Hi Friends! We finished a MAJOR project today… and do you really think we’re going to wait until Monday to share it? NO! So welcome to this random Sunday edition of Reality Daydream. Nick and I have ALL KINDS of lofty plans for our home and land… most of which are just dreams. But I like to dream with my rendering markers, so I drew up a little ‘someday’ aerial image of our property (this is ... [ Read More ]
Vintage Coffee Table {Stenciled & Distressed}
Although I love what we’ve been doing with our own home lately, I’ve been seriously missing our furniture rehabs for sure. Nick needed a break from it… and I get that. But there comes a point when a girl realizes she’s gotta take matters into her own hands! Nick’s been super busy working on an exciting super-secret project. And I’ve been as bored as a person can possibly be with two VERY ... [ Read More ]
How to build a Butcher Block Counter
We’ve had a TON of interest in our butcher block counter that we built for the upstairs bathroom. For those of you that have so patiently waited for this tutorial… thank you for your patience! It was a fun build, and we’re SO HAPPY with the way it turned out! My Grandfather was an avid woodworker, and had stashed away several variations of hardwoods and softwoods in the old barn on my ... [ Read More ]
Build a Custom DIY Trellis in an Afternoon {GIVEAWAY CLOSED}
Hey yo, Nick here. SO… funny story, each year I get super excited about spring and go nuts in the seed isle at our local store. Then I come home and read about each plant and start to lay out where I want everything. Like a total Rook I failed to notice that my Morning Glories are the type of plant that requires something to climb, like a trellis. This is the genius idea my Bride offered to ... [ Read More ]
Mason Jar Mosaic Backsplash (for UNDER $40!!)
So hey! Let’s talk about how to INSTALL this Mason Jar Mosaic backsplash that just went up in our upstairs bath! If you missed Part 1, we discussed how to tint clear glass Mason jars (or any clear jars you have lying around), as well as breaking and sorting your ‘Tesserae’! Now lets get down and dirty (LITERALLY) with some tile adhesive compound and goopy grout! Grouting a backsplash is a messy ... [ Read More ]
Mason Jar Mosaic Backsplash – PART 1 {Tinting & Breaking Jars}
I started with a slew of clear mason jars (most of which I picked up at garage sales here and there)! I wasn’t sure exactly how many I would need for this project, so I threw in some spaghetti jars I had in the recycling bin. For this particular project, it doesn’t matter. They will just be a bunch of broken pieces! You’ll want to order some of this stuff. It’s called Vitrea 160 I only ... [ Read More ]
DIY Wooden Topography Artwork
Nick loves learning about the history of things. He loves old maps. He loves nature and land. And so I had this thought that I would make him some ‘Topography’ art of our acreage for his birthday! I found a website that allows you to see the topography of your property. For those of you that live in town, your topography might not be as interesting, but it’s fun to find out… right? (p.s. I’m in ... [ Read More ]
Bathroom Vanity Painting Treatment Tutorial
Top of the mornin’ to ya! I’m feeling pretty chipper today, knowing that we have GORGEOUS weather ahead of us this whole week. On the agenda? Plant the veggie garden! Nick is outside tilling as.we.speak. We’re a little behind, I know… but we like to break the mold. SPEAKING of mold… Just kidding. No mold that I know of. So yo, I painted the vanity base in the upstairs bathroom, and did a little ... [ Read More ]
TUTORIAL: Installing a Faucet on a Vessel Sink
Nick here… As you know, we’ve been constructing an addition onto our bathroom vanity, building a butcher block countertop, etc. We’ve run into our fair share of snags along the way, but we’re taking it in stride… because Murphy’s Law is the name of the game when it comes to anything DIY. Can I get an amen? We recently stained our butcher block counter, and sealed it with an ultra-THICK (and ... [ Read More ]
DIY State or Country Plaque Tutorial {Using a Scroll Saw}
It’s funny how our tastes change over time, and things eventually come full circle. I still maintain that I LOVE COLOR… but I also have a true appreciation for wood grain that I never had before. It was a slow progression… starting with this coffee table, and continuing with this buffet when I discovered that I could ‘shade with stain’. And from there I’ve grown to love how wood and color ... [ Read More ]
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