We are so excited to share that we are (finally!) under contract on a new house! It has been a long journey, and so I wanted to share the full story with you today. The short story is - we planned to start house hunting April 1, but it was delayed due to the shut...
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19 Creative Kids DIY Bookshelf Ideas
Do you have a huge pile of kid's books that need help getting organized? Here are some of my favorite DIY kid's DIY bookshelf ideas! Reading is a wonderful hobby for your kids to have. So much better than screen time, and it's peaceful and quiet and educational. The only problem? When books start taking...
DIY wooden laptop tray
I recently made this DIY wooden laptop tray as our "wood anniversary" gift for Morgan. She spends so much time on the couch working on the laptop and always uses a pillow to prop up the laptop and I wanted to give her something better. This simple tutorial will show you how to take a...
DIY wooden toy tool set
Want to make your kid a DIY wooden toy tool set to help them learn about building? It's super simple to make kid sized wooden tools to share your love of creating with your child. If you want to make DIY wooden tool toys, make sure you also have a place for them to work....
The 17 Best Classic Navy Paint Colors for Any Home
Navy is an amazing neutral paint color to use in your home! Here are some of the very best classic navy paint colors! When people say they want to paint something a neutral color, they usually mean white or gray. I challenge you to think beyond that - because navy is a neutral, y'all! Navy...
How to build a toddler workbench - free plans!
Want your child to have their own wooden workbench to build just like you? Here's how to build a toddler workbench for your toddler with these simple plans. Today we're bringing you free plans for a DIY toddler workbench! These plans are simple to follow and will result in tons of fun for your little...
Simple wooden cross gift idea
Simple gifts can often be the most well-received. Handmade gifts are always more special than something purchased. We love to make handmade gifts for the people in our lives based on their interests. This simple wooden cross can make a great gift for someone special in your life. It requires very few tools and can...
Decocrated Summer 2020 - Home Decor Subscription Box Unboxing
If you love mixing up your home decor each season, then you are going to love Decocrated! Decocrated is a home decor subscription box that delivers you a ton of home decor accessories four times per year. This is my third time receiving a Decocrated box, and I was once again really impressed by how...
DIY wooden toy barn
This simple DIY wooden toy barn is perfect for housing small animal figurines and won't take tons of room in your home! It's an easy project with plywood and craft paint and will give your kid's little animals a home! How to build a toy barn This project is simple to build and customize. It's...
Thrift Flip- Little Tikes Makeup Desk
Today we're doing a thrift flip of an old Little Tikes makeup desk from the local Goodwill. This old flip top makeup desk had seen much better days and was chipped and really nasty. Plus, our son wasn't really interested in the pink. We totally flipped this Little Tikes makeup desk into an art desk...
How to cut wooden silhouette art with a Cricut
Want to create a beautiful wooden silhouette to frame and hang on the wall? They make great gifts! Here is how to create and cut a wooden silhouette with a Cricut Maker. For our fifth wedding anniversary, I had to come up with a wooden gift to give Sean. This is harder than it sounds...
11 DIY Desk Organizer Ideas to make the most of your office space
Looking for ideas for how to get your desk organizers? I hope that these DIY desk organizers will inspire you! Whether you work from home or in an office, it's hard to work at a messy desk. And no one sets out to have a messy desk - but things accumulate over time, and desks...
DIY Pikler Climbing Arch - with printable PDF plans!
We built this DIY Pikler Climbing Arch and Rocker for our 18 month old and it has been a huge hit! Here is a tutorial for how we built it AND printable PDF woodworking plans so you can build your own. The Pikler Triangle was invented by a pediatrician in the early 20th century as...
How to remove rust stains from concrete - the easy way!
Rust stains on your concrete? This is the cheap and easy, tried and true method that I used to get rust stains off of our concrete patio! Our DIY molded concrete patio is a fantastic part of our backyard. We love how it looks and loved decorating it with patio furniture and a gas fire...
How to propagate basil (never buy basil again!)
Want to turn one basil plant into many basil plants? Check out this super simple tutorial on how to propagate basil and root your plant in water to create tons of new plants! Basil is one of my very favorite plants - in the summer, we grow large planters of it in the yard. It's...
Gold leaf epoxy resin coasters
Epoxy resin is all the rage and will continue to be for a long time. If you're afraid to get into the epoxy game, the easiest way to do it is to buy a pre-made mold and some epoxy and simply try some things out! One great example and option for that is to buy...
DIY astroturf doormat- with FREE PDF plans!
Buying a doormat online is expensive! You can make a DIY astroturf doormat for much cheaper with a small piece of astroturf and some strips of plywood from the home improvement store. We made this DIY astroturf doormat in an afternoon and made it fit our space perfectly. It's a great way to wipe the...
Sherwin Williams Morning Fog
Love the paint color Morning Fog by Sherwin Williams? Here is everything that you need to know about it! Looking for a beautiful gray color for your home? Let's talk about Sherwin Williams' Morning Fog color (SW6255). Morning fog is a medium toned gray color with crisp, cool undertones. You can see as you go...
DIY planter bench with trellis and storage - PDF Printable Plans!
This post will show you how we built a DIY planter bench that includes storage in the base and a trellis for climbing plants up the back! Grab the plans today! This DIY planter bench is so unique. We love having plants on our porch, but we also needed a seating option. We decided to...
101 Summer Bucket List Ideas - FREE Printable!
Looking for Summer bucket list ideas to keep you and your kids busy and happy this summer? Here are tons of ideas for friends and families to do together - and a FREE printable list! Summertime is my favorite time of the year. It's hot, the days are long, and it feels like there are...
The best ceiling fans for a screened porch
Want to add a ceiling fan to your screened porch? These fans are sure to keep your space cool and breezy - and look good while doing it! So, you want to add a ceiling fan to your screened porch. I don't blame you! Porches are fabulous - until you get hot and muggy. Today...
How to build a angled tabletop plant stand
Want to build a simple but unique tabletop plant stand? Check out our step by step tutorial for how to build this angled tabletop plant stand! Who doesn't love a good plant stand? If you like plants, you need a lot of different plant stands to suit the needs of the different size pots and...
23 Easy to Build DIY Picnic Table Ideas
Want to build a DIY picnic table for your porch or backyard? Here are some fantastic ideas and step by step tutorials to inspire you! Want to be able to eat outside and enjoy beautiful weather? A picnic table makes outdoor dining a lot more convenient and comfortable. Your yard or deck can really function,...
How to remove baseboards from behind tile
Removing baseboards is simple. Removing baseboards that has had tile or hardwood floor laid in front of it is harder. If you're planning a renovation or makeover in a room in your home, such as the bathroom, you're likely going to remove and replace the base molding. This post will show you a few options...
36 DIY wooden toys you can make for your kid or toddler
Want to make a DIY wooden toy for your child? Whether you have a baby, toddler, or older kid, it can be a great feeling to make them a toy from scratch. Here are a ton of great ideas! Wooden toys are all the rage. Isn't that funny how that works? Historically, there might have...
How to make a table top with a Kreg Jig
Want to make a very simple wooden table top? It's easy to do using edge joints and your Kreg Jig pocket hole jig. Here's a step by step guide! Making furniture can mean any number of things. Sometimes, you might have a base and just need to make a tabletop. The easiest thing to do...
Should I use caulk, wood filler or spackle?
Caulk, wood filler and spackle are not all the same, but they each have great uses. Here's when to use each one! You're filling a hole or a gap and you don't know what to use to do it. Should you use caulk or wood filler or spackle? It's a good question to ask. Sure,...
How to cut + engrave copper with a Cricut Maker
Do you want to learn how to cut, engrave, or emboss metal with your Cricut Maker machine? Here is a step by step guide! When I bought my Cricut Maker, I was so excited to try it out on unusual materials. One of those materials is metal! For this project, I am working with copper...
How to paint metal patio furniture
Want to learn the best way to paint metal patio furniture? Here is a step by step guide to get the perfect finish every time! I love this little metal patio table of mine. It was originally my Granny's, on their screened porch for a long long time. Then, it lived in my parent's backyard,...
DIY Dog Toy Storage Bin- FREE PDF Plans
This DIY dog toy storage bin with hinged lid is perfect for keeping dog toys under control. Toys flow out from the bottom and go in from the top! Our dog has more toys than our kid. She takes them outside all the time and we bring them back in. Once toys were too dirty...
Everything you need to know about the Cricut Joy
Curious about the Cricut Joy cutting machine? Here is everything that you need to know about the machine, how it works, and the kind of projects that it can do! This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine. Cricuts are machines that look almost like printers -...
Mockingbird Double Stroller Review
Curious about the Mockingbird single-to-double stroller? We were one of the first on the waitlist and are so excited to review our new Mockingbird double stroller for you today. Be sure to scroll for the video! Excited for the Mockingbird Double Stroller? We are too! We are expecting our second child in August. We have...
How to make a squirrel picnic table - free PDF plans!
Have you seen the tiny squirrel picnic table going viral on Facebook? We saw it, had a great laugh, and then immediately jumped in the garage to build our own! Here's how to build a squirrel picnic table and FREE printable PDF plans so you can build your own. When people are isolated, they can...
Personalized Backpacks with a Cricut for The Blue Ribbon Project
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut for Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Charleston Crafted possible. Many Americans - and people worldwide - have been feeling a sense of turmoil lately. For some people, some children, turmoil is an everyday part of their lives....
The best roller for painting cabinets
So, you want to paint cabinets in your home? A paint roller is a great way to go - but you need to use the right one! Here is everything you need to know about selecting the right roller for the job. We have painted quite a few cabinets - and cabinet-like pieces of furniture!...
How to re-stain a deck with a sprayer
This post will show you how to bring new life back into your deck by adding a fresh stain with a sprayer. Using a sprayer is fast and easy for this process! This post was sponsored by Wagner Spraytech. We were compensated for our work, but all opinions are our own. Thank you for supporting...
Coastal Decor Bloggers to Check Out!
Looking to check out a new coastal home decor blogger? Here are some of my favorites! What a weird time this has been! I know that a lot of people have been effected financially by the closing of so many businesses - and what ever is happening (or is about to happen) to the economy....
Screened in Porch Decorating Plan
We love our screened in porch - but it is beyond time for it to get a refresh! Here is our plan for decorating this space. Our screened porch seems huge - when it is empty. However, lately, it has been feeling very small. As the weather has gotten nicer, Luke has been absolutely loving...
Easy DIY board and batten wall
This is the easiest way to install a board and batten wall in any room of your house, without too many tools or much experience! We've now redone or at least touched every room in our home, so we've decided to go back and do a few rooms a little more. When we did a...
DIY Pet Bunk Bed - PDF Woodworking Plans
Want to make bunk beds for your cat or dog? Check out our full step by step tutorial and PDF woodworking plans! Our pets absolutely love each other. They have been snuggling for as long as they've been together. Our cat can often be found snuggled up in our dog's bed when she's not around...
71 inspiring DIY Painted Dresser Ideas!
Looking for ideas for painting a dresser? I have rounded up a TON of examples of painted dressers to inspire you today! Ok, so you have an old dresser that you have decided that you want to paint for a furniture makeover. Now, you need to decide what you want to paint it to look...
How to Use the Mohawk Buff and Polish Kit
If you have a dinged and scratched piece of furniture, you can restore it to new. Scratches to a nice piece of solid wood furniture can seem devastating, but knowing how to fix them is simple. If you have small dings or scratches in your furniture, you can buff it out and polish it back...