I woke up this morning and thought to myself, ‘self? this day would be more remarkable if you shared a collection of amazing DIY Clocks to inspire the world'. That’s not what happened at all. I made my way straight to the coffee machine without a single thought in my mind. But I have in fact gathered up a bunch of DIY Clocks to share with you today… and boy are you going to be inspired! I love ... [ Read More ]
Tips for Taking Littles out to a Restaurant! (& live to tell the tale)
Taking children out in public can be tricky business. They’re unpredictable. And no matter how awesome we are at parenting, our kids can quickly turn into wild beasts and there’s nothing we can do about it. But even though we don’t eat out very often, I’ve learned a LOT of things that can make it less chaotic and prevent potential catastrophes. Because mama needs to GET OUT OF THE HOUSE sometimes. ... [ Read More ]
Wooden Pendant Lights Turned on a Lathe
Last spring, when we were working on our ‘Master Suite’ and adding the Upholstered Round Mandala Headboard and the plywood wall treatment, etc, you might remember us hinting at plans for some pendant lighting ‘coming soon’ Well, ‘SOON’ is a relative term right?! The truth is, in the midst of this project was when I was diagnosed with Lyme Disease and was very sick in the summer. These ... [ Read More ]
Gift Ideas for Two Year Olds
Our girl Cypress is TWO YEARS OLD! Where did the time go?! The picture above is Cypress sitting on Great Grandma Jean’s lap (my Mom’s Mom) who Cypress’ middle name was named after… Cypress Jean. This is significant to my heart today, because she passed away yesterday. I felt like I wanted to mention this and honor her memory today on Cypress’ Birthday. I miss you Grandma. ... [ Read More ]
Gift Ideas for the Woodworker!
Nick and I sat down and put together this list of handy woodworker gift ideas, gadgets and tools that make our building projects easier and more fun when we’re rocking out in the woodshop! Shopping for the woodworker in your life doesn’t HAVE to mean expensive power tools… we’re here to debunk that misconception! *this post contains affiliate links* Digital Angle Gauge – This little gadget ... [ Read More ]
Incorporating ‘Live Edge’ Elements Into your own Design Style!
Yesterday I was cruising Pinterest and kept coming upon sooooo many awesome ‘Live Edge’ ideas. Apparently we weren’t too far off with the trends when we decided to use one on our breakfast bar. If you’re not familiar with what ‘Live Edge’ means, it’s a slab of rough-cut wood that has one or more edges that are ‘live’ and organically shaped exactly the way they were cut from the trunk or ... [ Read More ]
Products and Tips for Tent Camping with Babies
Are you preparing to embark on a camping adventure with littles this summer? I’ll go ahead and start by saying… the BEST thing you can pack is appropriate expectations and a flexible attitude. Babies and toddlers are unpredictable. Especially when they’re out of their element and routine… throw in a bit of over-stimulation and humidity. I think you get the point. If I haven’t talked you out of ... [ Read More ]
Non-annoying Gifts for one year olds!
Anyway, as you know, our littlest babe had her very first Birthday last week. As a mamma, it’s such a conflicting feeling to be so excited for new developments and exciting changes… yet also mourning the heartbreaking reality that they don’t stay babies forever. *This post contains affiliate links* Baby Book by Lucy Darling As we were preparing for her birthday and thinking about ... [ Read More ]
Lots of Creative Projects using your SCROLL SAW!
As I was looking over the 100+ tutorials I’ve done since purchasing this old farmhouse, I noticed just how many projects I’ve done using my Scroll Saw! It’s my favorite tool by far, and the very first power tool I ever laid my hands on. I’m constantly getting emails asking what scroll saw I use (this one!), and there are SO MANY creative things you can do with a scroll saw… I thought it would be ... [ Read More ]
Unicorn Spit Project Ideas and Inspiration
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 ]