Build Your Own Monitor Stand

DIY monitor stand, monitor stand, desk organization

I have to show you the little section of the house where I sit and blog: It’s a corner of my bedroom and yes, most days it looks like this (I’m embarrassed to admit). Part of my problem, besides stockpiling snacks everywhere, is paper. I have books, course manuals, receipts, and a million notes that […]

Bathroom Storage Tower

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Sorry I’ve been absent for a couple of days, but the projects I’ve been working on are of such awesomeness that I’m sure you’ll forgive me. This one I’m SO EXCITED about because it looks fantastic! Save for a few small giveaways, you’d probably never guess that my bathroom storage tower was a DIY job, […]

Throw Pillow Storage / DIY Rope Shelves

throw pillow storage

I’m so excited to show off today’s DIY throw pillow storage solution – mainly because it’s both pretty and functional – but ESPECIALLY because it’s so easy and what an impact! Remember this corner of my basement? I made up the paper art piece to try to fill a gap above our workout storage unit […]

DIY Wood iPhone Stand / Nightstand Valet

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I didn’t know what to call this – technically it’s a nightstand valet – but how many of you would look that up on Pinterest? Not many I’m guessing. It is actually an iPhone stand / iPhone charging station if that’s a better term – and it’s really easy to make, and you still have […]

DIY Tie Rack – Great Gift Idea!

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My husband is IMPOSSIBLE to buy for. No matter what I get him, how ingenious I think I am, how carefully I select the ‘perfect’ item – he returns it…. even if it’s something he’s asked for. The call of a better price or a different colour will always find him, receipt in hand, back […]

Super-Easy DIY Magazine Rack

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You’re going to love this one… no nails, no screws, no glue – just a few cuts and done! Check out my super-easy DIY magazine rack!   Super-easy DIY magazine rack 2 pieces 1/2″ plywood cut to 12″ by 21″  (30.5 x 53.3cm) marker/pencil speed square saw sander with sandpaper stain and varnish and/or paint […]

Great Gift Idea – DIY Folding Lap Desk / Breakfast Tray

Folding lap desk

As soon as I saw this image from Jen Woodhouse, I knew I wanted one. Better still, I knew it would make a GREAT gift idea – I mean, who doesn’t love the idea of staying warm and cozy in bed and eating a hot breakfast, or reading the paper, or working on the computer […]