Authentic Chicken Tortilla Soup for Fall. Fall! The perfect time of year to break those ladles out again. I absolutely love a slow simmered soup or stew, but this recipe gives the taste of slowly simmered in less than 30 minutes in the pressure cooker! Want to make this Authentic Chicken Tortilla Soup? I’ve listed…
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DIY Freestanding Towel Rack
Hello! This is Sheri from Hazel + Gold Designs, here to share a fun building project with you! One of my favorite places in our house is our master bathroom. We had it renovated earlier this year and it is bright, beautiful and modern. However, it is missing one thing: wall space for towel racks….
Fall 2018 Tour
We’re welcoming Fall with open arms here at the House of Wood. Today was a brisk 88º, so it’s practically winter! Time to break out the scarves and boots! Oh. Too soon? No matter. I’ve been busy decorating our home for Fall. When I think of Fall, I think of deeper, richer colors, so I switched…
Husky Mobile Workbench Review
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Say hello to my little fraaand: Isn’t she gorgeous? Can a workbench be gorgeous? Yes. Yes, she can. And so versatile too, this new Husky 46 in. x 24.5 in. 9-Drawer Mobile Workbench is an excellent addition to my little shop. I can always use more storage and workspace…
Burgundy and Blush Fall Centerpiece
Hey Flower Friends! It’s Carrie Bishop from River Rose Flower Company and I have a new eclectic floral arrangement that I’d love for you to try this fall! I designed a bright, bohemian-inspired, Burgundy and Blush Fall Centerpiece that helps us transition our homes from summer to autumn. What I love most about this fall floral…
Vote in the Domino Design Blog Awards!
Today I woke up to some really happy mail in my email inbox. You guys. This is one of those ‘pie-in-the-sky’ pinch me moments and it’s definitely been on my professional bucket list for awhile… my little blog, The House of Wood was not only nominated, but chosen as 1 of 5 finalists for Best…
Waco, Texas 2018 Parade of Homes
We spent this afternoon touring the 2018 Parade of Homes in Waco, Texas. This is going to be a photo-heavy post, so prepare yourself for some major interior design eye candy. There are 18 homes on the list, however we only had time to view seven of them. Hopefully I can make the trek back…
Navy and Burnt Orange Fall Mantel
Hello, Autumn! Even though it’s still a thousand degrees here in Texas, I couldn’t help but start decorating for Fall because JOANN’s new Fall decor line is so cute and the entire stock is 50% off right now! #Takemymoney! Here’s my Fall mantel all dressed up in navy and burnt orange: Sources: Autumn wreath Navy…
DIY 3-in-1 Plyometric Box
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Guess what, everybody! Adam built a box! More specifically, a DIY 3-in-1 Plyometric Box! I’m told folks enjoy jumping on these boxes repeatedly for “exercise” or “fitness” (or is it ‘finesse’? I think the ‘t’ might be silent.) Anyhoo, I wouldn’t know anything about that because I try…
Rustic Wall Mounted Coat Rack with Shelves
Hello again House of Wood readers! It’s Kristi, from Chatfield Court, and I’m so excited to be here today to share our Rustic Wall Mounted Coat Rack with Shelves with you all. We live in a small house and one thing we regularly have to deal with is lack of storage space. Everything we bring into…
DIY Wall Organizer
It’s back-to-school season! What better way to calm the chaos than to build this DIY wall organizer? Isn’t it cute? And so versatile too! Hang it by the door to corral keys, backpacks, and last-minute grab-and-go items, or make it doggy central and keep treats, grooming supplies, and a leash for your favorite fur baby!…
DIY Acorn Garland
It’s strange seeing pumpkin spice everything hit the shelves when it’s still 99º outside, but I am defiantly celebrating the reluctant coming of autumn regardless of reality. Because that’s all it takes these days, right? The way we FEEL must become everyone’s reality. (Nevermind actual reality.) It will be autumn by my sheer force of will…
DIY Geometric Side Table
Hello builder friends! This is Angie from House Becoming Home and today I’m back to share one of my recent projects, this DIY geometric side table: Earlier this summer, I was admiring the inspiring living room at Place of My Taste. I’m in awe of the entire space, but was particularly drawn to the little geometric side…
Wood & Leather Bag Tassel
Fancy up that everyday bag with a wood and leather bag tassel you can make yourself. It’s Jaime here today from jaimecostiglio.com and if you love all things wood like me then your bag needs a little wood accessory too! It’s fun, simple, and the color combinations are endless. This DIY tutorial to make a…
RYOBI 18V Bolt Cutters + 6Ah Lithium Battery
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Adam and I first had the chance to get our hands on the new RYOBI ONE+ 18V Bolt Cutters at the Home Depot ProSpective event in New York City last Spring and we were both pretty giddy about it. I mean, battery-powered bolt cutters?! #Takemymoney! Those clever folks…