"Traveling to different home trade shows is a big part of my job, and sometimes it's hard for me to fully turn my editor brain off after a day of scouting new products and design trends. The fallout? I'm always looking at my surroundings and snapping photos of clever decorating ideas I see "in the wild." And what I mean by that, of course, is that every restaurant, museum, hotel, store, and so on has something to share."
"The food was great, but, in typical me form, I was fixated on the way the clean utensils and paper napkins were corralled on the table: in a simple chickpea can with a graphic patterned sticker. Not only was this display idea cute, but it also kept the somewhat small table clear of clutter until the food came. And no one had to ask for a new fork or knife because the can had extras at the ready."
Traveling to home trade shows encourages noticing clever decor ideas in restaurants, hotels, and stores. Cleaned food cans repurposed as utensil holders keep small tables tidy and provide extras at the ready. Bright cans can hold bar garnishes like fresh mint or be placed on home bar carts. Larger cans can serve charcuterie or fries at parties. Reusing cans offers an economical, decorative, and functional approach to entertaining and small-space organization. Scouting public spaces reveals many such everyday hacks worth adapting for home use. These simple repurposing ideas reduce waste and streamline service during gatherings.
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