Modern Curtain Rod and Finial Tutorial

Tuesday, March 15, 2016 -
Easy to follow tutorial for making your own modern curtain rods and finals.

My plan is to stick with simple white walls in the new house, so I decided I need to introduce some color. I fell in love with the Sanela velvet curtains from Ikea in the color "dark turquoise". Our house has 9ft ceilings, so the fact that the Sanela panels comes in extra long lengths sealed the deal. 

With my curtains picked out, I started brainstorming ideas for modern looking curtain rods and finials that I could make myself. I've gotta say, I'm really happy with the simple, inexpensive design I came up with! Once again, I partnered with my friends at Rockler to show you how its done.

DIY Hourglass

Wednesday, March 2, 2016 -
Make your own DIY hourglass from supplies found at the craft store.

I've always had a love for hourglasses. My dream thrift store find would be an antique hourglass, but I'm not holding my breath till that day comes. In the meantime, I created my own DIY hourglass from a couple empty soap bottles and a few supplies from the craft store. 

14 DIY Kitchen Remodels to Inspire

Friday, February 26, 2016 -

First of all, I have to thank you all for the overwhelming response to my Stacked Cabinet Kitchen Reveal. You guys leave the nicest comments! Remodeling our new house has been a lot of work and its so nice to know my efforts are appreciated. 

With kitchen remodels on the brain, I've come across some pretty amazing makeovers by my fellow bloggers. If you are contemplating a DIY renovation, or you just like looking at amazing "before and after" pictures, scroll down. Check out these kitchen remodels and remember to give these awesome ladies their due and please pin from the original source. 

How to Install an Apron Sink in a Stock Cabinet

Friday, February 19, 2016 -
Learn how to modify a cabinet to accomidate an apron front sink

When we first started to plan the new kitchen design, one essential element I knew I wanted to include was an apron front sink. I also knew it was going to be a hard sell to my husband. He's not a big fan of the farmhouse style, and has openly expressed his dislike for apron sinks. 

I was planning more of a modern look for the kitchen, and when I showed my husband this stainless steel apron sink from Moen, he could see the vision and agreed. Success! We chose the STo faucet and a modern soap pump, and we were ready to get to work. 

Stacked Cabinet Kitchen Makeover

Friday, February 12, 2016 -
Gorgeous white kitchen with DIY stacked upper cabinets and stainless steel accents

Finally!!! I can show you part of my house remodel. We spent the largest amount of time and money on updating the kitchen, but I think it was worth all of it! The kitchen is the heart of the home right? And supposedly kitchens and bathrooms give the best return on investment. 

DIY Industrial Storage Cubbies

Tuesday, February 9, 2016 -

Our new house, like many houses, is full of stuff. Some good stuff, some junky stuff. Stuff that needs to find a home. Inspired by vintage metal locker systems I have seen, I decided to build a cubby storage system to hide all the crap we have laying around. 

Wood and Acrylic Bathroom Shelf

Thursday, January 28, 2016 -
How to build a DIY bathroom shelf from wood and acrylic sheets


I have been waiting impatiently to share my latest project with you guys! I have a group of some amazing DIY blogging buddies and we like to get together for monthly building challenges. Remember when I built my 3 leg table side table? That was my contribution to the One Board Challenge. 
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