braiding and sew one band or two a little way in from the hems of
your white pillowcases and sheets. As white bed linen is very often
cheaper you could buy white bed linen and give it a makeover.
stores and use them to make expensive looking cushion covers. The
wedding fabric department often has luscious silk, satin and velvet
pieces at a fraction of the usual price. Foam cushion inners are
inexpensive.
fresh scent. Or use scented laundry waters when ironing your bed
linen.
matching or contrasting fabric. Different textures also look good.
For example a wide cream colored satin band on plain cream or white Indian
cotton. This trick can also be used to increase width.
hang your T shirts, blouses, shirts and sweaters, and anything else
that is hang-able. Shops hang them up and so can you!
boxes fitted with castors. Alternatively buy a cheap second hand
chest of drawers and fir the drawers with castors.They make
perfect storage units.
belts, socks or any other small items. Hang in your wardrobe or
behind the door. These are also handy in the bathroom for spare
soap, washcloths, toothpaste and shampoo, or anything else you can
think of.
untangled. Buy the tallest mug tree you can find and hang your beads
on its branches.
your linen cupboard shelves. Label them: Double Bed Sheets, Single
Sheets, Pillow Slips and so on. Your linen will never get into a
muddle again. If you have open shelves use wicker baskets instead of
plastic.
