Brush It Off.

Monday, July 11, 2011


I recently stumbled upon a brush holder that was a square container with coffee beans.  I think this is the perfect solution for storing brushes and much easier than rummaging through my makeup bag. I decided to make a brush holder of my own, but I used black beans instead of coffee beans.  I first cleaned my brushes with shampoo and water, let them dry, filled a square glass vase with beans, and then arranged my brushes accordingly.  I've been using this set-up for about 2 weeks now and I love the ease of finding my brushes.  This mini project is so easy, economical, and useful!





























13 comments:

Jordan Cole said...

I saw that picture on pinterest, but I don't care for the smell of coffee so I decided against it, but I LOVED that you used black beans! I will be doing this!

MaryBeth said...

Great idea to stumble upon & I love your spin on it!

Pearl Girls said...

What a cool idea! Love it!

-Amanda

Claudia Moser said...

This is very original, might adapt it as well!

Nicole Marie said...

i need to clean mine. i never do

Gawgus things... said...

This is such a great idea! I've recently move my brushes to a pot as well to make them eaiser to find. I'm sure they stay cleaner this way as well :) xxx

Tamra {ever swoon} said...

Thanks for the reminder!! Need to clean mine as well:)

jaclyn @ thelateafternoon said...

awesome idea! love that you can place your brushes any where in the holder and they'll stay put! it also has such a clean and modern look!

Dana@TheSundaySweet said...

On my gosh! You made it! I love it. You've inspired me to do this is the near future.

Cookie and Kate said...

Très chic! Love that idea. I'm wondering if I could find a tall, skinny vase and store kitchen knives in beans... I'll try it!

Some Korean Website Highjacker said...

brilliant Kristen! my brushes are just sorta thrown into a box and touch each other....not so sanitary is what ; )

this is a swell idea, cheers and happy weekend wishes to you both! ♥

Ashley said...

perfect way to keep your brushes from getting lost AND looks pretty on the counter! win win!

Katie.Daily said...

Wow such a creative idea! I am totally going to do this!!

-katie

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