This post originally appeared as a guest post on Today’s Creative Life. Make sure to check out Kim’s awesome site full of TONS of DIY ideas! How to make lavender-scented dryer bags Who doesn’t love Trader Joe’s? We used to live a 5-minute walk from one when we lived in Virginia, and it was really convenient. That’s when …

Learn how to build a vertical balcony garden, the perfect project for small-space gardening! I created this project as a way to grow more herbs and veggies on my small apartment balcony. Learn how to build a vertical garden for your balcony! Let’s talk about balcony gardens. No yard? No problem! You can make it …

This post is sponsored by DecoArt. I only work with brands I know, use, and love, so you can trust that the information I’m sharing about Americana Decor Satin Enamels is reliable. Trunk Makeover With Americana Decor Satin Enamels Did you catch my recent post on working with DecoArt’s new Americana Decor Metallics line? I …

This post is sponsored by DecoArt. I only work with brands I know, use, and love, so you can trust that the information I share is reliable. $10 Tables Makeover With Americana Decor Metallics If you’ve ever checked out any of my past furniture refinishing projects, you know that I’ve been a big fan of …

My DIY raised cat bowls project will help you create a beautiful feeder for your spoiled kitties! DIY elevated cat feeder plans I’ve really been on a kick with projects for my cats (did you see my DIY cat tree using real tree branches?!), and I have another to add to that list today: a …

I have wanted to make a cat tree with real branches for a long time. It’s one of those projects that’s been bubbling up on my dream project wish list for a while. I am ecstatic with the finished tree! This is a long post, so bear with me. I will walk you through the …

Today I’m teaching you how to treat tree branches for indoor use. Learn how to clean and remove bark, as well as how to finish branches for decor and crafts. How to treat tree branches for indoor use Today we’re talking about how to finish branches for indoor use. And you can consider this article …

Learn how to make a butcher block coffee table from scratch! How to make a butcher block coffee table I’m really excited to finally share this one, because I’ve been working on it bit by bit for weeks. This is my butcher bock coffee table DIY project! I wanted to make a coffee table to …

This article shares a tutorial walking you through how to paint a doormat. How to paint a doormat Would you believe that I have actually never owned a doormat? Now that I think about it, it’s kind of weird, but we’ve moved so often over the last five years that I didn’t really accumulate anything …

Learn all about joining wood planks for a tabletop! It’s easier than it might sound, and it’s a skill that can help you make beautiful furniture. How to join wood planks together for a tabletop I’m working on building a new coffee table for my living room right now. We’ve been using a painted trunk …

Learn how to make a hanging indoor garden with my tutorial! Learn how to make a hanging indoor garden This project started out as a hanging herb garden, not a hanging cactus/succulent garden. I’ve wanted to have a garden for a long time now. Unfortunately, apartment living and no convenient community gardens leaves me with …

Today I’m sharing how I made DIY insulated window coverings using only basic sewing skills! How to make DIY insulated window coverings One of the best things about our new apartment is that it has TONS of windows. It isn’t a new building, though, so the windows aren’t terribly energy efficient. A few weeks ago …