Ribbon as Umbrella Tie

A clever way to repurpose an everyday item.

0605umbrellaEllen SilvermanRealSimple.com

A rainy day equals wanting to stay in bed, under the covers. That’s rarely possible, but there is a silver lining. You can brighten up a decidedly utilitarian umbrella by tying a pretty bow on it.

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