Right before last Christmas, we built our new oak dining table. We had lived here 4 years by then and up until then we had used a sheet of plywood on two saw horses. It was great because we could host parties for many people, but ...

Well, here we are at the first of four craft parties for the holidays. Here is what my co-hosts and I have been cooking up for the first challenge: Dare to be thankful. My Merci Beaucoup fall vignette, Crazy Thankful sign by Mic ...

I have put an update on the master bath renovation and entryway overhaul at the bottom of this post. And maybe a nugget of other news. For the reading inclined. Let's first talk about the dining room. It is one of two spaces down ...

When you design a new staircase there are a number of building codes to adhere to and these should be reflected in your plan and in particular in your staircase or you will not pass inspection. Yes, the inspector will come out and ...

Getting ready for Thanksgiving over here. I made these Hama bead napkin rings for our fall table. Here is how I made them. I used white cotton yarn, white Hama beads, a crochet needle and an empty toilet paper roll. I also used ...

I bought that little K-hook a while back through Antique Farmhouse last year some time. For $12. I love the antique feel of it. Then I had the idea to make a little wreath for it. Here is how I made it: I made a 6 inch cir ...

A couple of weekends ago, while shopping for some wood for other projects, I saw this barnwood board out of the corner of my eye. It was the perfect depth (true 1 inch) for a set of IKEA aluminum brackets that I had on hand. I g ...