The universe aligned for this spontaneous project. I almost always ask my husband to take the garbage to the dumpster. This past Saturday, he was sleeping off… Read more “One Person’s Trash…”
Obsessed with Distressed
In my opinion, a project is not finished without at least slight distressing. I’m not saying everyone would agree with me on this but as a warning… Read more “Obsessed with Distressed”
My DIY Wedding
Ok, so the title for this one is a bit misleading as I didn’t do everything myself. I actually have the best friends and family and everyone… Read more “My DIY Wedding”
Barn Beam Inspired Fireplace
THIS, this is my biggest project to date, and my first project to kick off 2017!! I have been so excited to finish this, I’ve worked tirelessly (but… Read more “Barn Beam Inspired Fireplace”
Meet your master: Introducing the Kreg Jig
One of the first tools I bought when I started building was this little Kreg Jig. This is completely necessary when building furniture – it enables you… Read more “Meet your master: Introducing the Kreg Jig”
Don’t throw out your Grandmother’s wallpaper
Do you know how hard it is to find wall paper these days? The wall paper sold now is nothing like the wall paper I remember seeing… Read more “Don’t throw out your Grandmother’s wallpaper”
DIY Wood Plank Sign
I’m really excited about this piece … it’s my first piece since I have started the blog so I have managed to document it in anticipation that… Read more “DIY Wood Plank Sign”
Need it, Want it, Build it.
I blame Pinterest for my incredible list of wants and needs (okay, they are mostly wants that I convince myself I “NEED”). Pinterest makes we want for… Read more “Need it, Want it, Build it.”
Finishing Touches
So if you get past the building stage, that’s fantastic. Now what? There are so many options when it comes to finishing a project. How to get… Read more “Finishing Touches”
Tools, tools, tools
Okay, so when I began this journey, I knew tools like my fiancé knows cosmetics…mascara goes where? I soon learned all about tools and even began using… Read more “Tools, tools, tools”
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