*This post is sponsored by Rust-Oleum. Working with wood nearly every day you develop a fondness and appreciation for the beauty that was grown straight out of the earth. Building furniture and creating other projects out of wood has me wanting to relish in the simplicity of its grain and organic nature. I’ve teamed up… Read more
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DIY Wood Menus
It’s no secret I love using any kind of wood whenever and wherever I can tuck it into decor so when I volunteered to help with my friend’s wedding reception I immediately knew we had to incorporate wood into the menus. I’ve been seeing wood menus and wood check holders at restaurants for awhile now… Read more
A Perfect Match: Dewalt Drill, Driver and Makita Bits
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Pairing the Dewalt 20 Volt MAX Lithium Ion cordless drill and impact driver with Makita Impact Gold #2 phillips 2″ power bits and you have a perfect match. I gave these new tools a warm welcome to the workshop and put them right to work drilling and driving… Read more
Simple Storage Mirror
This post about a simple storage mirror is sponsored by Kreg Tool / Build Something. A place for everything and everything in its place. This simple storage mirror is dual purpose: it’s the perfect solution for containing that everyday clutter and includes a mirror for getting a good look of that pretty face. With Mother’s… Read more
DIY Desktop Tray
Everyone needs a little dresser organization so why not make the cutest DIY desktop tray for all your friends? These two brightly painted beauties were gifts for my daughter’s friends since I’ve given up on searching for gift ideas for tweens. It’s a great solution for organizing all those little bits and bobs that seem… Read more
DIY Wood Lantern Centerpieces
If I had the chance to get married again, to the same man of course, I would definitely be making these wood lantern centerpieces for my wedding. This is a very simple DIY project perfect for any skill level. Make a huge impact with little effort using my favorite material: wood. Make your own wedding… Read more
Artificial Trees For the Win
Looking to make a big impact at your next event? Artificial trees are not only great for Christmas but are also a beautiful and large option for year round greenery and that’s a win in my book. Make a huge impact with artificial Christmas trees when thinking about decor for your next event. Bonus these… Read more
Hackzall Around the House
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Ready to tackle that never ending list of chores around the house? Armed with this cutie Milwaukee Hackzall reciprocating saw you’ll be crossing of that to-do list in no time. Just watch how I made quick work of fallen tree limbs and furniture demolition using the cordless… Read more
Poured Paint Table Top
*This post is sponsored by DecoArt. Pouring paint to create an image feels like letting the wind take your sails, it’s liberating and relieves you of complete control. If you never done a poured paint project I highly suggest giving it a try, the magic will not disappoint. I made this poured paint table top… Read more
DIY Exterior Cedar Planters
This post about exterior cedar planters is sponsored by The Home Depot. Cedar wood has my heart. The smell, the grain and even the texture gives me the feeling of a warm, cozy blanket. These exterior cedar planters I built for a friend’s wedding reception were meant to evoke that yummy feeling at the entry… Read more
Barn Door Window Coverings with Simpson Strong-Tie Hardware
*This post is sponsored by Simpson Strong-Tie. Still going strong with the barn door aesthetic and given that our home is an antique farmhouse from 1740 I think it’s safe to include a little barn door here and there. These barn door window coverings are the perfect solution for my girls shared bedroom. Simple construction… Read more
DIY Scroll Saw Floral Wreath Tutorial
Scroll saw meet the Spring wreath. A departure from the classic Spring wreath I took my love for scrolling and made a grouping of flowers and greenery for this fresh DIY scroll saw floral wreath. A DIY tutorial to create a floral wreath using a scroll saw. Use wood, MDF and a scroll saw to… Read more