Here in Marquette, MI it sure does not feel very Spring-like. In fact just last week my boys had a snow day! We’ve still got FEET of snow on the ground and we are still skiing, skating, and wearing full winter gear. Even though it doesn’t feel like Spring outside, I decided it was time to brighten things up and bring some Spring inside!
Our entryway was looking pretty dreary, and was in serious need of some TLC.
Even though we have a coat closet in the hallway, I love having some coat hooks near the door so that guests can easily hang a coat or purse.
I’ve been collecting and hoarding wood shoe stretchers for the past few years, always knowing that I would use them for something cool. When I found them unpacking I knew that they would make the perfect coat hooks.
This was a simple project that just involved painting a board black, then drilling a hole into the back of each shoe stretcher.
Then I put screws through the back of the board to drill into each shoe stretcher.
Lastly I added these heavy duty hanging brackets onto the corners of the board.
I love how by using two different sets of wood shoe stretchers they each have some unique quirks. 
Over the years of thrifting i’ve seen many shoe stretchers and some have the wood knobs on the heel and some don’t. The key to this project was finding the ones with the knobs. In a quick Etsy search I found many options if you’re looking to replicate this idea.
After adding the coat hooks I also added in this little green wood stool that I had thrifted last summer.
We mainly use our mudroom for hanging our things, but I love that just a simple scarf can add so much brightness and spring color!
I didn’t pay more than a few dollars for each shoe stretcher, and $5 for the stool. 
If you’ve got a drab entryway that just needs a little brightening up, go ahead and think outside the box for anything that you could use as coat hooks!
Of course I couldn’t leave this vignette at the end of the hallway alone without adding a little spring cheer. This paper flower banner from brought the perfect burst of color.
I’m sharing this project as part of Hometalk‘s “DIY my Spring”! If you’re looking for some spring inspiration check out all the other great new Spring DIY’s at the bottom of this post!
this is sucha unique and clever idea!
Aw thank you! I’ve got a bunch more that I have to decide what to do with! Pretty soon people are going to remember me by all of my wood shoe decor!
What a fun and clever ideas. Love it! Your entry way looks great. Loving the flowers on the stag head too. #DIYMySpring
Kim
This is such a cute idea! Pinned!
This is so darling, Jess! What a fantastic idea! And i absolutely love your springy deer head vignette with that gorgeous chippy cabinet – just beautiful!
Thanks so much! That cabinet was a #ThriftScoreThursday from last year and was my #1 instagram of the year!
What a great idea!! I never knew what I would do with these, though I see them everywhere. I love the idea of making them functional in more ways than one…love it!!
Now I’m brainstorming how else I can use them! I’ll probably keep collecting them!
I LOVE your coat hook! Such a clever use of those vintage shoe stretchers! Already pinned 🙂
Aw thank you!
Hi Jess…I just know you are absolutely loving that shoe stretcher coat rack. Don’t you love it when you have a plan and you just really nail it (no pun intended). It does appear to me that you really nailed this plan…so darn clever.
Well Done!
Happy Thursday
lHugs, Lynn
Thank you so much for your sweet comment! It is a good feeling when something just comes together perfectly!
Honestly girl, you are sick (in a good way!)–A bag full of talent, So far so good–you are doing wonders with this house!
This is perfect!!! I need to look about your website. Very interesting things and projects. I keep buying wood shoe trees and Mike keeps using them in his shoes! Argh! I need to show him this.
Love it! such a great idea
love it! I will have to keep my eye out for shoe stretchers now!
I was searching for perhaps a wreath made with the vintage wooden shoe stretchers and happened on your cute idea even though I already have an antique hall tree and shoe holder in my foyer. Keep them coming.
You are so sweet. Thank you so much! A wreath sure would look cool though!