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His & Hers Key Rack {Using a Scroll Saw!}

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A few months back, I was brainstorming ideas for what to make as a gift for my brother and sister-in-law (the ones who just had baby Rollie and built this amazing Baseball Bat Crib). We had drawn their name for Christmas, and I was having a creative block! You know, like writer’s block… only for creatives? Well, Caleb and Laura are pretty sentimental (runs in the family I guess?), so I used ... [ Read More ]

Vertical Kitchen Organization

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A couple weeks ago when I posted the reveal of our Rolling Kitchen Island / Microwave Cart, several of you inquired about the hanging wooden canisters on the wall in the photo. I got the idea to try this after seeing something similar on A Beautiful Mess, and I was going back and forth about whether to do a tutorial or not since theirs is wholly awesome by itself. But since I did some ... [ Read More ]

Our Valentine’s Day

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Valentine’s day always seemed like such a silly ‘forced’ day of love to me. Why spend $100 for flowers on Valentine’s Day when you can buy the same exact flowers 2 weeks before for $30… AND it means more because it’s unexpected an spontaneous. RIGHT? I felt that way right up until I met my husband. ON VALENTINE’S DAY. Exactly 8 years ago. That’s right, we met on Valentine’s Day… ... [ Read More ]

Going lighter in the Master Bedroom

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Today I’m here to share with you some details about how THINGS ARE HAPPENING in the bedroom! Get your head out of the gutter! What I mean is that a little overhaul is happening. Goodbye dark dungeon gray! Don’t get me wrong, there was a part of me that loved that moody color for our master bedroom. And a handful of you might even remember when we painted it that color a few years ... [ Read More ]

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

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We have a winner!!!!!!!!!!!!! Marisa A was the randomly selected winner from our Unicorn Spit giveaway. GIRL, please email us with your mailing address at beth@realitydaydream.com!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Its Meghan from Cupcakes with Sprinkles. The recipe I have this month is my new favorite! I've made it 3 times in the last 2 weeks. I was in the mood for some oatmeal chocolate chip cookies ... [ Read More ]

Custom DIY Rolling Kitchen Island

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So here’s the thing about DIY… if it’s a little crafty project with minimal supplies on the line, I’m more likely to just jump in all willy-nilly and see what happens. But when we’re talking about a larger-scale building project that will involve many hours of time and closer to a handful of twenties rather than a handful of ones ($$)… well let’s just say I’m going to put more thought into making ... [ Read More ]

Unicorn Spit Project Ideas and Inspiration

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As I look back over the past few years as a homeowner and blogger, I’ve noticed that each year it seems like my creative focus as been a different subject. This past year, it seems like it’s been my ‘Shading with Stain’ technique (using oil based stains and Unicorn Spit). The year before that it was Painting Backsplashes. The year before that it was the twins’ new room. And the year before that, ... [ Read More ]

Coffee Filter Poppies

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Well it’s that time of year when we’re all pretty much OVER WINTER. It’s only fun for so long… until it’s not fun. It’s just cold. I’m not usually one to complain about winter (especially when I’m snowboarding), but lately I keep catching myself daydreaming about balmy days… the girls swinging, picnics, sidewalk chalk, and fresh spring blooms. I found this amazing pic on Instagram via Amanda ... [ Read More ]

DIY Baseball Bat Crib Tutorial

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Follow our tutorial to build this darling baseball bat crib for your little slugger using real wood baseball bats and a few slabs of pine. Read on for the full tutorial and building plans! FUN THINGS happening here today sweet friends. Remember my brother Caleb and how he secretly flew to Spain to propose to Laura (she said yes). Blah blah blah they got married… and now let me introduce to you ... [ Read More ]

Family Photos… as a family of 5! {Molly Long}

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This week has been a whirlwind of excitement with the launch of the new blog design/name. I know it will take some time to get used to… but you guys have been so amazing and encouraging. You know how a business will sometimes use a quote from one of their customers on their website or literature to show how beloved they are? I feel like every comment and email I’ve gotten this week could be ... [ Read More ]

Attention: Almost any do-it-yourself project involves risk of some sort. Your tools, materials, and skills will vary, as will the conditions at your project site. Reality Daydream has made every effort to be complete and accurate in the instructions of the plans on this website. Reality Daydream will not assume any responsibility or liability for damages or losses sustained or incurred in the course of your project or in the use of the item you create. Always follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions in the use of tools, check and follow your local building codes, and observe all commonly accepted safety precautions.