September is here which means commence Fall decorating and what could be more fun than a wooden rustic wheelbarrow? Even better you can learn to make a rustic wheelbarrow at the upcoming Do-It-Herself free workshop at The Home Depot! To sign up for this workshop click here and enter your zip code for the… Read more
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DIY Recycling Tower
This post about a recycling tower is sponsored by Ryobi Tools. Recycling has never looked so good! Friends I’m so excited to share with you our new recycling tower with the perfect spot for recycling bins. And bonus additional storage shelves above to make use of that vertical space. A DIY tutorial to build a… Read more
Clay Skull Place Cards
We’re getting ready for a sugar skull Halloween party so I came up with these clay skull place cards: I’m sharing all the details over at Brittany’s blog Pretty Handy Girl. It’s a easy craft even the kids could manage. I attached the clay skulls to black goblets and after the party they become key… Read more
DIY Cedar Name Plaque
Scrap wood lovers I’m over at Lolly Jane sharing this easy diy cedar name plaque: I whipped these up for my niece and new nephew recently using cedar scrap wood and acrylic paint. And scrap wood will do and you could even use vinyl lettering if you have one of those fancy vinyl cutting machines…. Read more
How to Build a Round Coffee Table
Sometimes when you add a piece of furniture it changes your whole perspective on a room. This round coffee table did just that for my living room and I bet it might have the same effect for your space too! I’ve teamed up with the beautiful folks at Simpson Strong-Tie® to bring you this round… Read more
Half Square Triangle Quilt
We have a new baby nephew in our family and I love to make scrap busting quilts for new little ones. Today I’m spilling the details on this half square triangle quilt I just shipped off to him in Arizonia. It makes a great floor mat for little ones and later on a lightweight bed… Read more
Back to School: Apple Wood Tray
Hooray it’s the most wonderful time of the year (and I’m not talking about Christmas)! Back to school means schedules and routine and sanity in our house and this Mommy really loves that. I also love to give the teachers a little ‘back to school’ gift so today I’m sharing these easy apple wood trays… Read more
Beautiful Backyard Blogger Series
Welcome to our backyard! It’s been awhile since I shared much about our outdoor space so when my friend Stefanie from Brooklyn Limestone asked if I wanted to take part in her Beautiful Backyard Blogger Series it was a no brainer to say yes! A beautiful backyard tour of our colonial home. Let’s take it… Read more
Habitat for Humanity Reveal
Those wonderful people pictured above are all bloggers who, under the guidance of Charlotte from Ciburbanity, teamed up to furnish a Habitat for Humanity house and I’m so honored to have been part of that team! (Unfortunately I wasn’t able to attend the installation day which is why I’m not in the picture 🙁 but there… Read more
DIY Cedar Underbed Storage
Popping in with a quick and easy project for diy cedar underbed storage bins. While the concept of underbed storage is definitely not new I decided to make it even better and used cedar boards for this project. Beautiful and smells divine! All the details including step by step instructions are at Brittany’s blog Pretty… Read more
DIY Wood Cake Slices
Looking for a clever and crafty gift idea using scrap wood? I’ve got an easy project making these diy wood cake slices, so easy in fact you’ll want to make a whole cake full! (copper and wood cake stand source here) I first shared the wood cake slices on Instagram back in January (be sure… Read more
Poolside Storage Unit
Using crates for storage isn’t a new concept but I’m taking them poolside with this storage unit. A great family solution for towels and toys. The kids know exactly where to find googles and small toys. And towels are at the ready when they emerge from the pool. Plus mom doesn’t have to run around… Read more