Easter Decor – HomeSense Wood Bunnies
I was asked recently where I drew my inspiration from, and I admit whole-heartedly that I am a plagiarist. I see an object/creation and I try to decide whether I can make my own version. Sometimes it’s from images on Pinterest, sometimes magazines and a lot of the time it’s HomeSense (HomeGoods is the US version […]
DIY Bird Feeder – $4 and 20 minutes to make
It seems every February I get the ‘feels’ for the poor birds. Last year I showed you how to make a super-simple bird house to help keep our feathered friends warm, this year I’m adding to my garden with this easy ($4) DIY bird feeder. DIY Bird Feeder Supplies: 1 x 6 cedar board at […]
50 of the Best Ikea Rast Hacks
Ikea carries a small dresser – just about the size of a large nightstand – called the Rast. It’s an insanely popular product on Pinterest for both the price ($35 US, $49 Cdn) and for the million-and-one ways people have “hacked” it (aka – changed it from boring to BLAM!) I have a craft room […]
Home Improvement: Upgrading to USB Receptacles
Upgrading my plugs to USB receptacles has been on my wish list for MONTHS – but I was too nervous to attempt any electrical work (you know my habit of “learning things the hard way”). Well, the girls got wireless headphones for Christmas, and Chloë recently bought her own iPod (yup, she saved up her […]
Build Your Own Monitor Stand
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
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, […]
DIY Wood iPhone Stand / Nightstand Valet
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 […]