The list of things I want to try to DIY is long, and I have always wanted to make my own stain. Now there are plenty of methods out there for making stain and I am sharing how I have decided to make my own. It’s chemical free and all the ingredients can almost exlusively…
Making Spring decor using these skinny spindles from the shop just may be my new obsession! Not only was thi project easy, but also, the end result turned out absolutely amazing! What you will need: Spindles Miter Saw Green floral stems hot clue orange paint small paint brush twine and/or raffia The process started out fairly simple. I…
With Spring on the horizon, my mind is starting to drift to freshening up my outdoor spaces. Since moving to our new homestead we have put all of our attention and energy into cleaning up the outdoor spaces but I am ready to start thinking of all things pretty. I have never really given much…
Recently we just wrapped up a big DIY project where we created an island using an old thrifted dresser. From the very start I knew I wanted an authentic, chippy, aged finish. If you talk to all the “decor styling experts” they may tell you that the farmhouse trends are on thier way out. and…
Sooo, as most of you may already know we have been steadily working on converting an old dresser into a kitchen island. My number one goal out of this entire conversion process has been working toward capturing an old, just pulled out of a barn feel. I don’t know if that makes any sense to…
I have been working on our island conversion for a few weeks now and I am finally gettting to the final touches on everything I wanted the piece to look authentically old, that was my main goal. I bought new apothecary hardware from Amazon and absolutely LOVED the design. What I didn’t love was how…
Succulents are making a huge statement in modern farmhouse décor right now! What I love the most about this DIY Succulent Planter is it takes a modern trend and puts a rustic spin on it! Not only is this little succulent cute but it was so so fun to make. With a couple thrifty finds and…
This idea blossomed when we decided to update our dark and dreary kitchen to an authentic farmhouse kitchen, which you can rad about HERE. I had always wanted a vent hood cover and since this is our forever home, I decided it was time to take the plunge.…except for one small problem. We had an…
I love making my own beautiful decor. This lantern is one of those projects that is so simple and looks like it came right from the store. I assembled using the PRECUT PROJECT KIT from R+R Supply that can be purchased HERE but it could be easily assembled using some simple wood cuts. I have…
I have never really decorated for Valentine’s Day but I am really enjoying just a sprinkle of love here and there mingled with my decor. And after seeing plenty of Valentine’s Day trays decked out in bright reds and pinks I decided I wanted to tone things down a bit and bring some of my…