Building the vanity is the first step towards updating our half bath. The Pottery Barn Abbott Single Sink Vanity was exactly what I was looking for. But there were two things that were not working—the size and the price tag. I didn’t see any other option than to build it myself. One of the ...
Shiplap Fireplace
Looking for a project you can bust out in a weekend? Try tackling this quick and easy fireplace update! It’s a simple project that can make a big impact. Here is a before picture of what we were working with. We started by removing the mantel and the crown molding under the ...
DIY Distillery Mirrors
I have been looking for two floor length mirrors to finish off our master bedroom. The Pottery Barn Distiller Arched Metal Mirror was the perfect option, but to get two of them (at $799 each) was not going to happen. I decided to use the Pottery Barn version as my inspiration to create my own ...
How to Antique a Mirror
There seems to be many different methods for antiquing mirrors. I decided to go with a tutorial from the Jenna Sue Design blog. She provides great instructions on how to antique a mirror. I’ll walk you through the process I used on my own mirrors. The first step is stripping off the back ...
DIY Candlestick Holder
I fell in love with this DIY Candlestick Holder from the Liz Marie Blog. I just knew it would make the perfect centerpiece for our Thanksgiving table. And when I found a 4x4 scrap piece of barnwood in our garage, it was meant to be. I followed Liz’s instructions exactly, except our 4x4 post ...