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DIY Scroll Saw Family Silhouette Sign

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Hello hello friends! Things have been wild as we've been navigating the holiday season, schedules, shopping, baking, and making DIY Christmas gifts... but it's all so fun! I will readily admit, however, that I'm also looking forward to the nothingness that January brings. What a stark contrast! Anyway! Today I'm going to share a handmade gift idea that's perfect for that person that seems to have everyyything. We all know that person that is so hard to shop for! So get out your scroll saw ... [ Read More ]

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Squashing Kids’ Nighttime Fears

For about 6 months now, our youngest (Cypress - 7) has been struggling with overwhelming night time fears. She's scared of allllll the things. She's pretty sure there are monsters under her bed, bad guys that will break through her windows and kidnap ... [ Read More ]

Wooden Centerpiece Tray Tutorial

I have a fun and easy building project for you! And while I do end up decorating it to be fall-themed, it can be used to decorate for any holiday or season! But if you're here because you love the fall look, I have some other fall-themed projects for ... [ Read More ]

Garden Bed Redefining

We're always in awe of how spending a little extra time redefining our garden beds elevates our curb appeal SO MUCH! We're going to take you through the process today, and show you just how fun and satisfying it really is! *This post is ... [ Read More ]

How to Apply Wood Veneer

If you follow us on the 'gram, you know I've been stripping the finish off this old desk to make it a lighter wood, and contrast the dark wood of the library walls, where it will live! Initially, that was all I was going to do to the desk. But as I ... [ Read More ]

Stripping an Old Stained Desk

We love the original wood of our library, and wanted to find a desk that would not only be old/antique, but also be a light wood that would contrast the dark wood of the library. I knew this would mean that whatever old desk we find would need to be ... [ Read More ]

When to Hire a Contractor (and when not to)

This feels like an age-old question for anyone that's a homeowner. When should we hire a contractor? And in what situation should we DIY? There's a lot to unpack here! But there's also no right or wrong answer. So today we're going to talk it out ... [ Read More ]

Federal House Window Frame Restoration

Hey buddies! Nick here! It's been almost 4 years since we purchased this home. And while we love the character and charm of owning a historical property, it comes with lots of little maintenance needs that sometimes fall to the bottom of our to-do ... [ Read More ]

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