe is that it has a light yet iconic style and has been in production since the middle of the century – that is longevity! With dozens of pairs of this shoe, I really needed to invest in a quality freestanding shoe rack.
You may be asking yourself: “What shoe could possibly be so attractive that someone would exclusively and obsessively buy new pairs every week?” Well folks, I’ll tell you – it is the Converse All-Star, informally known as the Chuck All-Star. These shoes are cozy, durable, lightweight and they look cool!
They come in a wide range of colors too, making them perfect for collecting. I have had red, white, blue, grey, green, beige, orange, yellow, pink (yes I am a man), and even zebra-stripes! I can accessorize my shoes with my outfit every single day of the week, if I chose to. I don’t usually do that, but I could if I wanted to!
These days, people usually associate All-Stars with alternative people such as punk-rockers, skateboarders and other counter-culture figures. However, what is funny about these sneakers is that they started out as a basketball shoe. Can you believe how far they have come in manufacturing athletic shoes? I love my Chucks, but I’m sorry – there is no way I would ever attempt to play a sport with that flimsy canvas the only protection against a sprained ankle.
The best way to organize all those Chucks is a freestanding shoe rack
I use a freestanding shoe rack to keep all of my Chuck All-Stars in order. This Cedar Shoe Rack was the perfect choice for storing my vast array of shoes. It has a simple design that can be stacked and is made from that sweet-scented cedar wood.
Hanging Door Shoe Rack as a Graduation Gift
June 6, 2013
One of the most difficult things to shop for is graduation gifts. This is especially difficult for college-bound high-school grads. It is hard to know what teenagers’ interests are, and just what it is that they will need for dorm and college life. Additionally, it seems like everyone ends up getting the grad the same gifts. I have a suggestion that will surely make your gift the most unique – get the grad a hanging door shoe rack!
A hanging door shoe racks make the college transition easier
There are many reasons why this is a great gift for an incoming college freshman. First of all, they are going to need a lot of shoes. Most of the time, college life involves a lot of walking, and students go through a lot of shoes. So to have them prepared a hanging door shoe rack is perfect because it provides storage for many pairs of shoes.
Another reason that an over the door shoe rack is a great gift for a graduate is that it allows them to keep the dorm organized. Nothing is worse than having a messy roommate in college – and you are stuck with them for a whole year! Help your special graduate avoid the embarrassment of being “the messy one”.
Those that have gone to college and lived in the dorms know that they are not known for their spacious accommodations. That is why a shoe rack that hangs over the door is perfect. Instead of wasting closet space with a bulky freestanding shoe rack, a hanging door shoe rack takes up no floor space!
The best hanging door shoe rack that I have come across is this metal shoe rack. It is able to hold up to 24 different pairs of shoes, and is very easy to assemble and install. With space for 24 pairs of shoes, I think your grad will have no problem making new friends in the dorm, sharing this shoe rack space!