DIY Outdoor Christmas Trees with Lights

Two outdoor Christmas trees built from 2x4s on the front porch.

These easy to build outdoor Christmas trees will add sparkle to your entry. Christmas is fast approaching! One of the things I look forward to each year is decorating the outside of our home. I love the magic of Christmas lights at night. After getting the lights on the house, we still needed some more … Read more

Super Simple DIY House Shaped Shelf

House shaped decor is very popular right now. If you love the house decor trend you will love this super simple wooden house shelf! The house shaped shelf is so cute and could be used for displaying toys in a little boys room, as a playhouse for small dolls for girls, as a plant shelf. … Read more

Easy Lap Desk with Storage

DIY lap desk with storage on a bed with an iPad and paper on it.

This easy to build DIY lap desk has a sliding top revealing storage compartments.  Today is the final day of the 3 easy to build DIY gifts with the Kreg Jig. It has been so much fun partnering with Kreg Tools and sharing quick gifts you can build. The homemade gift today is this incredible … Read more

Nightstand Valet Docking Station

Wood valet holding phone, watch and bluetooth earbuds while charging next to the bed.

Today is Day 2 of easy to make DIY gifts! In case you missed it, this week I am partnering with Kreg Tools to share 3 easy DIY wood gifts you can make in just an hour! I have already shared a DIY sliding letter board and today is this cool nightstand valet.  You may want … Read more

Easy DIY Sliding Letter Board

Table with sliding letter board hanging on the wall above it with a saying on it.

Make this gorgeous sliding letter board in just an hour for an easy wood gift. With Christmas around the corner, it is time to plan all those DIY gifts! DIY gifts are the best because it shows you really took the time to think about them. So this week I am partnering with Kreg Tools … Read more

DIY Spice Rack Ideas for an Organized Kitchen

Wall spice organizer with chalkboard back and 3 rows for lots of spice storage.

Organize your spices with these creative and easy DIY spice rack ideas. Having an organized kitchen is so important in saving time when cooking. Whether you love to cook or loathe it, finding things quickly will make it better. So let’s start with your spices! I have WAY too many spices, but I learned that … Read more

Wooden Toy Barn Build Plans

Angled view of the wooden toy barn closed up.

Build a wooden toy barn for your favorite little cowboy or cowgirl. With Christmas around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about fun DIY gifts. And what kids doesn’t love a dollhouse? So I partnered with Kreg Tools and their project plan build site, BuildSomething.com, to make a fun DIY dollhouse. But this isn’t … Read more

Nesting Plant Stands Build Plans

Nesting plant stands with navy stained tops holding plants in the corner.

Adding plants to your home is a great idea. It adds such a great layer of texture to your decor and cleans out your air. My goal is to add plants to every single room. I have been finding different plants for the different lighting in each room. And even tried propagating my own with … Read more

Tiered Serving Tray Build Plans

Wood tiered serving on a table with the top tray removed from the serving stand.

Make this beautiful tiered serving tray to give you extra room on the table.  One of my favorite things about the end of the year is entertaining! I love hosting parties and having friends and family gather around food. So to prepare for this year, I partnered with Kreg Jig and their new project plan … Read more

DIY Sugar Skull Wreath

Green door with sugar skull wreath hanging on it.

DIY a colorful sugar skull wreath to decorate your front door. A wreath is my favorite way to decorate for each season. It’s easy and fun and doesn’t require any furniture moving! This year we decorated the house for Halloween with a Day of the Dead theme so I made a sugar skull wreath for … Read more

3D Wood Pumpkins & Gourds

Top down view of the three 3D wood pumpkins and gourds painted with whites and blues.

Do you ever just get giddy about a project? Especially when it’s coming together and looks exactly like you want… or maybe even better? Well these 3D pumpkins had me smiling uncontrollably! This project was fast and easy using my X-carve CNC machine. I partnered with Inventables to share this fun fall project. But you … Read more

20+ DIY Closet Organizers And How To Build Your Own

Small master closet with white barn doors open showing the DIY closet organization system.

Build your own DIY closet organizers with these creative and budget-friendly closet system ideas. Just 2 short years ago, we made over our master closet for the $100 Room Challenge. It made all the difference! When remodeling your home, closets usually are not on the top of the list. But having an organized closet with … Read more