Reality Daydream

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Teardrop-shaped Bentwood Shelf

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I’m always subconsciously gathering inspiration from everywhere. I’m the weirdo that can find beauty in the crack of a sidewalk or the spray pattern of mud on the wheel well of my car. So Pinterest is almost TOO stimulating for my over-active mind. But I do love following my close friends and family on Pinterest, and recently saw this Teardrop-Shaped Bentwood Shelf that my friend Laura had ... [ Read More ]

14 Creative and UNIQUE Ideas for Accent Walls

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You know I love a good Accent Wall. Or do you call them a ‘Feature Wall’? Whatever you call it, accent walls are the perfect way to add texture, color, and interest to a room without it swallowing you up on all four walls. Can I get an amen? My very first accent wall I attempted ended up WINNING THE INTERNET when this awkward picture of me painting my Glossy Swirl Accent Wall went viral on ... [ Read More ]

DIY Wood Slice Tall Floor Vase

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We have mature shade trees all over our acreage. And rest assured, every time a storm blows through, there are downed sticks and branches scattered around the yard. The twins (and now, their new recruit, Cypress – 2) make it their personal goal to gather the branches and distribute them in the vicinity of the firepit in hopes that we’ll strike up a fire in the evening and they’ll get to stay up ... [ Read More ]

Moroccan-Shaped Wooden Sconce Vessels

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I’ve been staring at my computer for the past 10 minutes trying to figure out what the title of this DIY should be. The shapes of them fit into the Moroccan shaped pattern criteria, and they are definitely sconces. But they can be used so many different ways, so I couldn’t go with ‘vase’ or ‘planter’ or ‘candle’. So VESSEL it is. This post is sponsored by DecoArt. Thank you for supporting the ... [ Read More ]

The Twins are Six!!!

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When I was growing up, all I ever wanted to be was a mommy. And since I have SO MANY brothers and sisters (my parents really like each other), I never in a million years dreamed that I would find myself in the trenches of infertility. (our full infertility story is here) They were the darkest and most painful days of my life, and I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. And even now, 6 years later, I ... [ Read More ]

Unique Patio Lights… strung between birch logs!

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We had such a great response to our Patio Makeover! THANK YOU! The video we shared included a little DIY project that we threw in, and I knew we would get lots of questions about the patio lights (and we did!), so I'm dropping in here today to give out a little more details on how to make these birch log lighting! I’m not even sure how the idea came to me, but I know for sure I haven’t seen ... [ Read More ]

Patio Refresh + Video!

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I’ve shared the story how we found / purchased our house, and 8 years later, it’s hard to believe it used to look like this: After a couple years of living here, Nick and I started talking about how nice it would be to have a nice outdoor space for entertaining and just hanging out. We dreamed up a rounded patio with a corresponding rounded pergola, because we like to be complicated and ... [ Read More ]

Annual Fam Camping 2017

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It’s become a bit of a tradition to share our annual family camping adventures here on the blog! I have to admit, after last summer’s camping trip where I unknowingly get a little cozy with a deer tick, and was infected with Lyme Disease, I wasn’t quite as excited to pitch a tent in the wilderness this summer. I have this mama-bear quality where I fiercely want to protect my littles from danger. ... [ Read More ]

The Painting of the Potting Bench

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I think we can all agree that color is good in moderation, tastefully balanced with neutrals and textures. Of course if your taste is ‘farmhouse’ you might gravitate toward neutrals more. Or if you love boho décor, you might be brave with vibrant color and patterns. There’s no right or wrong! So when it came time to make a choice about what color to paint our potting bench, I was ... [ Read More ]

When life gives you houseflies…

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*This post is sponsored by Zevo! Thank you for supporting the fabulous brands that make Reality Daydream possible!* We got married, moved to the country, and started a blog to document all of our new experiences in life… all in the same year! We’ve become pros at problem-solving every little home dilemma we come across, and typically end up DIYing some sort of solution. It brings us joy, ... [ Read More ]

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