When is the last time you went shopping for a new shelf at the store only to find a lot of cheaply made boring looking shelves or top dollar prices on the real wood shelves at the thrift store? If you have just a few tools, a minimal set of skills, and a wild imagination, you can create the perfect shelf for just pennies on the dollar. 1. … [Read more...]
10 DIY Home Coffee Stations
The coffee quotes are endless! "But first...coffee." "All you need is love and coffee." "All I need to today is a little bit of coffee and a whole lot of Jesus." If you like/love/can't live without coffee, then you probably have a favorite quote etched in your brain and evidenced in your life! So if coffee is so vitally important, and a … [Read more...]
15 DIY Snowflake Decorations
It's a sad day when the Christmas decorations are put back into storage. My home always feels so bare without the lights and greenery and colorful ornaments. Which is why I have grown to love decorations that are multi-functional for both Christmas and the entire Winter season! Snowflakes are one of the best Winter decorations that can be left up … [Read more...]
10 Stunning Ways to Decorate Your Home With Vintage Ladders
ladder | noun | lad·der | \'la-dər\ A device used for climbing up or down that consists of two long sidepieces of metal, wood, or rope that are joined with a series of steps or rungs. I bet that your great-great-grandfather had a variety of ladders on his farm to reach the upper barn, fruit trees, and roofs. If he was crafty, there's a … [Read more...]
13 Adorable Toilet Paper Storage Solutions
Has this ever happened to you before? You are at a friend's house and go to the bathroom. While in there, you notice that there is only 1 square of toilet paper left. And, ahem, you need more than only 1 square. So, you scan the shelves, counters, baskets, cupboards, shower...you search everywhere in hopes of finding a spare roll. Unfortunately, … [Read more...]
Make This Swing Shelf Inspired By Anthropologie
Jessica from Momtastic is a fan of Anthropologie's Teak Swing Shelf but not the $108 price tag. While she's more comfortable in the kitchen, Jessica enjoys tackling the occasional DIY furniture project when it fits within the realm of her limited carpentry skills. This shelf involved little carpentry for even the most tool-challenged DIYer and … [Read more...]
Rustic X Dining Room Buffet
Korrie of the Red Hen Home modified plans from Ana White to build this stunning 72” open buffet for a client. I love how the 4x4 legs give this piece such a substantial look. This baby looks solid! Korrie also added decorative hardware which kicks up the rustic/industrial vibe a notch. What a beautiful build! The original inspiration comes … [Read more...]
Decorative Mantel Ledge
Linda from burlap+blue stumbled upon a decorative ledge that was the perfect way to add some visual interest to her dining room wall. She enlisted the help of her husband to construct her own beautifully distressed ledge from some pine boards and molding. I actually love both the length and finish of Linda’s ledge better than her inspiration! … [Read more...]
Rustic Wood Bookshelf
All you regular KOD readers probably remember the awesome platform bed, nightstand, and shelves that Whitney from Shanty 2 Chic built for her son’s bedroom. This construction queen has been at it again with an Ana White bookshelf. As if Whitney’s mad building skills aren’t enough, she has this shelf styled to the nines with a cool … [Read more...]
Wall Display Shelf
Whitney from Shanty 2 Chic built these fabulous 8-foot-long shelves for her son’s bedroom. I know you love them because I sure do! If you’ve been wanting to ease yourself into building and take on a simple project, this is the one for you. According to Whitney, these shelves are a cinch to build and cost only $10 each! That’s pretty awesome for a … [Read more...]