3.15.2010

$0.29 soap station makeover.

I just love a good soap pump. I want a big puddle of soap in my hand with just ONE press. I don't like standing there pumpin' all day for just a little dime size amount. Weird, yes.

These were olive oil bottles at one time. I took to spout out and replaced them with the pumps from my industrial-sized Costco shampoo bottles.


Problem: wet hands + soap bubbles = slime all over the counter.

I tried putting a plate underneath but the bottles just didn't fit quite right.

2 years ago a tile store gave me this sample of marble when I was trying to convince my husband to replace the tile around our fire place with this.


The marble tile fit nice and snug in plate.
Now the water can drain off the tile on to the plate.


$.029 thrift store dish.





Soap, bubbles and water all contained.

Simple pleasure. Happy.

Check out this link to see how to make your own DIY marble tray.

26 comments:

1 Funky Woman said...

Isn't it funny how little things make us happy? Love how it looks!

Christy @ MCH PHOTOGRAPHY said...

Neat idea

Sarah (Matters of Style) said...

Cute idea! I love stuff like this! (I decant my dish soap:)

Kathysue said...

Michelle you are one clever lady. You made something functional look stylish, great idea! Happy Monday,Kathysue

Allie and Pattie said...

I LOVE it! I'm going to dig some bottles out of my recycle bin!
xoxo pattie

Scientific Housewife said...

Great job!

Heather said...

hi, i saw your entryway photo on Mrs. Limestone, that is totally awesome! I just love it!!! you are very talented! good luck with all you do

brokeintrovert said...

Great title for your blog. Great fix for an icky problem too! Looks wonderful.

Carrie said...

so cute! i love to have things have a purpose and place! very nice once again!

Pop said...

Sure beat my bottle cap on the bottom of the soap!

bazaarofserendipity said...

Simple, Easy, Chic! LOve it!

www.bazaarofserendipity.blogspot.com

Dayka Robinson said...

I love it! So cute and so DIY. :)

Lila said...

I'm all about the soap pump! You have an awesome photo gallery!
Lila Ferraro
Queen Bedroom Sets

Joi said...

How simple, but so chic!

Her Shade Of Green said...

Lovely idea!

Jenna @ Mi Vida Bonita said...

Your home is so stylish, I just love it. I saw you over at Made By Girl! :)

Great idea with the bottles + soap pumps!

Natalie of TheBusyBudgetingMama.com said...

just came to your blog through madebygirl and i loveeeeeeeee it! you are my new fav! your house is amazing.. i have gotten so many ideas of things i want to do from looking at it!!

Heather said...

This is fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

LOL this made me smile, how you don't want to be pumping all day :) Neat idea though!!

the adventures of a modern housewife said...

just found your blog on made by girl feature - love love love your style! Your house is beautiful - I love your striped entry way

Hattie said...

That's a great idea! Hi, I just found your blog from The Busy Budgeting Momma! Love your beautiful house and style. I can't wait to read more!

Natalie of TheBusyBudgetingMama.com said...

i love this! makes your scrubber even cute! :)

Melanie said...

Very cute. I love to pretty normal things up!

The Single Nester said...

Simple yet beautiful.

Susan Dench said...

Clever!

Erica Cook said...

Just discovered you- why is it I feel like this is a well known, and awesome daily stop... because it is!!! Such a beautiful home and blog! love it and cannot wait to follow!!
ps- I have 5 boys :)