Hi everyone! Hope your week is going well! We’re at a full sprint here at The House of Wood. School has started and I’m homeschooling for the first time ever and absolutely loving it so far (then again, we are on Day 2, so you might want to check back with me at the end of the year for…
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West Elm Knockoff Decor Series: Jardine Butler Stand
Hi friends! Welp. We made it safely to our next duty station but we are still digging ourselves out of a mountain of cardboard boxes. In fact, we’re considering moving out of this house, into the 5-bedroom/3-bath cardboard mansion that we’ve constructed in our front yard. The neighbors love us already, I can tell. When Aniko from Place…
DIY Desk: Finishing Tutorial
Remember this DIY Writing Desk I just built for my newlywed friends? As promised, I’m back to share the finishing tutorial with y’all! So here’s where we left off: That’s raw solid pine and birch plywood. First, I sanded everything down starting with 120-grit sandpaper, following up with 220-grit, and finally with 320-grit. Have you seen…
DIY Writing Desk
The majority of my DIY projects are borne out of necessity and my latest build is no exception. My newlywed friends Josh and Marie needed a desk for their apartment. Josh is in seminary and is having to do his homework on their bed or on the floor. Most recently, he set up this ingenious solution: Pretty sweet, right? Sadly, this…
Jaime’s DIY Lego Loft Bed
You can’t see me, but I’m totally doing a happy dance right now. What can I say? I’ve got moves like Jagger. My good friend Jaime from That’s My Letter asked me to collaborate with her on this fun project! She built this ‘bed full of fun’ for her son. Isn’t it awesome? I mean,…
DIY Ballard Designs-Inspired Dresser
Remember the DIY Ballard Designs-inspired nightstands I built for my photographer friend Emily? Well I’m back to share how I built her matching dresser! Once again, I teamed up with my sweet friend Ana White on this build. You can download the free plans on her website here. I used my favorite plywood, Purebond Plywood to build the carcass…
Simpson Strong-Tie Workbench and an Exciting Announcement
Hi friends! I am loving this warmer weather – as you know, 72 is my favorite degree. After a long and unusually snowy winter, I was thrilled to get outside and start building again. And I have an exciting announcement: I’ve been invited to speak at the SNAP! Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah next month!…
Building Plans: DIY 11-Drawer Dresser
Apparently, I can’t seem to follow directions. My brother-in-law Donny wanted me to build him a dresser and he gave me specific guidelines and dimensions. And I was all, “heck yeah! Let’s do this!” These were his requests: – no more than 42″ high – 3 small drawers across the top – 6 large drawers, in…
Building Plans: DIY 8-Drawer Dresser
Okay, so I goofed. My brother-in-law Donny wanted me to build him a dresser and specifically requested 3 narrow drawers on top, and 6 large, deep drawers on the bottom, similar to this dresser. Well, as I was drawing up the plan in Sketchup, I was snuggled up on the couch with my main squeeze,…
DIY Wine Bottle and Stemware Rack
Being a mom of young children will drive anyone to drink. Sometimes I wish I did because it certainly would take the edge off. Every day, I don’t know why I am still so surprised by the things that come out of my mouth: “No, Liam. We don’t eat lint.” “Evie, please don’t bedazzle the dog.”…
DIY Monogrammed Jewelry Box
It seems like I’ve been on a jewelry organizing kick lately. Did you see my last couple of DIY projects: my jewelry hangers and marble tray? And to add to my jewelry display, I made this cute monogrammed jewelry box. Okay, I didn’t actually make it. I mean, I didn’t go all Walter White on you and mix up some acrylic….
Free Plans: Simple Writer’s Desk
{Guest Post} DIY Copper Pipe Magazine Rack
Hi friends! I’m excited to announce that I am a contributing writer for Sawdust Girl! I’m honored that Sandra asked me to guest post on her blog – she’s the real deal, y’all. Hardcore, badass builder. See for yourself. I’ve been following along on her blog journey for awhile now, completely in awe over the amazing projects she’s tackled….
{Guest Post} DIY Jewelry Organization
Hi friends! I’m peeing my pants in excitement to announce that I am part of the 2015 Contributor Team over at one of my favorite blogs, iHeart Organizing! WHAT. I know, right? Now you’re peeing your pants too, aren’t you? It’s okay, I won’t judge. In fact, I’ll wait while you go change your pants….
How To Make A DIY Marble Tray
One day – it was a Wednesday, I think – I was minding my own business, browsing around the interwebs looking at pretty things I can’t possibly afford when I ran into this gorgeous marble tray: Did you peep that price tag? $188. That’s one HUNDRED eighty-eight DOLLARS. No. No. NO. Click away. Click away. Don’t…
How to Make a DIY Beaded Light Fixture with GE reveal® Lighting
*This post is brought to you by GE Lighting. Hanging a statement light fixture in my little girl’s room is such a luxury, I know. But what’s more fun and adorable than having your very own princess pendant light? Answer: nothing.in.the.world. So I did some window-shopping online and stumbled across some amazing beaded chandeliers and pendant lights, but pretty much swallowed my…
Printer Table Finish Tutorial
Well, hello again, Friend! Remember that printer table I built for my dad? Well, I’m back to dish on how I achieved that beautiful finish! You can get the free plans for this project over at Ana White’s site here. First and foremost, if you don’t know Elisha from Pneumatic Addict Furniture, then you totally should. I pretty much…
DIY Printer Table
Hello and happy Monday! I’m back with a new DIY furniture project to share with you all! My dad needed a place to set his printer, so I called on my lovely friend, Ana White to help me design plans for a printer table that would complement his existing desk. This was my dad’s current printer table situation: Um. Yeeeeeeah….
Top 10 DIY Projects of 2014
Hello and happy New Year’s Eve! Wow, what a year 2014 has been! It’s been one whirlwind adventure after another and I feel like we’re just getting warmed up! Thank you so much for reading my little blog, sharing your own stories, projects, and sweet words – you have truly made this little space an inspiring and encouraging…
Day 12 of The 12 Days of Christmas Tablescapes
Well, it’s the final day of our 12 Days of Christmas Tablescapes Tour! Wasn’t Jaime’s kids’ table adorable and creative? I knew there would be so many amazing DIY details coming from this camp of creative DIY bloggers: We’re wrapping up this fun 12-part series over at Ana White’s place. Check out her beautiful, warm,…
Day 10 of The 12 Days of Christmas Tablescapes
It’s Day 10 and we’ve been faithfully chugging along on our 12 Days of Christmas Tablescapes Tour. Welcome back! I’ve been so inspired by my DIY blogger friends. These amazing people were gracious enough to join me for this little shindig: I love it. In all of our DIY insecurities: thrifted chairs, missing baseboards, subfloor, incomplete dinnerware…
Day 9 of The 12 Days of Christmas Tablescapes
Thanks for following along in our 12-part series! I’m thrilled to be hosting The 12 Days of Christmas Tablescapes Tour, where the best DIY bloggers share their holiday table settings. We’re back with Day 9 of The 12 Days of Christmas Tablescapes Tour! Today, Sandra from Sawdust Girl shares her super fun chartreuse and white…
Day 7 of The 12 Days of Christmas Tablescapes
Welcome to Day 7 of The 12 Days of Christmas Tablescapes Tour! I just loved Dusty’s fun and whimsical table yesterday, didn’t you? Today Brittany from brittanyMakes is showing off her stylish and chic holiday tablescape. I just love her style – she’s got such a keen eye for design. Check out her fab table here. Here’s…
Day 6 of The 12 Days of Christmas Tablescapes Tour
Hello and happy Monday, y’all! We’re sharing a whole new week of Christmas tablescapes with you! Aren’t you excited? Man, for someone who’s never done a tablescape before, Brittany of Pretty Handy Girl sure did rock it out on her Christmas table, didn’t she? I love her fearless DIY spirit. So empowering and inspiring. For those…
DIY Evelyn Regency Nightstand Plans
Remember the Evelyn Regency Dresser and Extra-Wide Dresser plans I shared the other day? Well, I’ve drawn up free plans for a matching nightstand and I’m excited to share them with you today! Happy dance! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE EVELYN REGENCY NIGHTSTAND PDF PLANS *This post contains affiliate links. To read my full disclosure…