It's finally happening. I am so excited to kiss the brown, boring kitchen good-bye and say hello to light and bright. I have a lot to do and I am so excited. So begins this kitchen remodel on a budget... Here is my kitchen now: Let's talk pros and cons: Pros: layout, lots of cabinets, solid counter-tops, and my live edge table. Cons: Low lighting, loud/broken appliances, broken faucet, backsplash is the same as the floor tile (who does that?). And perhaps the most painful of all it's … [Read more...]
Laundry Room Remodel Progress
I'm almost done with the laundry room remodel. Remember this laundry room? Just a lot of bla going on in there. A lot has happened since I first started the process. Laundry room remodel beginnings. I took down the shelf: Installed upper cabinets, built floating shelves, & added penny tile: Painted the existing brown cabinet white (before pic): Started to create a make shift mud room area: And here's what it looks like currently: I only have a few things left to do … [Read more...]
How To Decorate a Bookshelf
Okay people, I just haven't said enough about my beloved bookshelf. This project took me like 74 years but turned out amazing. Building was a long process so by the time I began putting books on the shelves I just just ready for it to be over! It kinda looked like Einstein's bookshelves, jam-packed and disorganized. Which isn't that bad considering it meant I actual had something in common with him. After staring at the blessed shelves for far too long my friend Amy (who was in this video) came … [Read more...]
Flashback! Ana White Console Table
I have a huge file of unblogged projects including this old Ana White console table. A few of the build for the indoor tree house like the stool and the book ledges are modified Ana White plans too. This console table was built in St. George three or four years ago. It's just a simple, use 2x4's, kind of plan. I painted it two-toned and enlarged the dimensions a bit to fit the room. It's fun to see how much I've learned since this project after a lot of trial and error. I still use this table in … [Read more...]
Build Your Own Computer Desk
Our kiddos begged and pleaded for a computer on Christmas. Santa is such a sucker sometimes. After the excitement of the new computer calmed down a little, I had to figure out where to put said computer. I wanted it out in the open (so I could monitor) but not take up too much space and not be a magnet for clutter. If you're trying to solve the small-space, clean, accessible option for your home computer hopefully this post will help you build your own computer desk too. I recently a finished … [Read more...]
Why I love Community Education Classes
Forget the weekend, Thursday nights are my hands-down favorite. Thursday is the night of my community education class WOODWORKING. By Wednesday I'm giddy thinking of my night class and by Thursday mountains are moved here so I never miss a class. Many people have asked how I learned how to work with wood and build things... here's my dusty little secret, adult community education classes! I'm a huge, huge fan and I think you should be too. And here's why: The teachers are pros at what they do … [Read more...]
Teen Bedroom Ideas — Total Makeover for less than $500
Thank you to many of you that commented on the teen bedroom reveal post with comments & questions! I'm realizing I need to better job helping you know where to find all the instructions and the details so you can gather some great teen bedroom ideas. But, before we jump into this, join my tribe on Facebook! We're just getting going and we'd love to have you on board... The ideas for this room really started flowing during my son's first middle school dance. B.o. and cologne wafting … [Read more...]
Teen Boys Bedroom Reveal
Many hallelujahs being shouted around here! The boys bedroom is done and they love it. So I love it. The last time I redid a boys' room they were so little, and it was my first post ever! (moment of silence for kids growing up). This time around it was challenging to combine interests of an eight year old and a twelve year old with requests that were worlds apart. One wanted forest the other stars. One loves blue, the other green. Green people! Why is that color so hard for me to decorate with? … [Read more...]
Snowboard Storage Rack - $10 DIY
Snowboard Storage Rack -- D Add snowboarding to my list of loves. I crazy love being on the mountain! I taught snowboarding at Winter Park in Colorado and despite my disdain for being cold, snowstorms make me giddy. A season pass is the best remedy to any snow storm or cold winter. I'm jealous the east coast is getting pummeled with snow this year and we are so, so dry! Last year I built a DIY ski rack, this year I'm adding a simple $10 snowboard storage rack. It's not fancy, but it does the … [Read more...]