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Wall-mounted Secretary Desk for Kids

October 9, 2015 by Bethany Sy

So if you’ve been following my blog for a bit, you know that we overhauled the twins room and DIY’d pretty much everything in the room (including that stenciled wall and those fainting couch beds!). Naturally, we made our way around the room, giving it our touch. You can see why this is my favorite room in the house. That papasan chair turned canopy? I still hang out in there, ... [ Read More ]

Secretary {Part 2} ~ LAYERED Stenciling (you heard me!)

September 26, 2012 by Bethany Sy

Wowzer… whatta morning. We got up at 6. I washed sippy cups and got their milks ready while Nick emptied the dishwasher. Babes woke up at 6:30, and drank their milk while Nick and I sipped our coffee and gazed lovingly into each other’s bloodshot eyes. Nick gives all of us girls kisses and is out the door at 7. Babes read books and play catch with the ball, and then go down for naps at 7:30 ... [ Read More ]

Whitewashing Furniture – super simple tutorial!

June 9, 2017 by Bethany Sy

Howdy friends What’s hangin? Sometimes, we have a piece of furniture that seems like it needs an update, but we’re not sure what? TELL ME YOU’VE BEEN THERE. This little secretary desk was given to me by my sister-in-law’s parents, and I LOVED IT. But after living with it for awhile, I decided it needed something. I knew for sure I didn’t want to paint it and cover up all that pretty ... [ Read More ]

Wall Sconce DIY Planter! Using repurposed wooden bowls

April 24, 2017 by Bethany Sy

Ever since I made this Vertical Garden DIY Planter thing out of wooden bowls, I’ve had two half-bowls lying around waiting to be repurposed. I knew what I wanted to do with them, it was just a matter of GETTING TO IT. You know? Well I’m so glad I finally ‘got to it’ because they turned out amazing! Here’s where I started with my wooden half bowls. You can get wooden bowls at yard sales, thrift ... [ Read More ]

3D Wooden Geometric Art

November 21, 2016 by Bethany Sy

Awhile back, I participated in a challenge with a group of other ‘buildy bloggers’ to make something out of ONE BOARD (dimensions 1x8x8’). That post may be more than a year old, but it’s still going strong! We love seeing you guys tackling projects and using our tutorials! P.S… it seems like a lifetime ago that Cypress was that small. *This post contains affiliate links* We often get questions ... [ Read More ]

Twin Toddler Girls’ Room Reveal

August 25, 2016 by Bethany Sy

With all this unexpected time on my hands, I was cruising my own blog the other day, looking for a certain project I was referencing from The Twins’ Big Girl Room, when I realized that despite sharing dozens of tutorials that make up their room makeover, I never did an actual room reveal… with project links and sources all in one place! So since I’m a little under the weather and don’t have a new ... [ Read More ]

Portable Kids Coloring Activity Tablet

March 11, 2016 by Bethany Sy

Having 3 littles, I’m always trying to think of ways to keep them busy and keep their minds working. I know it’s not my job to entertain them (and they do play independently really well, especially since I implemented this), but there are times where when we’re not at home and I need them to behave themselves and have an activity … like the waiting room at the Dr’s office, or at church, or in the ... [ Read More ]

Looking back at 2015

December 30, 2015 by Bethany Sy

My people. My dear DEAR people. Did you survive the holidays? Do you have even more family Christmas gatherings to attend? I feel that it would be in my best interest (and everyone elses?) to take a 2-day nap, followed by stripping the house of all Christmas décor, and finding a ‘home’ for every single new item acquired over the holidays. THE CLUTTER. It’s taking over my life. And my marriage. ... [ Read More ]

Children’s Chairs {Land of Nod Knock-Off}

November 13, 2015 by Bethany Sy

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 ]

Butterfly Silhouette Clock

October 30, 2015 by Bethany Sy

A couple weeks ago, I shared this little corner of the twins’ room that I added some ledge shelves and this children’s Murphy desk that seemed to be a huge hit! Several of you even said you were inspired to build an adult-height version. I’ve been thinking about adding one as a ‘standing desk’ for myself in the studio... we’ll see. Anyway, when I shared this reveal, I promised to eventually ... [ Read More ]

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