Category: DIY

How to replace a light fixture

For the five years we’ve lived here, several of the light switches haven’t worked. In our daughter’s room, for example, we had to tie a long strip of tulle to the chain on her ceiling fan so she could turn her light on and… Continue Reading “How to replace a light fixture”

The 90-minute (totally free) bedroom makeover

If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve seen sneak peeks of what we’ve been working on in C’s room. Her room hadn’t really been changed since before she was born (with the exception of the rainbow bed and the amazing nightstands) so it was… Continue Reading “The 90-minute (totally free) bedroom makeover”

The massive mirror makeover

 I’ve gotten some amazing pieces off the curb — free for the taking — like two dining chairs and a coffee table. The other day my friend scored a gorgeous solid wood end table. You never know what you’re going to see there, just… Continue Reading “The massive mirror makeover”

DIY farmhouse dining table

After finally getting the courage to sand down our orange-y maple tabletop in the summer, I realized it wasn’t quite right. The pale wood showed every streak of marker (thanks, kids) and it started feeling a little . . . undone.  When I really… Continue Reading “DIY farmhouse dining table”

Easy DIY gift: woodburn a quote

Now that Christmas is behind us, I can start showing some of the handmade gifts I gave this year. Fun!   I found this cute phrase on Pinterest and decided it was perfect for my sister’s tea-loving Brit boyfriend. I even loved the font,… Continue Reading “Easy DIY gift: woodburn a quote”