Are you ready for Thanksgiving? I’m not, but I’m looking forward to it! Here are some ideas that might help you get prepared. 1. Get your guest room ready for visitors by making this stylish upholstered headboard. 2. If you’re willing to part with your pie, make these printable to-go pie boxes. 3. Make your […]
DIY Circle Hair Holder
One of the side effects of being a DIY blogger is that I’m always looking for ideas for new projects. So I try to stay on top of trends, and one I came across recently that seems like it would be perfect for the holiday season is circle barrettes. Simple and elegant, it turns out […]
My DIY Kitchen Makeover
It used to be, whenever we spent time in our kitchen, we just tried to ignore how unattractive it was. That’s because it looked like this: But not anymore. The makeover is totally complete! And it’s a wonder what a difference it makes to how much we enjoy the space. When your stove doesn’t look […]
Rock Crystal Art
This summer when we visited my sister Andrea in Seattle, she took us to the Punk Rock Flea Market, held in a former post office. The place was crammed with booths where people were selling art, vintage clothes, records, comics, t-shirts, etc. You name it, somebody was probably selling it. But my favorite booth by far […]
Chalk Markers and Chalkboard Pots
Have you ever seen a beautiful chalkboard in a restaurant or cafe, featuring detailed lettering and illustrations of the food, and wondered how they get such precise and saturated designs? Any time I’ve tried to do a drawing with chalk, it looks like it was done by a child. Which is partially a problem of artistic […]
Links I Like
1. I adore this glow-in-the-dark moon bag, for Halloween and beyond. 2. Now that the temperatures are dropping, it’s a good time to knit this cozy hat. 3. If a hat isn’t your style, how about this gorgeous cowl? 4. As I’ve noted, plaid feels like fall, so this buffalo plaid table is the perfect decor update. 5. This […]
My Kitchen Makeover Featuring Live-Edge Floating Shelves
Update! If you’re looking for a tutorial on how to install live-edge floating shelves, I put together a detailed one using the wood left over from these shelves: How to Hang Floating Solid Wood Shelves. I also made a live-edge bench with another piece of the same wood! A few days ago we finished a major […]
Links I Like
1. These cork office organizers will have your desk looking better in no time flat. 2. This log slice plant stand is a fun re-use project. 3. Class up your Halloween decorations with this pretty floral pumpkin. 4. Treat the bearded people in your life to some beard oil (or try my beard balm recipe). 5. I love […]
Major Kitchen Progress
After weeks of work, a lot of frustration, and many buckets of paint, the kitchen cabinets are finished! We took them from this splotchy, dark stain: to this: And from this: to this: Light and bright and a thousand times better, so we’re done, right? Well, not if you look around a bit. The wall where […]