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Wood Stained Wine Glass Holder

I received a sample in the mail the other day from Minwax. It included a couple packages of their wood finishing cloths, and a small piece of wood. At first glance the wood looked like an artists palette. (more…)...

Cool Projects, Woodworking

July 8, 2014

Kristen

gift, hostess, minwax, stain, wine, wood

DIY Housewarming Candle Holder

Nothing says housewarming like lighting things on fire... right? It is called houseWARMING after all.

No no, this post isn't about burning your friends house down, but I will show you how to warm it with a small (controlled) flame. Meet my adorable housewarming gift idea; the DIY Housewarming Candle Holder. Read More

Cool Projects, Decor, DIY, Woodworking

June 9, 2014

Kristen

candle, candle holder, copper, diy, gift, pipe, wood, woodworking

Acacia Wood Furniture Maintenance

Remember how I talked about maintaining our acacia outdoor chairs last year? Well guess who forgot to bring them in the garage over winter (hint it was us) and they were looking pretty shabby. This year we decided to try out a different type of wood oil, in hopes that it...

Backyard, Maintenance & Repair

May 27, 2014

Kristen

acacia, backyard, furniture, maintenance, outdoors, wood

Danish Soaped Floors

One of the first photos I Instagrammed while in Denmark was this photo of pine flooring: (more…)...

Basement, Woodworking

May 6, 2014

Kristen

Danish, denmark, floor, soap, soaped, wood

Wood Paneled Peninsula

My least favourite part of the kitchen used to be the peninsula. It was short and stubby, too small to use as a prep space and looked awkward. I had originally hoped to build the peninsula deeper to house a beverage fridge and get full counter depth cupboards & drawers. However it became apparent that to...

DIY

January 6, 2014

Kristen

counters, countertop, peninsula, wood

Chevron Cheese Board

As the Holidays are fast approaching, I am rapidly trying to knock a few items off the big old To-Do list, including making a few handmade gifts. This year has been a tough one to produce a lot of homemade gifts. Both El Granto and I have been working long hours at our day jobs,...

DIY, Woodworking

December 9, 2013

Kristen

cheese board, chevron, cutting board, diy, oak, wood, woodworking

DIY West Elm Copper Light

I find things on the internet, fall in love, cant afford them, then get sad. I will drool over things for weeks, then finally I will snap, have to do something about it, and get my ass in gear. (more…)...

Cool Projects, DIY, DIY Versions of Brand Name Stuff

August 21, 2013

Kristen

copper, cord set, diy, lamp, light, wood

Farmhouse Table Reveal + Plans

Aaaaand were done! Daniel and Adelle moved into their new place and took their newly finished modern farmhouse table and benches with them. Mind you as much as we will enjoy our garage space back, we will miss working with Daniel and Adelle on this project! It's different working with friends than a spouse, it's...

Cool Projects, DIY, Feature Post, Woodworking

June 3, 2013

Kristen

bench, farmhouse table, plans, wood, woodworking

Burnin Down the House

In my quest for a stain for the media cabinet, I have about driven myself nuts with options. I have tried a stack of stain cans, jars full of "custom stain mixes" and even shoe polish. I am desperate, and indecisive. I don't know why I...

Woodworking

April 26, 2013

Kristen

burning, wood, wood burning

DIY Pipe & Wood Table Pt 1

****UPDATE**** Check out our revised version of the Pipe & Wood Table We are hosting my family's Christmas at our house this year. We currently have a 4 person dining table. No way could we all perch around that table no matter how many chairs we pushed against it....

Cool Projects, DIY, DIY Versions of Brand Name Stuff, Kitchen

December 4, 2012

Kristen

black pipe, dining table, diy, pipe, pipe & wood, table, wood, woodworking

Tag Archives: wood

Wood Stained Wine Glass Holder

DIY Housewarming Candle Holder

Nothing says housewarming like lighting things on fire... right? It is called houseWARMING after all.

Acacia Wood Furniture Maintenance

Danish Soaped Floors

Wood Paneled Peninsula

Chevron Cheese Board

DIY West Elm Copper Light

Farmhouse Table Reveal + Plans

Burnin Down the House

DIY Pipe & Wood Table Pt 1

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