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Make a Butcher Block Coffee Table
I’m really excited to finally share this project, because I’ve been working on it bit by bit for weeks! This is my butcher bock coffee table…weeeeee! I wanted to make a coffee table to replace the...
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Shop Here: An Afternoon at Second Chance in Baltimore, MD
We recently had the opportunity to check out Second Chance in Baltimore, MD. It’s a huge 200,000 square foot warehouse full of salvaged finds—well worth the trip! Second Chance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit...
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Make the Easiest & Softest Baby Blanket
My sweet friend Caroline is expecting her second little girl in a few weeks, so I decided to try my hand at my first baby-themed sewing project! This project is so incredibly special to me because I...
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Inspiration: Ikea Hemnes Line Furniture Makeovers
Cover photos left to right c/o California Callahans // Twin Stripe // Windgate Lane Remember the inspiration post I did on Ikea Kallax and Expedit furniture makeovers? Well I’m back today with a post...
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Make Cheap and Effective Soft Scrub Cleaner
Left cover photo c/o Todd Baker Sure, most people don’t get excited about cleaning supplies. But I think you’re going to get excited about this one. It’s a cheap and effective homemade soft scrub...
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Small-Space Living: Kitchen DIYs & Tricks
Today I’m sharing some of my favorite small-space kitchen solutions. We spend so much time in kitchens, even if we aren’t great cooks (like me). But it’s easy for kitchens to get cluttered, especially...
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Make State-Themed String Art
I’ve been waiting to post this fun project for a while, but I had to be patient because it was a housewarming present for my brother-in-law, John, and his fiance, Lori. I started it in late November...
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How to Read a Sewing Pattern
The pattern in this post is McCall’s M6886. Buy it in size A5 (6-8-10-12-14) or size E5 (14-16-18-20-22). When I first started learning to sew, I put off learning how to read a sewing pattern for a...
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How to Strip and Finish Branches for Decor
I’m back from vacation But I am really excited to get back to my projects list. Consider this post an appetizer for a post I have coming up later this week on how to make a REAL cat tree! I was...
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Make a Real DIY Cat Tree!
Making a real cat tree is one of those projects that’s been bubbling up on my dream project wish list for a while. And I have so say, I am ecstatic with the finished tree! But I’m getting ahead of...
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Make Homemade Chalk Paint
I’m a big fan of chalk paint because it’s an easy way to paint furniture and other home decor pieces without dealing with the hassle of sanding and priming. This is especially important for those of us...
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Make a Magnetic Ironing Pad
I got the idea to make a magnetic ironing pad when I was researching small-space bathroom solutions. I found a few lovely ones online, including this one for only 8 bucks. But guess what? I already had...
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Make a Sleek Raised Pet Feeder
I’ve really been on a kick with projects for my cats (did you see my DIY cat tree using real tree branches?!), and I have another to add to that list today: a raised feeder for their food bowls! I’m...
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Small-Space Living: Repurposed Closets!
Cover photo: House and Garden UK // Baby Mine // Apartment Therapy When you live in a small space, you don’t always have the luxury of using every room for a different purpose. Guest rooms can double...
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$10 Tables Makeover With Americana Decor Metallics
This post is sponsored by DecoArt. I only work with brands I know, use, and love, so you can trust that the information I share is reliable. If you’ve ever checked out any of my past furniture...
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Make a Cute Little Succulent Terrarium
Let’s talk about succulents–the cure to both my black thumb and my @sshole baby cat Henry. They’re the cure to my black thumb because they are super easy to care for and super hard to kill (although...
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My Failed Pallet Planter
This is my first and likely my last pallet project. Yes, you heard that right. And it’s not because this project was a complete failure. No–I had that first sentence written before my planter fell...
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Inspiration: Concrete DIYs and Home Decor
I’ve been crazy about concrete lately, whether it’s DIY projects I want to add to my to-do list or simply admiring concrete home decor elements. Concrete is a super affordable and durable material that...
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Trunk Makeover With Americana Decor Satin Enamels
This post is sponsored by DecoArt. I only work with brands I know, use, and love, so you can trust that the information I’m sharing about Americana Decor Satin Enamels is reliable. Did you catch my...
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How to Build a Vertical Balcony Garden
Let’s talk about balcony gardens. No yard? No problem! You can make it work as long as you have enough sun! But how will you have space for an herb garden and veggie containers when you already have a...
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