Hi! I’m so glad you’re here.
I’m Brittany, the human at the helm of by Brittany Goldwyn, my space for all things creative. My tagline is “live creatively.” I tried to think of something cool and catchy to go with my blog’s name, but I am neither cool nor catchy. So I decided to go with what I try to do every day and what I hope to inspire you to do: live creatively.
On my blog you’ll find a smattering of different topics, but almost everything I post falls under DIY home decor, woodworking, crafts, renovation, plants, gardening, or styling in my home. I have an aptly named “Other Stuff” section where I share…other stuff. Random musings, baby-related things that aren’t necessarily DIY, and occasionally photography tips (I’m a photographer). These posts are a rare but fun change of pace for me.
I’ve gained a lot of my skills through reading, watching, and trial and error. My dad is also a licensed general contractor and is extremely talented, so I’ve learned a lot from him over the years. I have been blogging here for a few years now and love sharing my projects to inspire others. When people hear about my blog, they usually think it’s like an Etsy store and ask me what I sell. I tell them I don’t sell products, I sell ideas…except you don’t have to pay to read my posts 😉
Speaking of my posts, I have quite a few of them. To help get you started, I’m going to round up the most popular ones and some sentimental favorites in each of my major categories. Prepare to be dazzled!
DIY Home:
- Massive DIY Faux Canvas Art
- Custom-Painted Doormat
- Industrial Conduit Pipe Curtain Rod
- How to Strip & Finish Branches for Decor
- Hanging Wooden Key Holder
- Chic Concrete Coasters
- Tree Stump Side Table
- Rosemary & Lavender Carpet Powder
Furniture Builds & Makeovers:
- DIY Murphy Bed With Shelves
- How to Stain and Finish Wood
- Entryway Shoe Cubby
- Tips for Edge Gluing Wood Boards
Houseplants:
- Indoor Succulent Care Tips for Plant Killers
- How to Propagate Pothos From Cuttings
- Stainless Steel Bowl Hanging Planter
- Teacup Cactus Planters
- Concrete Succulent Planters
- Make a Hanging Indoor Garden
- 10-Minute Tiny Tea Tin Planters
Gardening:
- My Tiny Backyard & Garden
- 5 Ways to Preserve Summer Herbs
- Using Thompson’s Waterseal on Clay Pots
- My Balcony Garden & Safe Squirrel Repellent Spray
- Build a Deck Railing Planter
Crafts:
- Tiny Tree Branch Faux Planter
- Montessori-Style Baby Rattles
- Customize a Plain Ikea Pot
- Honey & Peppermint Lip Balm
Sewing:
- Envelope Laptop Sleeve
- Simple Bridal Veil
- Sewing Machine Cover
- Easy Wrap Cardigan
- Create the Perfect Curtain Hem
- Easiest & Softest Baby Blanket
Final Room Makeovers:
Cats:
- Make a Cat Tree Using Real Branches (& an update two years later)
- Sleek Raised Pet Feeder
- Homemade Ikea Cat Condo
- DIY Felt Toys & Petcube Camera Review
Project Roundups for Easy Perusing:
If you have a question, would like to get in touch about working together, or just want to chat, you can contact me on one of the following:
My direct email is bybrittanygoldwyn (at) gmail (dot) com
Whichever way you contact me, I’ll get back to you as soon as possible!