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Convertible Coffee Table Tutorial and Plans!

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You know we love convertible furniture, given our history with building projects like this and this. And since we love entertaining, I thought it would be so nice to have a coffee table that converts into a full size table! It can be used for family game night, puzzles, or just plain eating. And we're totally obsessed with it. If you follow us on Instagram and have been ... [ Read More ]

Applying Decorative Upholstery Tacks and Nail Head Trim

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Howdy friends! You know we have lots of experience with different furniture painting and finishing techniques. But today, we're going to talk about upholstery! And specifically, learning how to apply UPHOLSTERY TACKS! It can be so hard  to get upholstery tacks or nail head trim in a straight line. Let's chat about some different methods and tips and tricks for making it happen! *This post ... [ Read More ]

16 Mind-Blowing Strawberry Cake Recipes!

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IT'S STRAWBERRY SEASON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GIVE ME ALLLL THE STRAWBERRY CAKE RECIPES!!!!!!!!!!!! And potlucks, and picnics, and playdates, and bike rides, and flipflops! While my blog isn't necessarily known for our recipes (although we have quite a few in our archives), we've been getting a surprising number of searches for 'strawberry cake recipes'. So I thought it would be fun to gather up ... [ Read More ]

Upcycled DIY Succulent Planter Idea

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A few weeks ago when I was strolling through Theisen's in preparation for this project, I did a legit double-take when I saw these little guys on an end cap. *This post contains affiliate links* My first thought was... 'what a darling little succulent planter'! Until I flipped it over and realized what it really is. It's a chicken feeder. Obviously it was speaking to me, and who am ... [ Read More ]

Kitchen Update – DEMO

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It's been a minute since we talked about what's going on at the new house. It seems like we have so much to do that it would actually be counterproductive to stop and take the time to write about it. BUT, I don't want to leave you guys hanging, and I want an account of how all this went down so we can look back on it over the years. When we first announced that we bought a house and will be ... [ Read More ]

Wood Wall Art Challenge Roundup

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A couple weeks ago, Nick and I hosted a big ol' collaboration involving a TON of other makers, bloggers, and YouTubers called the Wood Wall Art Challenge. It was SO FUN! Everyone made their own unique wooden artwork, and the creativity was so inspiring! The only parameters were that the art be square (but any size!) and be made of 'mostly wood'. We've never been accused of being legalistic. I ... [ Read More ]

Spring Cleaning and Filling Exterior Holes

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A few years ago, I was having a moment where I loved climbing flowering plants. I rallied Nick to help me install a lattice by the flowerbed and plant some morning glories. Now several years have passed, and I've never been able to keep my morning glories alive long enough for them to actually climb. And that lattice has gotten old and worn looking over the years. *This post is sponsored by ... [ Read More ]

Storage Baskets on a Ladder in Three Tiers

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I’m a sucker for unique and space-saving organization, so the idea of storing things vertically just makes sense! I’ve been thinking about different ideas for storing games, blocks and toys in our living room that would be inconspicuous yet allow the children to easily access them. And these storage baskets are what we came up with! After making this, I’m realizing that there are SO MANY ... [ Read More ]

Solarium Updates and Article Sofa Review

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We’re making progress on the ‘new’ house! And I’m planning a big update post soon. But for those of you that missed our Facebook Live, I recorded a second house tour video in a horizontal format that’s easier to view on YouTube. Even if you saw our Facebook LIVE, you’ll see that we made some ‘progress’ (read: destruction) in the kitchen! *This post is sponsored by Article. Thank you for ... [ Read More ]

Edging and mulching your flowerbed

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I may have a green thumb for my indoor plants, but when it comes to my flower garden? Yikes. There are some pretty flowers that come up each year in this garden, but for the most part, it’s just a mass of weeds. And if I’m being honest, it’s not because I don’t have a green thumb for outdoor plants… it’s because I’ve always PRIORITIZED OTHER THINGS in the spring and summer. However! ... [ Read More ]

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