It's Back To School season and I'm hanging out with Jen and the rest of the I Heart Organizing team sharing how I organize my kids' school lunches. This time of year can be so hectic, so I'm a huge fan of anything that makes my life just a little ... Read More about Kids Lunch Organization
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Outdoor Storage Ottoman & Cocktail Table
Hi everyone! I'm back from the Haven Conference in Atlanta and it was one jam-packed weekend! I am absolutely exhausted, but in a good way. I taught a building class on behalf of Simpson Strong-Tie and we built this beautiful DIY outdoor storage ... Read More about Outdoor Storage Ottoman & Cocktail Table
Nightstands with Hidden Charging Station
A few months ago, my sister asked me to build her a pair of nightstands. She wanted something similar to this but didn't care to spend almost $800 for one nightstand. Insanity. So I sketched up a few rough drafts, she tweaked the dimensions to fit ... Read More about Nightstands with Hidden Charging Station
Creative Workshop Organization
We're about 90% done unpacking here at The House of Wood. We'd be further along had the movers not packed the potpourri. Stay with me for a second - the movers wrapped each piece of potpourri in packing paper, put those adorable little packages in a ... Read More about Creative Workshop Organization
Easy 5-Step Farmhouse Table
Hello and happy Monday friends! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I'm hanging out at The Home Depot blog today, sharing the tutorial for my super simple 5-step Farmhouse Table. If you'd like to get your feet wet in building furniture, this dining ... Read More about Easy 5-Step Farmhouse Table
Covered Patio Summer Tour
Hello and happy Friday, sweet friends! Welp. We are officially Texans! (Can we claim that title after only a few weeks of residence?) I'm pretty sure I won't survive this Texas heat. Oh, and the insects! Holy - it's true what they say: everything is ... Read More about Covered Patio Summer Tour
Amy’s Square Farmhouse Table
Every once in awhile, I get to build vicariously through my friends, family, and readers. This DIY Square Farmhouse Table is one such project. My good friend, fellow singer/songwriter, Nashville neighbor, runner and yogi extraordinaire, Amy Courts ... Read More about Amy’s Square Farmhouse Table
Crates and Reclaimed Pallet Bookshelf
You guys. I've had ants in my pants doing the pee pee dance waiting for the day I could finally share the building plans and tutorial for this DIY rustic pallet bookshelf with you! Don't look now, but I'm totally raising the roof (not ... Read More about Crates and Reclaimed Pallet Bookshelf
10 Awesome Eat & Sleep Pet Projects
If you're anything like me, you consider your favorite fur baby as part of your family. Our Rhodesian Ridgeback, Watson sure is. In fact, we celebrate his birthday every year with homemade treats and he gets his very own stocking hung up at Christmas ... Read More about 10 Awesome Eat & Sleep Pet Projects
Top Ten Nashville Eats
Nashville, Tennessee is where we call home, despite constantly being bounced around the world by the Army. Most of our family lives in Nashville and we hope to one day retire there after we say goodbye to military life. One of the things I love most ... Read More about Top Ten Nashville Eats