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How to build a Farmhouse Table

May 24, 2019 2 min read

I've been dreaming about building my own farmhouse style table ever since I started using power tools on my own.

Makeover To The Original Faux Fireplace

May 17, 2019 2 min read

Today's blog post is about a faux fireplace makeover. It's always amazing what a coat of paint can do and this makeover is about exactly that.

How to Update an Old Dresser

April 18, 2019 3 min read

Do you have an old dresser that needs to be brought to life again? If so, then this blog post is just for you.

In case you've forgotten or weren't aware, I'm a FAT Paint retailer. I've really fallen behind in sharing paint projects and all their beautiful paint colours with you.

Build Your Own Wall Mounted Coat Rack

April 10, 2019 2 min read

Let's get building!

I have a very simple DIY project to share with you today.

Simple Rustic Faux Fireplace

April 08, 2019 5 min read

I've been pinning rustic wood fireplaces trying to find inspiration for my next "faux fireplace". I wanted or actually needed to build one for my basement rec room.

I was scrolling through some old posts and realized that last year sometime I hinted at sharing details with you on building a faux fireplace...and...I still haven't done this. This is a long time coming as I built my second faux fireplace at the end of 2016.

Silhouette Cameo Tips and Tricks

November 23, 2015 2 min read

Well I wrote this post a few years ago and it disappeared on me.

Anyways, I decided to try to write this post and share it with you again.

Custom Baby Stats Art Prints - The Process

October 10, 2015 2 min read

I thought it would be fun to share the process of creating my customizedBaby Stats Art Prints with you today.

Growth Chart Information

January 22, 2015 1 min read

I did a post on growth charts a year or two ago and thought I would do an update on it.

The growth chart(s) available from my online shop generally measure

Building a "Faux" Fireplace

September 26, 2012 5 min read

Last week Iblogged about some “PINS” which I pinned onPinterest and have been dreaming and scheming about ever since.

Journal Reflections

June 21, 2012 2 min read

Today I want to walk you through the process of making a very simple journal from scratch. I didn’t get pictures of all the steps, so I’ll try and keep it basic.

"I'll Have a Long Beard by the Time I Read Them"

June 18, 2012 3 min read

I know, I know. I won’t really have a long beard, but I love the saying for my library area!

I’ve been looking for some sort of saying for my library for a long

Mailbox Upcycle

June 15, 2012 2 min read

This is going to be another fairly low key post…not many words…so please bear with me!

Pinterest Inspired Pallet Art

March 12, 2012 4 min read

I don’t know how many of you have heard of Pinterest, but it’s a virtual pinboard…sort of think of it like a scrapbook with all your clippings and cutouts from magazines and newspapers.