Last summer my friend introduced me to Kubb (pronounced Koob). It is a fun strategic Swedish lawn game, with it's viking origin some have nicknamed it 'viking chess'. It's a great game for summer BBQ's and family reunions. We've enjoyed some intense games of Kubb on the lawn, and on the lake beach. Each surface can add a different advantage/disadvantage. One great thing … [Read more...]
DIY Wood Tool Box Caddy
Today's plans are for another style of planter box mason jar centerpiece that I used for the lemonade party. The first planter box was the square version, this one is for a rustic tool box caddy style. Since the 4th of July is coming up, I thought I'd use it for patriotic decorations. An easy update with painted mason jars and white flowers. How to Build a Wood Tool Box … [Read more...]
Square Planter Box Caddy – Mason Jar Centerpiece
It's part of my nature to be cheap and get a great 'deal', it might even be a sickness :-). When I can put together some decorations for basically nothing, it makes me happy. We recently had a lemony themed summer social party with the ladies in the neighborhood, that's where the Lemonade Stand made it's debut! For the table centerpieces these rustic mason jar caddies and … [Read more...]
DIY Lemonade Stand with Wheels
Lemonade stands have made quite the comeback in the last few years, they're not just for kids anymore! They make a fun drink station at weddings and parties. While I was building the Party Station last month, I couldn't help but think that it would make a great base to a lemonade stand with a few extra perks. The party station has: Tons of storage (drawers and a huge … [Read more...]
DIY Clubhouse Play Set
Hi! I'd love to for you to follow me on Pinterest Her Tool Belt and if you love instagram, you can keep up with me there too! It's almost officially summer, and I needed to find a way to keep the kids outdoors and having fun. So why not build a play set with a clubhouse? I know I would have loved a clubhouse when I was a kid (that wasn't made from a cardboard box :-) … [Read more...]
Easy Mid-Century Modern Side Table
Build this table in 15 minutes and the only tool required is a drill! I am participating in a one tool challenge, and the only tool that can be used is a drill. Originally I thought, no problem this will be easy. Then when it came down to it, every project I thought of needed wood cut...GREAT :-( . Then I remembered the hardware stores carry edge-glued round boards, … [Read more...]
Party Station
Summer parties are about to get so much cooler! We like to have family parties during the summer with fun games and lots of great food. Ryobi Nation and Woodworkers Journal combined their efforts to design and build a Party Station. The fun part about this party station is that you can easily add upgrades to make it the Ultimate Party Station for you. I had the opportunity … [Read more...]
Designer Insights – Interview with Terrys Fabrics
I was thrilled to have the opportunity to participate in an interview with Terrys Fabrics in the UK. They host a lot of beautiful design inspiration, including these fun ideas for modern bunk beds. Terrys has a section dedicated to designer insights from around the world, they are very interesting reads. … [Read more...]
DIY Glamorous Crib
This post contains affiliate links noted by *. This is a fun project that I did in collaboration with my neighbor who owns DK Leigh. My neighbor, Camille started DK Leigh when she had a hard time finding unique baby bedding for her kids that wouldn't break the bank. She has a new glamorous bedding line coming out and needs a glamorous crib to go with it. Isn't this a … [Read more...]
Jewelry Cabinet
Mother's Day is coming up soon. Do you ever struggle with ideas of what to get Mom? Really, what do you get for one of the most important people in your life :-)? I'm teaming up with Kreg Tool, to give you some great project ideas for Mom. Chances are that Mom has jewelry, so why not build her a beautiful jewelry cabinet to organize her beautiful things. This jewelry … [Read more...]