I did not feel the "nesting" bug that you hear women get while they're pregnant. Until we found out we're having a girl. Ever since then, I've been ITCHING to get started on our ... Read more >>>
Indoor Projects
Cross Gallery Wall
One thing I've been dying to try in or out of my house is a gallery wall. There's just something about an asymmetrical, but not haphazard, collection of frames, crosses, plates or ... Read more >>>
It’s A…Baby!
Brandon and I overjoyed that we will be welcoming our first child into the world this fall! And the best part? It's a girl! And of course that means between now and then, ... Read more >>>
DIY Tray for Shoes and Boots
For a while now I've been wanting a place to keep shoes near our front door. Partly inspired by magazines and catalogs that feature pretty boots in cute trays. But also inspired by ... Read more >>>
Upcycling A Table Into A Bench
The project in this month's webisode is something I've wanted for a long time! I always thought my bedroom was too small for a bench at the foot of the bed. But after my husband ... Watch video >>>
How to Build a Wooden Step Stool
It's March! And still chilly in many parts of the country, unfortunately. I'm ready for spring already! But this month's project is something that can be tackled inside, rain or ... Watch video >>>
Final Window Trim Roundup
Believe it or not, it has taken me close to a month to complete my window trim from start to finish. No, it shouldn't have taken that long. But sometimes I enjoy sitting on my ... Read more >>>
Featured on Today’s Homeowner: Efficient Kitchen
As many of you may be aware, part of my full-time job is co-hosting the Today's Homeowner TV show. It's great to be able to meet new people every week or so when we're taping a new ... Read more >>>
Putting the Molding to Bed
How to Cut Bed Molding and Crown Molding I left off my last post on adding trim to my windows saying I'd be back with a more detailed post on cutting bed molding (or crown ... Read more >>>