Welp. Evie's play table has been built, so now it's time to build the chairs! After some brainstorming (and a lot of head-scratching), I modified Ana White's plans. Her plans call for 1x2 chair legs and slatted seats, but I wanted our chairs to be a ... Read More about DIY Kids Chair
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Playroom Mood Board
One of my favorite children's books is Dr. Seuss's Oh, the Places You'll Go! I love its message and the whimsical illustrations have always made me want to paint one of the scenes as a wall mural. The vibrant energy and cheery colors make it perfect ... Read More about Playroom Mood Board
Easy DIY Kids Play Table
Hello and happy Friday the 13th everyone! I'm super excited to share my latest nesting project with you... I'm in love with this children's play table from Pottery Barn Kids, but the large one can easily set you back $450 and the small one ... Read More about Easy DIY Kids Play Table
Rustic Planter Box
Okay, so for those of you who are timid about building your first woodworking project, this one's for you! This took me a little over an hour to complete (and that's including the hour it took for the stain to dry!)... seriously! Once again, I looked ... Read More about Rustic Planter Box
Restoration Hardware-Inspired Nightstands
Restoration Hardware sells these nightstands for $369 each. Sigh... aren't they beautiful? But are they $369 kinds of beautiful? I think not. So, armed with Ana's plans, I waddled up and down the vast, intimidating aisles of Lowe's gathering my ... Read More about Restoration Hardware-Inspired Nightstands
Organized Junk Drawer
Organizing my kitchen drawers is so therapeutic for me, despite the fact that I tend to neglect them so often. And boy, were they in need of a major overhaul. So I took some quick drawer measurements and off to Target I went to pick up some ... Read More about Organized Junk Drawer
Preggo Jen: A 25 Week Comparison
It's funny how this pregnancy differs from the last one in so many ways. I feel great most of the time, but there are days when I don't have the energy to get off the couch. When I was pregnant with Evie, I remember being high-energy, productive, and ... Read More about Preggo Jen: A 25 Week Comparison
Building A Pair Of Outdoor Box Planters
I've been searching for a pair of planters to flank my front door FOR.EV.ER. but haven't been able to find some that were a) exactly the size and style I wanted and b) at a price I could live with. Enter Whitney from Shanty 2 Chic. With the help of ... Read More about Building A Pair Of Outdoor Box Planters
Somebody’s Nesting Again!
Sooo... I'm nesting again! In case you couldn't tell, I've recently completed a flurry of home projects: my DIY window cornices, revamped dining chairs, upholstered stools, cafe curtains, and a whole slew of upcoming projects are on the horizon. ... Read More about Somebody’s Nesting Again!
DIY Cute Cafe Curtains
While I was lost in Pinterest-ville, I stumbled across these adorable sunny kitchen curtains: Super cute, right? I thought so too. And that was that. I was in love. I don't even think I'd mind doing the dishes as much if I had these cuties ... Read More about DIY Cute Cafe Curtains