Today I'm sharing an easy and inexpensive shelf solution. I bought these metal brackets from Ikea (they were only $10/pair!) but I didn't want the EKBY shelf that is made for it. It was $35 and it was a sleek white finish. Nice, but not the look I was going for. So I decided to distress some wood boards and make my own shelf to go with … [Read more...]
DIY summer wood sign
I saw an adorable pillow with this cute message on it and it stuck in my head. I'm not a great seamstress but I thought it would look so sweet on a wood sign. I'm sharing the DIY details with you and also offering finished signs in my Etsy shop if you're not in the DIY mood. I love wood signs with a message - and they're a great way to … [Read more...]
how to revise a bookshelf with distressed wood
When I write a post and do a project I like to share what I’ve done in the hopes of empowering or inspiring others to try a similar project. Or to look at things differently and try to create something that’s purposeful and/or meaningful. Hopefully you’ll see that in this project. You may not need or want to do this exact DIY, but I hope … [Read more...]
DIY hook rack
Summer is here and I love having the kids home, the slower pace and lack of routine. But having the kids home and the nonchalant summer days come with a lot of extra mess. And the mess that has been killing me lately are all the towels, clothes and bating suits that somehow keep congregating on the kids’ bathroom floor. We need a place … [Read more...]
multi-purpose rolling cart | fun, collaborative DIY
Have you ever got to work with a friend? The last time I worked with a friend was during my summers in college. My very long-time friend {let’s call her Audra} and I worked as waitresses in a nice, local restaurant. Anytime we worked together, we laughed and were very silly. We laughed and were very silly even when we weren’t working … [Read more...]
