Have you seen those 'nesting' cutting boards where the two cutting boards fit together like a glove and look like they're embracing? I fell in love with this idea, and decided to make my own version of these nesting cutting board for my friend Katie's birthday! Since we have a ton of wood scraps lying around the wood shop, it wasn't too hard to find some pieces that would work for this project. ... [ 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 sponsored by our friends at STIHL. Thank you for supporting the fabulous brands that make Reality Daydream possible!* We've chosen to have a rounded, ... [ 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 got further into it, the more I wanted this desk to be perfect! And those gaping cracks on the top of the desk surface just weren't going to cut it. 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 stripped, and I was excited to try Natalie from Vintage Porch's stripping technique of using oven cleaner "Easy Off". She also sometimes uses this ... [ 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 with you, and help you determine what the best choice is for your particular project! *This post is sponsored by our friends at Ferguson, who ... [ 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 below triple digits. Can I get an amen? Whenever I'm in a bit of a funk, it always helps to do a little creative project. And I got a idea for using up ... [ 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 and planted, and everything is growing in beautifully! But this row of privet is looking rough. Shall we do something about that?! *This post is ... [ 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 something so therapeutic about working in the garden and getting lots of dirt under my fingernails. Especially when the weather has been as glorious as it ... [ Read More ]
Pair of Cascading Wave Petunia Planters DIY
These DIY Planters are perfect for cascading Wave Petunias, and it will be so fun to see them fill in over the next few weeks! They're perfect for flanking our front door! While we've made a lot of curb appeal efforts with our yard and flower beds over the years, our front porch has received no love whatsoever since we moved here 4 years ago. Of course it's not altogether tragic, but I think we ... [ Read More ]
Large-Scale DIY Pixel Art Using Dowels
If you love unique art and have absolutely nothing to do with your time, come and be inspired by this enormous pixel art using thousands of chunks of wooden dowels! It's basically a large-scale diamond painting project, and is actually pretty fun if you love tedious/repetitive tasks. Our living room has really been coming together over the years, but one area that I've struggled to complete is ... [ Read More ]