Tag: DIY

  • Scrap Wood Challenge: Adirondack tables

    This week we are once again sharing a scrap Wood challenge, but as my husband pointed out, is it really a challenge to build something from an Ana White plan? After all, she makes it so easy. And what is a group of Adirondack chairs without a side table? I…

  • NEW YOUTUBE CONTENT!!

    Hey, all! I have a brand new scrapwood challenge coming tomorrow for you, but first: I finally got around to posting some new content on our YouTube Channel. I’m going to try to share a video once a week. Some will be blog related and some will be just for…

  • 5 Spring Wreaths You Can Make Yourself

    I love having a pretty wreath on my door. Sometimes I buy wreaths from a friend at church who makes beautiful wreaths, but sometimes when I have a little more time, I make simple wreaths myself. I am going to share a few of my own creations but also a…

  • Scrap lumber challenge: Ana’s Adirondack chairs

    My husband and I are in the midst of cleaning out our garage. While most of the “clean up needs” are simply a matter of putting things away, my scrap wood pile is a pretty big issue. Maybe I should change my blog name to “Lumber freaking everywhere.” Seriously, my…

  • Reuse and repurpose: Five new uses for cardboard

    We seem to always have a lot of cardboard around here. When our kids were younger we had diaper boxes. Now we have boxes from Amazon purchases and Christmas gifts. And with two daughters and a shoe fetish of my own, we have tons of shoe boxes. Whether it is…

  • 2020 Spring Home Tour

    I debated on even posting my spring tour this year. As is the case with many of you, we are self quarantining for our own safety. Typically, I’d decorate for spring and run out and buy whatever I thought I needed to complete the home tour. This year I’ve had…

  • Make a Fixer Upper Inspired Typography Sign

    You all know by now how much I love signs with words and quotes. I also love Joanna Gaines and Fixer Upper. I love the episode where she created this super cute atrium. I loved everything about that cute little atrium, but I especially loved that cute “herboriste” sign. I…

  • Favorite Spring Crafts: DIY Faux Birds’ Nests

    Spring is fast approaching and each day, our trees bloom a little more. I’m also noticing our birds becoming more active. I love watching the birds each spring, and I even love incorporating birds into my decor. As much as we love our little fine feathered friends, decorating with a…

  • DIY Reclaimed Wood Coatrack

    I needed a spot to hang towels and robes in my children’s bathroom. I had a perfectly good blank wall, but I knew I wanted to do something prettier than just install hooks on the wall. I already had some adorable shabby chic hooks from a recent Hobby Lobby sale.…