Easy and scary Halloween decor that you can make with a few simple supplies, yes please! Jaime here from jaimecostiglio.com where it’s all DIY all the time so naturally, we are making a spooky DIY Halloween Black Cat Wood Cutout to decorate your mantel, bookshelf, door, or yard. Take a large piece of MDF or plywood and…
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Spooky Halloween Entryway
Last year, we used Halloween as an excuse to buy a fog machine. But honestly… does anyone really need an excuse to buy a fog machine? I don’t think so. We haven’t gotten the fog machine out of storage yet, but I did get a jump on decorating for Halloween. I raided my local JOANN because…
DIY Plate Rack
Happy Friday, friends! I’m excited to share brand new plans with you today! I teamed up with my friend Shelly from 100 Things 2 Do to bring you the plans and tutorial for this DIY Plate Rack. This ain’t your grandmomma’s plate rack and Shelly will walk you through how she built it! Grab the…
DIY Two-Panel Shaker Style Door
How to build your own DIY two panel shaker style door If your home is anything like mine, it came with boring, hollow core doors. Years ago, I got a quote for replacing them with lovely, shaker style, solid core doors… and it was pricey. At the time, it was beyond our budget (and my interest…
How To Create A Weathered Farmhouse Finish
Hello again! I’m thrilled to partner with Varathane to bring you the third video in our 3-video wood finishing series! The farmhouse trend is still going strong and if you don’t have a hundred years to wait for wood to naturally weather and distress, you can use these easy techniques to achieve that rustic, farmhouse…
Finishing School 101: The Basics of Finishing Wood
Hi friends! I’m excited to be back with the second video in our 3-video series with Varathane Wood Finishes! Watch the other two videos here: Staining School 101: The Basics of Staining Wood How To Create A Weathered, Farmhouse Finish Clear finishes, like polyurethane, will protect wood against damage from moisture and everyday wear-and-tear, so…
Staining School 101: The Basics of Staining Wood
Hi friends! I’m excited to be partnering with Varathane to bring you a 3-video tutorial series on how to stain and finish wood, and how to create a weathered farmhouse finish! This is the first of the three videos, Staining 101: The Basics of Staining Wood – I hope you enjoy! Watch the other two…
30-Minute Authentic Chicken Tortilla Soup
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…
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…