For the past few weeks, we've spent most of our free time (which less face it, it's pretty much nonexistent) putting the finishing touches on my office work space downstairs. I don't actually know whether to call it an office or a craft room. It's really a little of both. As we finish projects, I'll be sharing some of my favorites on the blog, and I'll be sharing the whole space, too! One thing I knew I wanted was an editorial calendar to keep track of blog posts for both my personal blog and Every Day Cheer. I know Google has a fantastic calendar that syncs with my phone and can be accessed anywhere, but I'm a paper and pencil girl. I like to look at it and be able to put my hands on it. … [Read more...]

I've had the cutest DIY flower box sitting on my dining room table for over a year now. Every time I look at it I make a mental note to blog about the process. Well, the day has finally come. With Allen's help, I'm going to show you how to make this quick and easy centerpiece for your table. Here's what you'll need: 6' oak 1x4 (cut into 2- 24" pieces and 2- 4" pieces) 24"x5" piece of luan (for bottom) wood stain wood glue sponge to apply the stain finishing nails Cut your wood pieces to size. You'll need two 24" pieces for the sides and two 4" pieces for the ends. Place the small pieces between the two long pieces on each end to form your box. Apply wood glue … [Read more...]