Jaime from That’s My Letter built her own leather-upholstered stool using plans from Ana White. From the nailhead trim to the distressed leather to the faux mortise and tenon joints, Jaime’s stool is definitely not lacking in the detail work. I love the rugged, rustic look of this stool. Even though it’s small, it would [...Read More]
Leather Nailhead Stool
Platform Storage Bed
Becky from Reinventing the Ordinary loved the look and functionality of a Pottery Barn storage bed for her daughter’s college room but needed a cheaper alternative. Surprisingly, college tuition doesn’t really leave an extra $1000 sitting in the bank for a bed! Becky created a fabulous $100 version with some beadboard, molding, and plywood that [...Read More]
Rustic Wood Coffee Table
The girls over at Shanty 2 Chic are cranking out the projects! This fabulous coffee table build is brought to us by Ashley who requested the help of beloved Ana White to draw up the project plans. Ashley’s DIY table only cost $100, as compared to Pottery Barn’s $699 inspiration. I am so drooling over [...Read More]
Rustic Wood Nightstand
I have so enjoyed following Whitney’s bedroom transformation for her son at Shanty 2 Chic. This girl seriously has a knack for pulling together a catalog-worthy space on a budget. The newest additions are two bedside tables that Whitney built with plans designed by Ana White. I am always so impressed with the quality of [...Read More]
Wood Platform Bed
I so love checking out the building projects from the girls over at Shanty 2 Chic. They put Pottery Barn to shame with their stellar work at just a fraction of the cost. Of course, having the amazing plans of Ana White on hand doesn’t hurt! Check out this platform bed that Whitney recently built [...Read More]
Student Desk and Hutch
Ashley from Shanty 2 Chic couldn’t resist a good building project when her 8-year-old son requested a Pottery Barn style desk for his bedroom. I love that he brought the catalog to Ashley himself. This boy has good taste! Ashley followed plans from Ana White and saved over $400 by building the desk herself! This [...Read More]
White Nesting Tables
For Brook from BeingBrook, nesting tables are one of her favorite pieces of furniture. She loves their versatility, especially since her family has to move every couple of years. Brook and her husband built a set of two white nesting tables following Ana-White plans. They are perfect for side tables in the living room and [...Read More]
Rustic Stamped Bench
Kelli from Lolly Jane Boutique really wanted a bench for her dining room table so her family of six could finally sit together for meals. When hubs was home for Thanksgiving break, Kelli begged him to build the bench. He sweetly complied, following Ana White’s plans for a large rustic bench. Kelli finished it with [...Read More]
