Category: Woodworking

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”

DIY photo ledges for just $15

Filling up these photo ledges was SO much fun, and I can change them as often as I want without worrying about more holes in the wall.

DIY stage backdrop for our little performer

Now, a good blogger would refrain from posting photos until AFTER Christmas so they could stage it nicely with their child.  But (I’m impatient) I couldn’t wait to show you this easy-to-build DIY stage backdrop, in case you’re still thinking about making a handmade… Continue Reading “DIY stage backdrop for our little performer”

DIY upgrade for outdoor house numbers

It’s funny how you can live with so many small details about your house just because they aren’t offensive to the eye, and then suddenly you can’t stand them anymore. I was never crazy about the black and white plastic plaque hanging on the… Continue Reading “DIY upgrade for outdoor house numbers”