Outdoor Bench (perfect for Amazon deliveries)
Using free building plans from Jen Woodhouse, I was able to DIY an outdoor storage bench perfect for hiding Amazon deliveries. Have you seen Jen Woodhouse’s outdoor storage bench? It’s gorgeous (of course) and a necessity (I feel) for anyone and everyone that receives packages in the mail. And who doesn’t? Every company on the […]
DIY Nesting Tables – My ReStore Build
Nesting tables seem to be a rarity at thrift stores and garage sales? I don’t know that I’ve ever seen an old set available for refinishing? My search began because I found this picture on BirchLane.com I love the detailing in the ironwork, but at $230 US (down from $420), they are a tad out […]
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 […]
Great Gift Idea – DIY Folding Lap Desk / Breakfast Tray
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 […]
DIY Christmas Tree Shelf
Have you seen this gorgeous DIY Christmas tree shelf by Jaime at That’s My Letter? I’d saved the pin from last year with the plans of building my own this year – and I finally did! I cheated a bit by using scrap wood to build mine – which totally works if you plan on […]