DIY: Platform Bed

With the help of a friend, her truck and saw, I was able to build this platform bed! Now I have much needed storage. I'm sure it would have gone much smoother/faster, had I used a properly working drill to begin with when actually building it, and realized the correct size for my pre-drilled holes, but I learned a lot. In just one day, I felt super productive and proud. Plus, I found a use for all that canvas I bought back in art school and have been carrying around all these years. Paint on it? No. Protect my nice new mattress? Sure! I also made some protective felt pads to save the floor. Here is a pdf of my platform/loft bed design.

Seasonal Gnocchi

seasoned with homemade pesto and chorizo, served with beet greens, turnips and carrots

from necklace to earrings

From a silver necklace on sale at a thrift shop, I created these fun, delicate and long flower earrings!

Before & After: Garden Shed

I love my new garden shed!

Funky Brooch for Fran

from start to finish...
with vintage beads, flourite chips, swarovski crystals and more

Before & After: Hallway

The hallway was all one boring old white when we moved in. I just painted it a very pale grey and perked up the trim with a bright white. Still feels light and spacious, but cleaner and updated.

before & after: Picture Frame with Vintage Old Faithful Print

before & after: Pearl Bracelet

Maybe it’s your grandmother’s pearl necklace or just a cheap pair of fun earrings you just bought... either way, you’d rather wear it, not stare at it. If it’s broken, just mail it to me and I’ll mail it back fixed, ready to wear. {reasonable & affordable rates}