Nick and I have dabbled in epoxy here and there, but we've never done anything like this ocean resin art that we just finished. It turned out so awesome! Wanna learn how to do it yourself? This ocean resin art is easier than it looks, and it could be done on furniture, trays, cutting boards... anything! *This post contains affiliate links.* I was inspired by Sam at DIY Huntress because ... [ Read More ]
Article Sven Review
Howdy friends! We've been using and abusing our Sven Sofa and Armchair from Article for for several months now, and we're excited to share our thoughts! *This post is sponsored by Article! Thank you for supporting the fabulous brands that make Reality Daydream possible!* I must admit the idea of welcoming some boujee velvet furniture into our home full of wild youngsters and cats and ... [ Read More ]
ANOTHER New Adventure?
As if we don't have enough on our plates right now, we thought it sounded wayyyy too much fun to start documenting our adventures in the form of a VLOG! (Video-Blog) ...it's basically a reality series on our historic home renovation! This first video is an intro to our Story, or new (OLD) home, and what we've gotten accomplished so far. CLICK HERE to subscribe, and you'll be the first to ... [ Read More ]
Stain Art Butterfly
Every time I get the itch to make some Stained Art (the technique I invented back when we were rehabbing this buffet), I always want to try doing something different. Sticking with stained flowers is such a SAFE choice, because I know I'm good at doing flowers! I'm COMFORTABLE doing flowers! I've stepped outside of my comfort zone and tried doing a landscape stained art project, and just ... [ Read More ]
Which Scroll Saw Blade Should I Use??
Hey friends! Today, by popular demand, I'm going to be throwing down some knowledge on scroll saw blades! There's a lot of variety out there, and it can all be very confusing, so let's explore different types of scroll saw blades together! Inevitably, I know there are a few of you that JUST SIMPLY WANT TO KNOW EXACTLY WHICH SCROLL SAW BLADE I USE, so instead of making you read this entire ... [ Read More ]
Lots of Creative Projects using your SCROLL SAW!
As I was looking over the 100+ tutorials I’ve done since purchasing this old farmhouse, I noticed just how many projects I’ve done using my Scroll Saw! And who doesn't love scroll saw ideas!! It’s my favorite tool by far, and the very first power tool I ever laid my hands on. I’m constantly getting emails asking what scroll saw I use (this one!), and there are SO MANY creative things you can do ... [ Read More ]
DIY Christmas Card Wreath
I tend to draw blanks when it comes to festive holiday crafts. As I stalk other blogs, I see all kinds of cute ornaments, garlands, table settings, etc that make me feel like a creative failure. This year especially, I've been loving wreaths. And it got me thinkin... Why not take the same concept as this project with the clothespins, and make it A WREATH for holiday cards! Cute AND ... [ Read More ]
Small Business Shopping for the Holidays
It's that time of year again. The holiday season brings with it the joy of giving, and we're all throwing our money somewhere, aren't we? This year, let's all step back and be very thoughtful and intentional about where we're spending our dollars. 2020 has been so tough on small businesses. Let's lift them up and put our money where our mouths are this year!! When STIHL reached out to see ... [ Read More ]
Adventures in Trimming the Hedges n’ Things
It's not like we have a huge plot of land, but I'm embarrassed to say that there are more than one spots on our property that have been... LET'S JUST SAY VERY NEGLECTED. *This post is sponsored by our friends at STIHL! Thank you for supporting the fabulous brands that make Reality Daydream possible. This post may contain affiliate links.* The above picture features what is meant to be a ... [ Read More ]
Our Derecho Experience
As I'm looking back through the pictures from the Derecho in preparation to write this post, it's bringing back all those heavy feelings again. If you're not aware (because it was discussed very little in the media) our town (and most of our state of Iowa) was hit by a Derecho. I had never heard this word before. But we're familiar with the word Tornado, because our town was hit by an EF3 ... [ Read More ]