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Small Business Shopping for the Holidays

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It's that time of year again. The holiday season brings with it the joy of giving, and we're all throwing our money somewhere, aren't we? This year, let's all step back and be very thoughtful and intentional about where we're spending our dollars. 2020 has been so tough on small businesses. Let's lift them up and put our money where our mouths are this year!! When STIHL reached out to see ... [ Read More ]

Rainbow-Inspired Projects by Reality Daydream

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It's no secret that I love rainbows. And I've realized that I've shared so many rainbow projects over the past few years that they deserve their own rainbow roundup post! Right?! These are some of my favorite projects anyway, so having them all in one place is so fun. And if you're ever searching my blog for a specific rainbow project, you can always just come to this post and go from there. ... [ Read More ]

Della’s 3-Tier Macramé Planters

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Hello, my name is Della and I'm 9 years old! I love to crochet, but recently tried something new, and I LOVE IT! It is called macramé!! It's easier than it looks, and it's funner than it looks! But it takes a little bit of practice to get the feel for it. Today I'm going to show you how to make this hanging macramé planter that's perfect for beginners! *This post contains affiliate ... [ Read More ]

DIY Fold-up Stage

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Our girl Paisley has been a 'performer' since she was a wee toddler, and I've always thought it would be so fun to build a stage or 'theatre' in our house somewhere for her to share all her plays, concerts, and magic shows. This wasn't an option in our old house, but after we moved into our enormous historic home, I've been plotting to make a blank wall in our basement into a stage! Doesn't ... [ Read More ]

DIY Planter with Repurposed Items

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You KNOW I love unique planters to rearrange my plants to my heart's content. As evidenced by allllllll these DIY plant-related tutorials from our archives. And today I'm going to share yet another DIY planter idea that is SO EASY and turns out SO CUTE! No power tools necessary on this one! I started out with a variety of sizes of terra cotta pots and some bowls/vessels from around the house ... [ Read More ]

Make your own wall art!

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I'm sure it will surprise exactly NO ONE that one of my favorite things to make is wall art! (evidenced by all of these) And this time I tried using a technique I haven't used before! Painting with perspective in mind, and using color to create shadows and highlights. *This post is sponsored by my friends at Frog Tape! Thank you for supporting the fabulous brands that make Reality Daydream ... [ Read More ]

How to Apply a Scroll Saw Template

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When I was first learning to use my scroll saw, one thing that I always struggled with was figuring out how to get my template (or pattern) onto the wood before I start cutting with the scroll saw. Sometimes when it's a larger piece, I'll use an overhead projector, but I really wanted something quicker and easier. So today I'm going to show you what I learned and how to apply a scroll saw ... [ Read More ]

Kitchen Cabinet Crown Molding

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Well, it's been a minute since we finished the crown molding on the kitchen cabinets. Sometimes it's hard to stop and document the process on the ol' blog when there are sooooooo many projects to tackle at Daydream Manor! But this special time in history has presented us with a unique opportunity to have SO MUCH EXCESSIVE TIME on our hands. So we're gonna throw down the details of how we ... [ Read More ]

Rainbow Planter Sconce

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If you ask Cypress what her favorite color is, she will tell you RAINBOW. Not a joke. While this is absolutely adorable, I'm actually inclined to agree with her. Rainbows are so happy! *This post is sponsored by our friends at Mohawk Finishes! Thank you for supporting the fabulous brands that make Reality Daydream possible! This post contains affiliate links.* Supplies for Rainbow ... [ Read More ]

DIY Mod Clock Tutorial

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Awhile back, one of the Instagram accounts shared a really cool vintage mod clock that I loved so much that I saved the image so I could MAKE this clock! Isn't that baby FABULOUS? Here's how the dimensions and angles shake out. *This post contains affiliate links.* I had the hubs help me with cutting the angles on the table saw, but in hindsight, I totally could have done this ... [ 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.