Build a DIY Midcentury-Style Desk I’m a total sucker for midcentury style. I love the simple lines, modern mix of finishes, and how easy it can be to build in this style! This week on House One I’m sharing how I built an easy midcentury-style desk from stock parts. Check out how I pulled this look together, plus my unbelievably easy DIY drawers! View the full project on House One MORE BUILDING PLANS
Build a DIY Tall Tapered Planter This week on House One I’m sharing how I built two tall resin planters from just two 2×6 boards (per planter). I fell in love with a pair online with a beautiful resin combed finish, but they were $60 each. Check out how I tackled this quick build, plus my attempt at the faux finish! View the full project on House One MORE BUILDING PLANS
Build a DIY Geometric Planter As many of you know, I am also an editor for the House One Channel House One Channel on This Old House. Today I’m sharing a new video there about how to “curl” wood into geometric shapes, and I couldn’t help but share! It’s a really universal process that can be used to make geometric shelves, planters, organizers, and more. I’m breaking down the easy math needed to make any shape, and the simple way to… Read more »
*This post is sponsored by Dremel and Gorilla Glue. All opinions are my own. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. Several weeks ago I had the privilege of attending Haven—a conference for diy and home design bloggers—in Charleston, South Carolina. I was there to teach a workshop class for two amazing sponsors, Dremel and Gorilla Glue, and to hang out with some of my besties from this amazing community. The weekend kicked off with some… Read more »
We’re Moving! Almost 10 years ago, I left the Midwest to embark on a new adventure as an intern for a home building magazine in the Northeast. When I met my husband and started my dream job at This Old House magazine in New York, I knew I would be here for the long haul. We eventually settled in Massachusetts on a wooded half-acre in a rustic home that needed some love. It was here that we began our… Read more »
MY BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! I’ve been missing you all lately as I’ve been away working on my top secret project. As promised, I’m back to finally share the big news! As many of you know I started my career as a writer/producer for This Old House magazine. Well, guess what?! We recently reconnected, and I have been chosen to create and host a new brand they’re launching in Feb 2018!! The new brand is called House… Read more »
Happy Labor Day Weekend Who’s ready for the long weekend ahead? Dan and I are headed to a cookout with his work crew, having family over to visit Jack on Saturday, hosting friends and their two littles on Sunday, and, on Monday, taking the day to relax as a family. Which is all to say, this weekend will hold a lot of fun, laughs, yummy food, and outdoor activities. Good thing I just teamed up with The Home Depot… Read more »
DIY Paper Towel Dispenser *This post is sponsored by Ryobi. All opinions are my own. Scroll to the bottom for our full disclosure. This week I’m teaming up with my friends at RYOBI to bring you an easy, DIY Paper Towel Dispenser! In our kitchen, it’s fair to say I have an unhealthy addition with clearing the counters. I hate clutter, and the paper towel stand falls on that list. Luckily with just a few cuts of crown molding I made a beautiful… Read more »
DIY Bent Plywood Lap Tray This post is sponsored by BuildSomething and Kreg, but all opinions are my own. To read my full disclosure policy, click HERE Today I’m so excited to be teaming up with my friends at BuildSomething to bring you free building plans for this DIY Bent Plywood Lap Tray! If you haven’t checked out BuildSomething.com, it’s Kreg’s DIY project plan site. It is a fantastic resource for free building plans, and has a great community atmosphere… Read more »
Ikea is Available on Amazon This post may contain affiliate links. To see our full disclosure policy, click HERE. I don’t general write “newsy” blog posts, but I couldn’t miss the chance to shout my excitement from the mountaintop on this one—IKEA is now selling on Amazon! While I appreciate an inexpensive decor piece or a quick furniture piece I can customize, to me, IKEA = HOURS. Hours sitting in traffic, hours of walking around the… Read more »
