Ya’ll, it’s been HOT where we live. Like Arizona-in-the-early-spring-hot. Like hotter than what we’re accustomed to in Iowa. But we survived the weekend, and lost a combined total of 3 meeeeeellion pounds in sweat, as a family. That’s a lie actually. But at least the sweat we produced was coupled with sunscreen and FUN. Nick and I designed a potting bench together to fit our needs. I ... [ Read More ]
Whitewashing Furniture – super simple tutorial!
Howdy friends What’s hangin? Sometimes, we have a piece of furniture that seems like it needs an update, but we’re not sure what? TELL ME YOU’VE BEEN THERE. This little secretary desk was given to me by my sister-in-law’s parents, and I LOVED IT. But after living with it for awhile, I decided it needed something. I knew for sure I didn’t want to paint it and cover up all that pretty ... [ Read More ]
Oversized Pegboard Shelving System
There’s just something about oversized pegboards that just GETS ME. Ever since being inspired by this version via Mandi @ Vintage Revivals, I’ve been subconsciously pondering where in our home I could clear off a wall for something this large. Sadly, the walls in our home are maxed out. But my bro and sis-in-law recently bought a new house and have lots of luscious blank wall space that has me ... [ Read More ]
Faux Stained Glass Beauty and the Beast Rose
*Be sure to sign up here to get an email update each time we publish a new DIY tutorial! Also follow us on Instagram (@RealityDaydream) for updates, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes tomfoolery!* Happy short-work-week and unofficial beginning of summer! Our weekend was filled with the perfect combination of family gatherings and building in our woodshop. I snapped this picture of the twins at ... [ Read More ]
Free-Standing Strawberry Garden w/ Hanging Planters
Nick and I have always TALKED about planting a strawberry garden. And lately, the girls have been asking about growing strawberries. So this year, it was meant to be! *This post is sponsored by EcoScraps. Thank you for supporting the amazing brands that make Reality Daydream possible! This post contains affiliate links.* Supplies for Hanging Strawberry Garden 10 foot 4x4 cedar board ... [ Read More ]
Acid Etching Picture Frame Glass!
Wedding season is upon us! And I love the idea of making something super personalized as a gift for the happy couple. My previous go-to gift was one of these handmade bracket-shaped signs with their last name and year ‘established’. But this year, I decided to try something completely different! Although it’s still something to hang on the wall. Hehe! *This post is sponsored my Armour Etching ... [ Read More ]
Tutorial for Boho Style Hanging Planters
I love how creativity so easily evolves. One idea leads to another, and another, and on and on. And that’s exactly what happened with the project/tutorial I’m going to share today! *this post contains affiliate links* It all started with the Wooden Bowl Vertical Planter. It turned out so well, and I loved the concept of slicing thrifted wooden bowls in half and repurposing them, that the Wall ... [ Read More ]
Circle Monogram Pallet Sign
I love the look of big monogram décor on front porches, and had an idea in my head to pull off something showstopping! Unfortunately, we don’t have an obvious place to put something this large on either of our two porchy areas, so I decided to make it for my parents… can we call it a Mother’s Day gift?! Hehe! *This post is sponsored by Rockler. Thank you for supporting the brand partners that ... [ Read More ]
Banana Pudding Trifle Recipe
Hi! Its Meghan from Cupcakes with Sprinkles with a delicious dessert! This Banana Pudding Trifle is a version of that amazing southern dessert we all love and super quick to put together! It has a sweet Nilla Wafer crumb base with a lightened vanilla pudding topped with caramel and bananas. And I've layered it to make it more delicious and turned it into the perfect potluck or any other day, ... [ Read More ]
Vertical Garden Ideas & Inspiration to Buy or DIY
I love a good vertical garden, or ‘living wall’ if you will… as evidenced by several tutorials in my plant archives. And I’ve been seeing so many insanely creative versions of wall planters lately (both for sale and DIY versions) that are getting my plant-loving heart all a pitter patter. I thought it would be fun to gather up a bunch of my fave vertical planters for indoors and outdoors to share ... [ Read More ]