Some fun ideas in the July 2009 Real Simple column “Solutions- new uses for old things.”
Three of my favorite ideas: 1) using an angel food cake pan to hold the cob when you remove the kernels with a knife- 2) using a colander on top of a bowl, bucket, or vase to drain the water from melting ice (love the look of the clear vase underneath)- , 
and 3) using paint swatches as place cards for your next dinner party- more ideas in the July 2009 issue of Real Simple- (photos by Aya brackett, styling by amy wilson, from July 09 Real Simple)
