I seem to have issues bypassing the scrapbook paper section in the craft store. There are so many I like, but I have nothing to do with them. So, I came up with a way to use them in my kids rooms. This is an easy project that kiddos can help you with. It can…
Paint Stick Planter Basket
My sister Hallie over at birdieandevie.com is not only a very important mama in my life but also an awesome cook. When she suggested a little mother’s day lunch, I struggled figuring out how I was supposed to contribute. So I found a perfect little centerpiece project: these adorable paint stick basket plans at Build-Basic. (BTW – love the plans…
Modular Play Kitchen
We used to have one of those plastic play kitchens. It worked well enough when we had just one child playing with it, but add in two more, and there were way too many cooks in the kitchen! Well, at least that’s how I rationalized needing to make them a new kitchen. I checked out…
Farmhouse Industrial Style – Favorite Wood + Metal Pieces
I’m in love with combination pieces. Warm + Cool. Wood + Metal. Here are some of my faves in case you are looking for a little farmhouse industrial decor pick-me-up! one / two / three / four / five / six / seven / eight / nine / ten / eleven / twelve / thirteen / fourteen This page contains affiliate links.
Rustic X Console Table
I’ve long been in love with this table from Ana White. Love, love, love the Xs. I love console tables in general, but I don’t really have a place to put a nice long one like this. Well I didn’t. Then I did a little master bedroom refresh, and when my sister suggested I put something longer under…
Go Anywhere Accent Table
While selling our first investment property, we realized we needed to stage it, and so we had to get everything planned, purchased and set up in 5 days before an open house. I needed furniture for the master bedroom, so one day I made 2 side tables and a console table, mostly from my scrap…
One Hour Big Impact Wall Art
My sister and brother-in-law recently made this piece to hang in their dining room, and every time I saw it I fell in love with it again. When we needed quick, big, and cheap wall art for staging, I knew I had a great excuse to make one of these myself. Depending on the…
Reclaimed Shiplap Antiqued Mirror
For some reason, I’ve always loved Amish schoolhouses. Between their simple architecture, the front porch, the ship-lap, and board and batten, I always want to stop and take a picture. I happened to drive by the one around the corner when they were replacing the siding, so I couldn’t help but ask if I could take…
DIY Barn Doors with Budget Friendly Hardware
Years ago I saw a sliding barn door in a magazine, and I instantly knew I wanted one somewhere in my house. They, of course, remind me of life on the farm, and they also help when you are short of swing space, like we are in our office and pantry. After seeing the price…
How to Create Oversized Templates in Excel
It would be awesome to be able to freehand my script or sign graphics, but I certainly was not blessed with any drawing abilities whatsoever! And my printer only prints pages up to 8 1/2 ” wide. Thankfully, I can just cheat with Excel. This tutorial also helps lay out a larger sign and determine…