Category Archives: DIY

Small Scale DIYs

You might have noticed that recently I’ve taken a step back from large or whole room projects. While there’s a part of me that always needs to be creating, and always has ideas flowing, there’s also a part of me that knew I needed a break. The big builds are a blast, but they alsoContinue reading “Small Scale DIYs”

DIY Hanging Clay Planters

I’ve shared before that a lot of my DIY love & roots come from crafting growing up. My sisters & I would spend hours at our craft table in the basement making messes with various mediums. Our parents were a big part of our growing creativity. This week, I decided to go back to thoseContinue reading “DIY Hanging Clay Planters”

The final 5%

DIYers are notably bad at finishing projects. There are many jokes about the 95% club (meaning a project is only finished to 95% completion). Little tedious details that might be worth it but might not be seen to an audience are frequently left out. But why leave a project incomplete?  I think the biggest reasonContinue reading “The final 5%”

Going Back to the Basics

When you share your DIY’s publicly, people are always wondering what you’re going to make next. There’s a pressure to be perfect, and a pressure to continue to make more and more complex & large builds. But what if we went back to what makes us love DIY in the first place? The heart behindContinue reading “Going Back to the Basics”

The Importance of Creative Hobbies

Someone once told me that they believe we are called to create because it’s following the example of our Creator. It was Peter Furler at a Newsboys concert when I asked him about music & painting. Whether it’s DIY, music, painting, writing, etc. the art of making is important. From a young age, my parentsContinue reading “The Importance of Creative Hobbies”

My First Furniture Flip

Furniture flips are beloved by DIYer’s everywhere. Why? Because you get to see a complete transformation. You take usually a very cheap piece of furniture and breathe new life into it. These projects are generally more accessible & less complex than building something by yourself. Generally being the key word there. I of course decidedContinue reading “My First Furniture Flip”

My First Haven Conference

This past week, I attended my first Haven Conference. For those of you who aren’t familiar, it’s a conference for DIYers, bloggers, designers, & influencers to come together, learn & grow, and be inspired. I first found out about it through Instagram. Popular DIYers & bloggers have attended over the years & shared their incredibleContinue reading “My First Haven Conference”

Building From the Ground Up

Building from the ground up. Something near & dear to my heart. What do I mean by “from the ground up”? It’s not a furniture flip or building on to an existing piece. We’re talking about taking raw building materials & making something beautiful with them. I’ve talked a little bit about building this wayContinue reading “Building From the Ground Up”

Giant Canvas Mural

My garage workshop has quickly become one of my favorite spaces! When I decided to build a workbench, it automatically added some more personality to the space, but the unfinished walls still made it feel dark. Since I look at this wall every single day, I wanted something bright & colorful…a giant mural. Since ourContinue reading “Giant Canvas Mural”