My parent’s thought it would be great fun to have a kid every two years… for FOURTEEN YEARS. And that is why I’m 12 years older than my youngest sibling. Josh. This pic is something like 13 years old. I still totally look like this, right? Of all my siblings, Josh and I are the most similar (even though I graduated and moved away when he was 5, and we didn’t really get to know each other until ... [ Read More ]
Baby Doll Crib Rescue–fixing the wobbly joints!
This little baby doll crib was given to my mom when she was a little girl, and is the sole reason she quit believing in Santa Claus. You see, her pops got a little careless with the hiding of ‘Santa’s gifts’, and my Mom’s innocent little child-eyes got a fleeting view of this baby doll crib in the trunk of their car before her dad realized his error and quickly slammed the trunk. Kind of a sad ... [ Read More ]
Scrap Wood Decorative Inlay Nesting End Table
You might think that we must have a swanky wood shop with ample space, stacks of exotic rough-cut hardwoods, Festool everything, and gloriously organized-according-to-color spray paint collection (OKAY we totally do have that last thing). Everything else? #notsomuch …In reality, we use our two-car garage as our wood shop, and park our vehicles outside in the elements. Because priorities. But ... [ Read More ]
Learn how to MAKE A STENCIL with your own two hands!
We’re no strangers to stenciling ‘round these parts, and I thought it would be awesome to polish up and re-share this post from our archives on how to make your own stencil! It’s simple, fun and most importantly FAR CHEAPER than buying them online or at a store! We even have tons of inspiring stencil art, stencil designs and step-by-step tutorials to get your stenciling wheels turning! Check ... [ Read More ]
The Difference between Laminate and Wood Veneer Furniture {and how to PAINT them!}
One of the most common questions we get is this: What’s the difference between laminate and wood veneer? And can I paint it? You ask, we deliver: Now, we don't claim to be professionals by any means, but we've been around the block with ALL our furniture transformations... and we're happy to share what we've learned! Let’s start with the definitions of each… because they’re totally different ... [ Read More ]
Mid-Century IKEA Side Table Makeover
Join us as we take an IKEA Rast dresser and hit it with an IKEA side table makeover that's perfect to use as bedside tables for the girls' room! It’s no secret that the twins’ bedroom is my all-time favorite room in our entire house. And I’ll admit I was a little sad when the girls out-grew their Fainting Couch Toddler Beds. *This post contains affiliate links* Our twins are extra tall ... [ Read More ]
IKEA Furniture Redo – Shading with Wood Stain Makeover!
IKEA furniture is the perfect blank slate for an IKEA furniture redo and a great way for you to make it your own! This bistro table turned out amazing, and I hope it inspires you. Besties!!!!! Yes you! And you and YOU! I’ve been feeling soooo much better lately, and even managed to escape for a long weekend to Atlanta for the Haven Conference for DIY bloggers! I’ll admit, I almost exclusively ... [ Read More ]
Old desk turned into two Night Stands!
If you’ve been following our blog since 2011, you deserve an award for Most Loyal Reader Evah. (Dad you don’t count). And you also probably remember this little furniture transformation where we chopped a desk in half to make two identical night stands for our Master Bedroom: This post contains affiliate links. They are the PERFECT height, and have served us well over the years. I love the ... [ Read More ]
Furniture Finishing Technique – Bermuda Blending
Dear friends, I have such a special treat for you today. So I was cruising Facebook (against my better judgment and time-management), and came across this AMAZING armoire. I loved it so much and spent the next 30 minutes trying to find the actual creator, and a corresponding website. I wanted to pin it so I could remember and be inspired! Once I finally found Maria’s Facebook page, I got lost ... [ Read More ]
Children’s Chairs {Land of Nod Knock-Off}
Happiest of Fridays to you! Did you awaken feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the day? If not, you probably have either a) small children b) Hypothyroidism, or c) you stayed up far too late ...for me, definitely a and b. But nothing a little coffee can’t take care of. Today I’m overjoyed (that’s the coffee talking) to share all the details for how to build these adorable kid’s chairs!! They’re ... [ Read More ]
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