DIY Projects

Building a Walnut Desk

Remember the very first project that dragged on throughout our initial home renovation? Our beloved office that I love to hate and hate to love? Well, we recently made more subtle changes in there, including (another) paint color change, and the addition of a custom desk that Dan built. The previous gray that was on… Continue reading Building a Walnut Desk

DIY Home · Outdoor Space

Updated: (Re)Building Outdoor Furniture

If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times. Dan’s need for constant, continuous improvement is admirable. Even if it comes at the expense of projects that were once perceived as his pride and joy. Remember that impressive furniture set he built for our garage last summer? Those beautiful wooden frames with the… Continue reading Updated: (Re)Building Outdoor Furniture

DIY Decor · DIY Home

Building a Nelson Bench

Our summer Saturday mornings often take us through winding back roads that lead to the nearby village of East Aurora. And while Dan sorts through wood at Niagara Lumber, you can find me sneaking across the parking lot to the Elm Street Bakery. Every time Dan walks through their door of Niagara Lumber, he lights… Continue reading Building a Nelson Bench

DIY Projects · Outdoor Space

Building an Industrial (sized) Bar Table

While it’s not yet officially summer, the weather is telling us otherwise. And as long of a winter as we had, that’s how quickly the warm weather has graced us with its presence. Which means I also quickly transitioned from hibernating in the house to spending my free time playing in the gardens. And while… Continue reading Building an Industrial (sized) Bar Table

DIY Decor · Outdoor Space

Building an Outdoor Pub Table

It’s April 30th and finally starting to warm up around here. Which means I can finally stop hibernating and get back to enjoying the outdoors. I recently told Dan that I’m only as productive as the weather is nice, and it really couldn’t be a more accurate statement. While Dan works on projects throughout the… Continue reading Building an Outdoor Pub Table