Can you believe it’s the final day of 2015?! Wow, what a spectacular year it’s been! Looking back on such a fun and productive year just makes me super excited about what 2016 has in store. Here are my Top 20 DIY Projects for 2015 (in no particular order): 1. West Elm-Inspired Chevron Bed I built this queen-sized bed…
Archives for December 2015
Build Something: Kids Toolbox
My son received a set of play tools for Christmas so I built him his very own tool box to keep his tools corralled. This Kid’s Tool Box is a super simple beginner-level project that requires minimal materials and tools. In fact, it makes a great scrap wood project! Once again, I teamed up with the fine folks at…
Building Plans: Evelyn Chevron Full Bed
Remember the DIY West Elm-inspired queen bed I built for my daughter? Well, you guys have been asking for the full size bed plans and I just want to thank you for your patience with me! The plans are now available! Woohoo! Click here to download the PDF plans for the Evelyn Chevron Full Bed…
Christmas Cards with Minted
Do you send out holiday cards every year? We do and we have a little too much fun with it. Take a look at our Christmas card from a few years ago. Ridiculous, I know. And creepy. Sleep well, friends. By the way, I’m still determined to single-handedly bring back the side ponytail. It’ll happen. #goals This…
Build Something: DIY Bathroom Shelf
Hi friends! Happy hump day! If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you’ve already seen sneak peeks of this project. The blank wall space above our garden tub was in desperate need of… something. Artwork? Nah, not useful enough. Shelves? Storage of some sort? Yes, please – but it’s got to be pretty, right?…
Stocking Stuffers for the DIYer
I don’t know about you, but stocking stuffers are usually an afterthought for me. I put all of my brain power into getting the perfect Christmas gifts, that I forget all about filling the stockings too. I’m usually rummaging through the Target dollar spot at the last minute, just to fill our stockings with useless crap. So I’ve put…
Favorite Photography Gear
Hello and happy Monday friends! Last Friday I filmed a Periscope broadcast on photo styling and in the ‘scope, I mentioned I’d be linking to the photography gear that use. I am not a professional photographer or stylist (in a traditional sense – I mean, I get paid to style and take photos for this blog, but I’m not,…
DIY Restoration Hardware-Inspired Wood & Steel Console
Ever since I laid eyes on this Restoration Hardware wood & steel console, it’s been on my “To Build” list. I am happy to say, it’s finally moved from “To Build” to “BUILT!” Most times I’ll write down a task, just so I can cross it off the list, like “feed children” or “take shower.” Obviously, I don’t…
Deck the Halls DIY Style: 2015 Christmas Mantel with DIY Scrap Wood Village
Hi friends! It’s officially Christmas decorating season! I’ve invited 17 super talented bloggers to join me in decking the halls, DIY-style! From now until Christmas, we’ll be sharing our inspiring and creative holiday decorating ideas with you! Check out this stellar lineup. You guys are in for a real treat. This year, I decided to keep it simple for my Christmas…
DIY Wood Burned Gift Tags
Hi friends, I hope you had a great weekend! I’m excited to be joining in this fun Pretty Packages series hosted by Brooklyn Limestone. Myself, along with 13 other talented bloggers are sharing inspiring and creative wrapping paper ideas, just in time for Christmas! *This post contains affiliate links. To read my full disclosure policy, click here….