Category: DIY

Modern console table makeover

There once was a low console table that lived in the front hall of my mom’s house. It had a woollen hat and mittens on the drawers and three kids sledding across the top along with a few whimsical snowdrifts. It became one of… Continue Reading “Modern console table makeover”

That Holiday Wreath Everybody Has? It’s Totally Easy to DIY

There’s a popular joke on Pinterest about why someone would buy something for $17 when they can make it themselves for $148 worth of craft supplies. Ha ha, yes, let’s all poke fun of the crazy-eyed girl with the bins full of fabric and… Continue Reading “That Holiday Wreath Everybody Has? It’s Totally Easy to DIY”

DIY pedestal photo frames

Whenever I’m in the frame aisle of a store, I turn into one of those fist-shaking seniors who complain about the high prices. Thirty dollars for that?! Frames used to be reasonably priced back in my day! But wait, let me put my cane… Continue Reading “DIY pedestal photo frames”

Easy stenciled holiday sign

The plan was to make a vintage sign with faded letters but without multiple coats of paint and stain and distressing. Because this is a really busy time of year, am I right?

Current obsession: our DIY kitchen stools

I’m starting to figure out that for each season of parenthood, there is a piece of furniture you will toss and later regret. When our son was a baby, we scrapped our glass (potentially deadly) coffee table. When he turned one, we realized we… Continue Reading “Current obsession: our DIY kitchen stools”