*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Hi everyone! I’m excited to share 3 different ways to style your mantel for Christmas. We’re going Vintage Glam, Modern Minimalist, and Rustic Farmhouse. I’d love for you to watch the video below or read on for these festive holiday looks. Fire Safety Disclaimer Before we jump…
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Wood and Epoxy Resin Inlay Serving Tray
*This post is in partnership with Starbucks®. Hi everyone! I’m excited to share my latest DIY project with you: a wood and epoxy resin inlay coffee serving tray. I partnered with Starbucks to bring you the tutorial for this project. Starbucks is pretty much our second home (after Home Depot) and we just got the…
DIY Wood Mantel
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Being an Army family that moves around every couple of years, we’ve become serial renters so we’ve gotten pretty clever about temporary decorating ideas. This DIY wood mantel is totally renter-friendly, easy to complete in an afternoon, and easy on the wallet. We haven’t used our fireplace…
Walnut Cutting Board with Epoxy Resin Inlay
Do you ever have those projects that get pushed to the back burner over and over, and what should have taken you a week to make, ends up taking you months? This DIY Edge Grain Walnut Cutting Board with Epoxy Resin Inlay is one such project. Life happens. Pressing deadlines must be met. And so…
DIY Nightstand From an Old Stool
Hello House of Wood readers! It’s Kristi here from Chatfield Court and I’m so excited to share my last DIY project of the year with you all! I’ve slowly been working on a guest bedroom makeover and one of the last things I needed to do was to make a nightstand that I could put…
Christmas 2018 Home Tour
Welcome to our Christmas 2018 Holiday Home Tour! I’m joining a handful of my blogger friends as we share our homes all decked out for the holidays. This Seasonal Simplicity home tour is going on all week, so be sure to visit the links at the end of this post. If you’re coming from Krista’s…
How To Keep Holiday Greenery Fresh
There’s something extra special about decorating your home with fresh greenery for Christmas, but how do you make it last through the holiday season? Read on for a few tips and tricks on how to keep your cedar garland fresh for weeks. First, you’ll want to choose your cedar garland wisely. Look for bright, green…
DIY Christmas Countdown Calendar
Hey again! It’s Shara from Woodshop Diaries and I’m so excited to be sharing a fun new DIY Christmas project with you today! I’ve always LOVED Christmas countdowns and advent calendars, so I made this super cute, simple DIY Christmas Countdown Calendar. I would LOVE to have a HUGE advent calendar hanging on a big…
How to Make an Evergreen and Eucalyptus Wreath in 10 Easy Steps
Happy Holidays, Friends! Carrie Bishop, from River Rose Flower Company here. I’m back to share the easiest method for making holiday wreaths with a wire form. It is so simple, and it’s only 10 easy steps! Supplies: 1 bunch of baby blue eucalyptus 1 bunch of seeded eucalyptus 10-20 small cedar branches 10-20 small pine…
DIY Charging Station
Hey there! It’s Angie from House Becoming Home. Today I’m back to share a project that helps tame electronic clutter: a DIY Charging Station. A few months ago I began finding electronics and their charging cables all over my house – on the kitchen island, in my workspace, on the living room floor, etc. The clutter…
The BEST Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
My mother-in-law’s Sweet Potato Casserole is now a staple in our own family’s holiday menu – it’s my husband’s absolute favorite side dish at Thanksgiving and Christmas. The sweet potatoes are creamy and rich, while the crumbly, streusel-like topping adds a sweet, buttery crunch. I usually bring this dish to holiday potlucks and it never…
Almond Twist Recipe
This pretty Almond Twist is easy to make, flaky and delicious! It’s Aniko from Place of My Taste, and I am back today with a simple dessert recipe that you can quickly whip up for an upcoming family gathering or Holiday party. Holidays are upon us, and that means lots of baking in my house. Whether…
DIY Hexagon Shelves for Craft Storage
Hello friends! This is Sheri from Hazel + Gold Designs visiting again, here to share another free build project with you! These DIY Hexagon Shelves are the perfect, inexpensive way to store craft supplies or other items in your home. They’d really make a great shelf set in any room. However, I’ve been working on updating…
Award-Winning Sweet and Spicy Chili
There was a 30º temperature drop today. Good times. It was in the 80s yesterday and today we’re pulling out the winter coats! Texas weather is so strange. Cold weather = chili for dinner and I have THE best chili recipe to share with you today. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, with…
Named Best DIY Blog by Domino Magazine!
Remember when I got the happy news that this blog was nominated in the Domino Design Blog Awards? Well, I’m thrilled to report that, thanks to YOU, The House of Wood was named Best DIY Blog by Domino Magazine! A great big, heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted for me and cheered me on! Your…