Hello Monday

I took yesterday off from everything and lounged around on the couch watching the entire {yes, the entire} 17th cycle of America's Next Top Model. It was awesome and much needed, thats for sure. I definitely need to add that to my to do list every month. 

On this lovely Monday, that will still be almost as lazy as Sunday, I am finding inspiration in something that is key in my morning routine; something that keeps those lazy days {mostly} at bay. Coffee stations. 

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If I had half the space as these I would be happy! I have a small corner of the counter in our kitchen and though it works, if I had all that space oh I would fill it with amazing accessories and coffee and be able to merge my coffee and tea station together. 

But this works for now.

DIY Reusable Coffee Filter

 How many of you are coffee drinkers? And of those said coffee drinkers, how many of you waste money on buying disposable filters? Well, I have the solution for you...

Make your own!! It will save you money and you can feel proud that you're contributing to saving our planet one less coffee filter at a time. Did I mention that this will take you 5 minutes to make? 

Shocking, I know. It will take you less time to make this than to brew a pot of coffee. I'd say thats a win.

Here is what you'll need:

-template {absolutely not necessary, though. you can freehand a cone shape just fine, i'm sure}. i used a paper filter that ive had for ages that i traced on card stock to make my template.

-pre-washed, loose-woven unbleached cotton muslin; about 1/4 yard

Thats it! Oh, wait; you need a sewing machine and scissors too. 

Procedure:

Fold fabric over so that you have two layers

Trace your template on to your fabric {you could trace on the fold like I did, too, but it doesn't matter} OR draw a cone shape with a flattened bottom

Cut out filter, making sure to cut inside the pen markings

Sew along the bottom and two sides leaving the widest part open {the top}
{If you traced on the fold, you will only sew bottom and up one side}

Done 

Now go brew your coffee and enjoy the flavors! 

Yummy!

*Added bonus! You will definitely notice a taste difference in your coffee if you switch to these if you've been using those metal basket ones. Trust me. 

Make a few of them and rotate them out each day. I currently have a whole weeks worth and once I rinse them out after use I put them in the dishwasher in that Munchkin Dishwasher Basket that has a lid {so the filters don't get thrown everywhere while washing} and run it with the dishes and the coffee pot each day! You could also throw them in a wash with your kitchen towels. I keep my dirty kitchen towels in a hanging wet bag so that would be the perfect place to keep the filters. 

BONUS!!

You can find a video for this on VINE! So if you want to see one of these made in 6 seconds, head on over to Vine and find me... Chevron Stitches! 

{If you absolutely do not want to make one of these and use disposable filters, please please purchase unbleached paper filters. They are so much better for you and your coffee!}