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…
Tag: DIY
How to Layer Stain Like a Pro
Learn how to give new wood a beautiful naturally aged look with the stain layering technique An easy DIY method for using stain to achieve an old look. The goal here was to make this wood look aged and previously loved. In this case, a since shade of stain wasn’t gonna cut it. I decided on…
Spring Gnome Inspiration from Etsy
Browse a collection of adorable SPRING GNOMES from Etsy. I didn’t realize how difficult it is to find actual DIY tutorials for these cute little creations until I went on the hunt. Clicking on these images and links will redirect you to an Etsy shop. Even still, I hope this collection leaves you inspired and…
DIY Rusted Hardware
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…
How to Make A DIY Succulent Planter
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…
Incorporating Vintage Elements into Your Spring Decor
I am a sucker for all things vintage. It is my jam. I see rust or chippy paint and my heart really does flutter and to answer your question, no I don’t think it’s going anywhere in the decor world. In my Pinterest searching, I found myself lingering toward inspiration that included natural grasses, flowers,…
Dollar Tree Bowl Filler
I love using simple items and bringing them together to create a unique piece of decor for my home. Today’s project does just that. After a recent trip to my local Dollar Tree I came home with some floral moss, a bag of river rocks and wood slices. Instead of just simply throwing everything in…
DIY Vent Hood Cover from Scrap Wood
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…
A Fresh Farmhouse Tablescape
Tablescapes are becoming one of my very favorite things to create in my home. I really like for them to non-traditional in a way. Like most of my decor, I enjoy shopping my own home for items that I can bring together for a cohesive look or theme without going out and buying a bunch…
Rustic Farmhouse Kitchen Makeover
If you would have told me a year ago that I would be sharing images of my newly updated dream kitchen I would have lol’d…BIG TIME! We were no where near buying our forever home, in fact, we were renting and banking on buying that place! But God…GOD had different plans for our family. I…