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How to Build DIY Floating Shelves

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This past weekend, we were ‘refreshing’ and rearranging DIY floating shelves in our upstairs bathroom, and remembering how bleak and cave-like this area above the toilet once was. Remember this? *this post contains affiliate links* Adding chunky white DIY floating shelves above the toilet was a game changer for this small bathroom’s style AND function. I went back into our blog archives to find ... [ 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 ]

When life gives you houseflies…

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*This post is sponsored by Zevo! Thank you for supporting the fabulous brands that make Reality Daydream possible!* We got married, moved to the country, and started a blog to document all of our new experiences in life… all in the same year! We’ve become pros at problem-solving every little home dilemma we come across, and typically end up DIYing some sort of solution. It brings us joy, ... [ 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 ]

ADD CLOSET SHELVING to any builder-grade closet!

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Once upon a time, there was a unappreciated closet in the guest room. It housed my old prom dresses and random other nonsense. Since it was the guest room, we rarely went in there and it just didn’t matter. IT JUST DIDN’T. But then it did. It started to matter when our guest room became our twin girls’ room a couple years ago… …at which point this closet suddenly had to hold lots of pink and ... [ Read More ]

Chalkboard Wall Command Center – with Acrylic Calendar!

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Greetings to you from the other side of the New Year! There’s just something refreshing and new-beginning-ish about the first few days of January. We’re all pumped to be better people and live healthier, more organized lives. You too? Since our kitchen also serves as our mudroom, there just isn’t an obvious spot to put a Command Center. And our kitchen NEEDS a command center. I’m very calendar ... [ Read More ]

Tips to stay ahead of the Cleaning Game

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Here’s a fun-fact about yours-truly. I DESPISE CLEANING. Now before you go getting all judgy and assuming I’m a slob, I would like to proclaim that I am VERY organized and love to be tidy. Everything has a place! And I’m proud of all my organizational strategies! But having a ‘clutter-free’ house is a far cry from an ACTUAL CLEAN house. So recently, I started making a list of things that ... [ Read More ]

Wooden Caddy Building Plans – Unicorn Spit

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YOU GUYS are so stinking sweet and awesome about my Lyme Disease diagnosis, and sure know how to make a girl feel loved. I’m SO happy to report that the past few days have been amazing, and I’ve almost felt 100%. (I hope I didn’t just jinx it!) You better believe I made the most of it. It’s so weird not knowing which days will be good and bad, and makes me want to have my ducks in a row every ... [ Read More ]

Sentimental Keepsakes for Babies First Year

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I just might be sentimental to a fault, but it’s just part of who I am. I love to document everything, keep items that are meaningful, and do so in the most organized way possible. Compulsive organizing might be a fault of mine too. I may need to see a therapist. Looking back over Cypress’ first year of life, I’m SO glad I took the time each week to take her picture in the same spot. It’s so ... [ 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.