But then there are those things that you wish you had known about years ago because they are so helpful, helpful, and lovely. And that is the category of curtain rings.
Now make no mistake, although some of you may think so, curtain rings don’t really fall into the “I don’t need to know anything about this ever” category like window coverings. They’re actually amazing, and for more reasons than you can hang a curtain on.
Why, you say, should I be interested in these annular little things? Because, we say, your life will be totally improved in useful, useful and lovely little ways for window coverings. Yes, curtain rings. Do you want proof? We’ve compiled a short list of uses for curtain rings, enough to fuel your own inspiration.
In the kitchen.
Recipe holder. Yes, you read that right. Clip the recipe card or magazine page to the curtain ring and hang the ring on the cabinet door knob… Cool huh?
How about hanging a hand towel in the same way? You can have it right where you need it while cooking or baking, and remove it when guests arrive!
For fun, use a curtain ring to hold cloth napkins for diners – you can clip them to the tablecloth, chair, glass, or whatever makes you smile!
In the bath.
Shower: extras in cellar: sponges, loofahs, razors, etc.
How about a Don’t Touch I’m Busy sign on the door?
Of course, there are always those little affirmation note cards—now you have an easier way to keep them in view: clip one to a ring on your curtain rod and hang anywhere around the mirror.
In the bedroom.
In the closet: curtain rings are perfect for holding scarves, necklaces, so you can hang them right next to the outfits you love to match them with!
In the closet: Let’s take that first tip a bit further: some people actually have matching lingerie for their outfits—actually, we’re not kidding—and the Window Coverings ring would be a perfect way to keep them together. Easy to grab and requires no searching.
Back in the closet: how about those trouser socks? Since they’re so easy to lose in your sock drawer, why not hang them from a curtain ring in your closet?
Still in the closet (yes, we know it’s not funny…): do you have a piece of clothing that doesn’t fit anywhere, like that belt with the giant buckle?
In the hallway.
Children’s mittens, hats, scarves – even children if they are light enough! (Just kidding, of course!)
What about that collection of save the earth green shopping bags that you always forget to take with you? Need a place to keep them where you’ll actually remember to grab them?
And, of course, those fabulous designer bags – now you can hang them in the hall closet on a curtain ring so they’re within easy reach when you’re ready to switch bags.
in the car
The nice thing about curtain rings is that they easily hang from small knobs, and most cars have a large number of them.
Things you can hang from the ring of a curtain rod in the car: telephone cables, travel tissue boxes, maps (almost things from the past), notes, shopping lists…
Other ideas.
Hang rings from the curtain rod on chairs and secure with balloons for birthday parties.
Don’t forget the obvious: hang curtains!
So now you know all about the double life of curtain rod rings – one of the really helpful, useful and lovely things you need to know!