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Wooden Centerpiece Tray Tutorial

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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 you too check out too. Today we're going to build a long/narrow "tray' of sorts, to use as a centerpiece on your dining table! Unfortunately this won't work well for round or square tables, just rectangle or oval. But you could still use it on a ... [ Read More ]

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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 ]

Wooden Circle & Test Tube Propagation Art

We're in the dog days of summer, and it seems like my kids are always hot, hungry, and whiny. UGH! I haven't been winning any parenting awards either, so I will give them a pass. We're all just trying to tread water until the temps dip back down ... [ Read More ]

Pruning Bushes and Dead Branches

Howdy Hey friends! Now that spring has actually settled in with glorious weather, we are spending so much time outside soaking up the sun and getting our yard in shape. Things are so green and gorgeous! We recently got our raised garden beds up ... [ Read More ]

Planting up the flower beds!

Every spring, I have grand plans of having the most epic vegetable and flower gardens! And I usually lose motivation at some point, or life just gets in the way. But this year, I chose to really make it priority. And I'm so glad I did! There's ... [ Read More ]

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