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 ... Read More about Staining School 101: The Basics of Staining Wood
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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 ... Read More about 30-Minute Authentic Chicken Tortilla Soup
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 ... Read More about DIY Freestanding Towel Rack
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, ... Read More about Fall 2018 Tour
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 ... Read More about Husky Mobile Workbench Review
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 ... Read More about Burgundy and Blush Fall Centerpiece
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 ... Read More about Vote in the Domino Design Blog Awards!
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 ... Read More about Waco, Texas 2018 Parade of Homes
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 ... Read More about Navy and Burnt Orange Fall Mantel
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 ... Read More about DIY 3-in-1 Plyometric Box