DIY side table / small bookshelf

DIY side table, DIY bookshelf, small bookshelf, narrow side table, mid century modern furniture, easy build, DIY nursery decor, home office storage

As you may (or may not) know, I am a guest contributor over on the amazing, incredible, brilliant blog House of Wood.  Over the past few months, I have shared a few builds that you would not have seen on 100Things2Do like a super-sized shoe rack, a DIY upholstered ottoman, and this week’s awesome DIY; […]

DIY Makeup Caddy

DIY makeup caddy, DIY makeup organizer, makeup organization, makeup storage

Is YouTube killing you? It’s killing me. My girls watch endless videos – everything from kids playing video games to makeup tutorials – and everything they see they want to try. We’ve caved and let them play MineCraft and Sims, and for Christmas all Madison asked for was makeup. (Don’t worry, this is for play, […]

DIY Tie Rack – Great Gift Idea!

DIY Tie Rack, gifts for him, tie rack, easy tie rack, DIY jewelry rack, DIY jewellery rack, necklace holder

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

DIY magazine rack, scrap wood magazine rack, super-easy magazine rack

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 […]

DIY Coat Rack

DIY coat rack, coat tree, coat stand, hat stand

Do you know what this is? Okay, that was a stupid question – the blog title clearly tells you what it is – but would have guessed a DIY coat stand just by the photo? I wouldn’t have, mainly because these bits and bobs of scrap wood don’t match – we have some 2×4’s in […]

DIY Mug Stand

Mug stand, Mug tree, mug rack, DIY cup stand, coffee cup holder, coffee mug tree, DIY gift idea, scrap wood project

As we close in on the Holidays, I like to post a few ideas that are easily created, very affordable and would make great gifts for just about anyone on your list – like this DIY mug stand. I’d seen a version of this on Shanty 2 Chic and thought “what a great idea!”  We […]