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Wood and Acrylic Animal Banks

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I've been pondering the idea of making some wooden toys as Christmas gifts this year. And then a couple weeks ago, a reader emailed with a project idea… and it was too cute not to try! You won’t see me passing up an opportunity to use my scroll saw! Especially if it means making these darling wood and acrylic Animal Banks. And these are such great homemade gift ideas for the littles in your life! ... [ Read More ]

Hanging Stockings without a Fireplace Mantel

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Raise your hand if you don’t have a fireplace in your house! I’m raising my hand too. Besides the obvious benefits of having a fireplace, it’s just sad not having that picture perfect place to hang the kids’ stockings at Christmas time and hanging stockings without a fireplace mantel. I’ve half-considered the idea of building a ‘faux fireplace mantel’ like many of my DIY friends have done, but ... [ Read More ]

How to Fill Decorative Carvings in Dated Furniture

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I think it’s safe to say we’ve all seen a dresser that looks like this at the thrift store, craigslist, or yard sales. It’s that token chunky dresser with the orangey wood-tone, 90’s hardware, and dated decorative carving in furniture. *This post contains affiliate links* I’m a big proponent of rescuing dilapidated and/or ugly furniture and giving it new life, as evidenced by our extensive ... [ Read More ]

DIY Cactus Coasters

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I usually avoid trendy things like the plague. I just don’t want my house to look like every other house on the block… which ironically, we live out in the country and literally don’t have any neighbors, so I’m in the clear, right?! But sometimes, WE LIKE WHAT WE LIKE… right? And I liked cacti long before they were trendy. Like, I have an actual cactus in my house that I nurture and keep alive. ... [ Read More ]

Halloween Sugar Skull for Trick or Treaters!

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I chatted with you guys last week about how we’ve been challenged to create some wooden Harvest or Halloween themed yard décor in collaboration with The Home Depot and their DIH Workshop (that you can totally sign up for here!). I loved the concept, but knew I wanted change it up. Lots of different ideas were swirling through my head, and finally I landed on a skull for Halloween! But not a creepy ... [ Read More ]

Teardrop-shaped Bentwood Shelf

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I’m always subconsciously gathering inspiration from everywhere. I’m the weirdo that can find beauty in the crack of a sidewalk or the spray pattern of mud on the wheel well of my car. So Pinterest is almost TOO stimulating for my over-active mind. But I do love following my close friends and family on Pinterest, and recently saw this Teardrop-Shaped Bentwood Shelf that my friend Laura had ... [ Read More ]

Moroccan-Shaped Wooden Sconce Vessels

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I’ve been staring at my computer for the past 10 minutes trying to figure out what the title of this DIY should be. The shapes of them fit into the Moroccan shaped pattern criteria, and they are definitely sconces. But they can be used so many different ways, so I couldn’t go with ‘vase’ or ‘planter’ or ‘candle’. So VESSEL it is. This post is sponsored by DecoArt. Thank you for supporting the ... [ Read More ]

The Painting of the Potting Bench

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I think we can all agree that color is good in moderation, tastefully balanced with neutrals and textures. Of course if your taste is ‘farmhouse’ you might gravitate toward neutrals more. Or if you love boho décor, you might be brave with vibrant color and patterns. There’s no right or wrong! So when it came time to make a choice about what color to paint our potting bench, I was ... [ Read More ]

Potting Bench with Hidden Garbage Can Enclosure

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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 wanted a lot ... [ Read More ]

Oversized Pegboard Shelving System

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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 ]

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