Yup. That 12-pane window frame mirror that I just made weighs twenty-two pounds. We had to check to see how heavy the thing was to make sure it was installed properly. I definitely wouldn’t want that mirror falling on my pinky toe. Yowzers! So when we hung it up we made sure to choose hanger-thingies and wire specifically strong […Read More]
Beautiful DIY Nightstand
Sooooo I made some tables! Im pretty happy with these bad boys. Im turning into a regular Bob Vila…..Remember Bob Vila from this old house?? blah, I hated that show as a kid, never mind I dont want to be Bob….lol. I actually finished these a little while ago, but I started a new job […Read More]
DIY Herringbone Bed
I have been dyyyyying to write this post. Every little step of this process I have wanted to post about it. I have never ever worked with wood in my life. In fact, until 2 weeks ago, I had never even used a drill, EVER! I have never really DIYed anything in my life. I […Read More]
DIY: Patriotic Mason Jar Project
Here’s an easy, patriotic DIY project to dress up your 4th of July or Labor Day picnic tables! Labor Day is here and to celebrate, I’m headed out to several holiday get-togethers over the weekend. As a hostess gift for one of my friends, I thought I’d make her a festive centerpiece to dress up her home. I don’t know about you but […Read More]
Ikea Helmer Hack with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
Paint is one of the easiest way to transform a piece of furniture that just doesn’t fit into your decor. Back in October, I took an Ikea PS locker cabinet and gave it a more vintage-industrial vibe with Krylon’s chalkboard paint, craft paint and Annie Sloan’s dark wax. I’ll put the link to the tutorial for […Read More]
Vintage Yardstick Tray
First of all, I’d like to send out a huge thank you to Rhoda of Southern Hospitality for sharing a tour of my home this morning! Sometimes I find something so inspiring in blogland, I feel like I need to make it the same day. Then, there are times that it takes me…oh, about a year. I’ve been […Read More]
DIY Window Frame Turned Mirror Project
Oh,you’re still here? Phew. I’ve been so busy this week! I haven’t had time to share a few projects that I’ve been working on. {Side Note: I finished up my photography course a few weeks ago and then signed up for a summer photography workshop. I absolutely love it. The teacher is awesome and I’ve […Read More]
Before and After: An Old Window Turns Into Something Cute
So I mentioned a couple of days ago that we had an old window from our basement laundry room. Since old windows are another one of my mini obsessions, I knew I would keep it and turn it into something cute. SEE ALSO: DIY Tutorial: Anthropologie Aliso Lamp Ensemble Knockoff Vintage Window Makeover DIY Vintage […Read More]