Learn how to make simple but stylish concrete planters! A beautiful addition to your patio, centerpiece, or vignette!
DIY Outdoor Plant Holder
Learn how to create a beautiful outdoor plant holder as a centerpiece to your outdoor dinning table, or as decor on your deck! This easy little project will elevate your outdoor space and add charm. I wanted a way to frame all my stunning planters with their gorgeous marbling. And really, what better way to […]
Simple 1-Hour Kids Coloring Desk
*This project is sponsored by Kreg! Woop Woop! My daughter and I went through what must be a hundred different desk styles, and none of them would do. Apparently they were all too “busy”…she just wanted a simple desk she could draw and color on. She said she wanted a top and legs, and she […]
How to: Build An Easy (Super Sturdy) Workbench
It’s that time of the month again, when I partner with Kreg to bring you an awesome (and easy) build plan! Over this past summer I’ve built more things than ever before, I’ve upped my game and begun to hone my craftmanship skills. Which got me thinking; maybe it’s time for a workshop that works as […]
Garbage Can Privacy Screen
*This post is awesomely sponsored by Kreg Jig (thanks guys!). All opinions expressed (and of course this project), is my own. I HATE ugly exposed trash cans and recycling bins, so I’m pretty thrilled with this project! This week you toured two of my favorite outdoor areas to lounge in my yard, but I have one more corner […]
Outdoor Furniture Build Plans
Every time I don a power tool, I swear I feel like a superhero. It’s like an invisible cape starts flying in the wind, and I feel invincible. 😀 I know, I’m a total nut… But when you love beautiful things like I do, and can’t bring yourself to spend an arm and a leg on […]
Vertical Hanging Kitchen Garden
I can’t believe we had half a foot of snow on our deck just a couple weeks ago. What kind of bad April fools joke was that? I’ve been itching for Spring for what feels like forever, so when the snow put the kibosh on my grand gardening (and building!) plans, I was determined not to let it […]
DIY Phone Charging Station From Scrap
A simple and sleek little phone charging station from Restoration Hardware caught my eye while stalking my local RH store. It’s like walking into a candy store, well…if the candy was laced with gold. I have yet to be able to afford anything there, because even something as small as this lovely phone charger costs $79. It’s […]
DIY Picture Frame Ledge
The moment I saw my new couch in this space I immediately knew that a beautiful Pottery-Barn-like picture frame ledge would be gorgeous above it and make the whole space! Needless to say my enthusiasm quickly hit a wall when I could not find the much coveted picture frame ledge of my dreams in a reasonable price. […]
DIY Corbel Shelves
I love making custom shelves and organizational racks! It effectively increases the storage of any cabinet, room, or closet, and makes organization a cinch! You can easily and inexpensively make your own shelves and storage racks with one simple (and really cool) hack. Corbels with existing key hole fittings. It makes this DIY a breeze […]
