It’s time again for the Swap It Like It’s Hot series where a bazillion bloggers swap thrift store finds and repurpose them into something a bit more functional and beautiful. Huge thank you to Charlotte at Ciburbanity for organizing this whole series! Larissa at Prodigal Pieces sent me a few fun finds and I ended up… Read more
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DIY 16 Drawer Dresser free plans
Sometimes more is better, more drawers that is! and this 16 drawer dresser fits the bill: Yes there are 16 individual drawers in this dresser – how fun is that? I originally made this dresser for my girls: hair supplies, make up, nail polish, basically all the small bits that clutter up their room but… Read more
DIY Pool Boy Sign
Stopping in super quick with the tutorial to make a pool boy sign. I shared this sign over on Instagram a few days back (definitely follow me there for sneak peeks and current projects) and thought I’d show you how I made to make one. It’s a bit of a gag gift for anyone… Read more
DIY Sand & Water Play Table
Summer is just around the corner and what’s more fun for little ones than sand and water? So I teamed up with Ana White again to bring you free plans for this simple and functional sand and water play table. A DIY tutorial to build a sand and water play table. Make the perfect play… Read more
DIY Modular Sofa & Ottoman free plans
The playroom, bonus room, kid’s space – whatever you want to call it – like many folks we have one and it’s an ever changing space that needs a comfortable seating solution. Enter the modular sofa, the answer to my prayers and then some! I designed this sofa to be easily reconfigured for many reasons… Read more
DIY Wooden Door Mat Virtual Party
It’s a party today and you don’t want to miss all the beautiful wooden door mat projects we are sharing! As part of The Home Depot DIY Workshop series 25 creative diy bloggers have come up with their own custom versions of the wooden door mat project being offered in stores this coming Saturday, March… Read more
DIY Play Table (24″ x 36″) with Storage Bins Free Plans
The play table has become a staple in most households with kids. And today I’m sharing this diy play table in a slightly petite size at 24″ x 36″. This version is a modification of Ana White’s play table here. I scaled the size down a bit and simplfied the building process using pocket hole… Read more
DIY Workshops 2016 at The Home Depot
Friends it’s annoucement day! I’m over the moon to share with you that I’ve teamed up with The Home Depot for another year of amazing DIY Workshops. If you follow me on Instagram you may have seen those beautiful cookies that arrived last week, be sure to keep following for more project sneak peeks! This… Read more
DIY Plastic Easter Egg Wreath
Spring is on the horizon and Easter is around the corner so I made this super easy scrap wood wreath with plastic eggs for the front door. You could make this wood wreath and fill it with anything but I thought plastic Easter eggs were fitting for this season. A DIY tutorial to make an… Read more
DIY Replica Vintage Shelving (free plans)
Vintage furniture lovers this post is for you because today I’m sharing plans to make this replica vintage shelving unit. It’s a rare day when I jump in a photo but truly this was one of the most fun builds and I just had to get in there for scale (and so you know I’m… Read more
DIY Nightstand with Pull-Out Ledge
My girls needed larger night tables for their shared bedroom. So I designed these DIY nightstands with a pull out ledge to fit the space between their beds. A DIY tutorial to build a nightstand with a pull-out ledge, drawer and open shelf below. Make your own nightstands using my plans. These are fully functional… Read more
DIY 2×4 Play Food
A special treat for you today, I’ve joined up with lots of other diy bloggers in the 2×4 challenge to create these fun play food treats! Gina at The Shabby Creek Cottage was kind enough to host this challenge, be sure to stop by her place for links to lots more 2×4 projects. You know I… Read more