Make your own outdoor farmhouse patio table, perfect for summer entertaining and relaxing! Originally posted July 2017 • Updated March 2024 [post contains affiliate links, which means we make a small commission, at NO additional cost to you, if a…
Table Lamp Makeover With a DIY Antique Brass Finish
Easily add that timeless brass finish to your home decor without the hefty price tag. We’re sharing a table lamp makeover with a DIY antique brass finish. Originally posted February 2018 • Updated March 2024 [post contains affiliate links, which…
How to Build a Cinder Block Outdoor Bar with a Wooden Bar Top
Want an outdoor gathering place for family and friends? This DIY cinder block outdoor bar is such an easy project to assemble that you’ll be up and entertaining in no time! Originally posted July 2016 • Updated June 2023 Today…
An Engagement Story & Wedding Flower Preview
Shed hunting, or the act of combing the forest for deer antlers, is not my idea of a good time. When Brett and I first started dating, he’d ask me to go shed hunting with him and I’d say something…
DIY Embroidery Hoop Hanging Planter
Welcome to another edition of the Create With Me Challenge! This month, you voted on a DIY using an embroidery hoop and I need to be honest – my mind was absolutely blank. I’ve been wanting to try out a…
How to Make Wine Cork Placemats
Upcycle those wine corks into a fun DIY placement! Hello friends! We’re jumping over to Making in the Mountains today for a fun DIY project. It involves drinking wine. Are you intrigued? We’re sharing how to make wine cork placemats….
DIY Industrial Style Dollar Store Bin
All you need is some twine to add rustic charm to this DIY industrial style dollar store bin! This month for the Create With Me DIY Challenge, you voted for a dollar store item makeover. My goal was to create…
Guest Bathroom Industrial Reclaimed Wood Shelves
Sharing a wonderfully easy tutorial for making reclaimed industrial shelving that are just perfect for our guest bathroom. A few weeks ago, I was out hitting the garage sales with my parents and came across these black wire ‘shelves’ in…
DIY Entrance Pillars
Make a statement with these DIY entrance pillars. Prior to moving in, Brett had mentioned here and there about wanting a statement entrance – you know… pillars, posts, a gate, etc. – to our house. Since he usually doesn’t have…
Layering Stain for a DIY Farmhouse Side Table
Today we share our first experience with layering stain to make a DIY farmhouse side table. Farmhouse furniture is one of my favorite things to DIY. There is just something about the distressing, dark wood top and black hardware that…
DIY Spring Wreath
Sharing an easy and simple DIY spring wreath project! So I’m strolling through the aisles of Hobby Lobby a few weeks ago and just so happen to be there the week that all the flowers were 50 percent off. That my…
DIY Wooden Farmhouse Mason Jar Holder
When Brett’s out of town for work, I usually find myself scrambling for projects that don’t involve too many power tools. My repertoire includes the orbital sander and miter saw, so if I begin a project that requires anything other…
