How To: Recover an Ironing Board

May 17, 2013 · 4 Comments
How To: Recover an Ironing Board

I don't know how you feel, but I was beyond tired of the generic cover that came on my ironing board. For one, it didn't have elastic to hold it onto the frame and I was constantly readjusting it … {read more}

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Hanging Ironing Board Rack

May 15, 2013 · 11 Comments
Hanging Ironing Board Rack & Ironing Board Cover | The Wood Grain Cottage

I'm all about making my life easier. And my ironing board situation was doing anything but that. Every time I needed to iron, I would have to pull it out of the very back of our guest bedroom … {read more}

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Mudroom Updates

May 13, 2013 · 8 Comments
Mudroom | The Wood Grain Cottage

As you know, lately I've been busy sprucing up our mudroom. We're in and out of this room so often, that I was tired of looking at all the unfinished projects and a miss mash of items. I must … {read more}

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Linen Lined Rope Basket

May 8, 2013 · 36 Comments
Linen Lined Rope Basket | The Wood Grain Cottage

Baskets. I like baskets. But, I like them even better when they cost mere dollars rather than big dollar bills. You know what I'm sayin'? When I ran across these baskets in a Ballard Designs … {read more}

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Lettered Kitchen Pots

May 6, 2013 · 4 Comments
Lettered Kitchen Pots | The Wood Grain Cottage

We all need easy projects. Especially, easy projects that turn out great and add character to your home. That's exactly what I have in store for you today! I've been practically obsessed with … {read more}

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Split Stump Side Table- $30 Thursday

May 2, 2013 · 19 Comments
Split Stump Side Table | The Wood Grain Cottage

Happy $30 Thursday to ya! April, Jen and I have some fabulous projects in store for you today! Oh how we LOVE $30 Thursday! Here's mine! A while back, I had a great idea pop into my … {read more}

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DIY “Farm” Sign

April 29, 2013 · 9 Comments
DIY Potter Barn Sign | The Wood Grain Cottage

A while back I received a new PB magazine in the mail. After browsing through all those lovely glossy pages, my mind was in sign building mode. I was soo inspired by a few of their signs, that … {read more}

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DIY Laundry Room Side Table- Pottery Barn Style

April 24, 2013 · 31 Comments
DIY Pottery Barn Inspired Side Table | The Wood Grain Cottage

Remember a while back when I showed you the perfect side table for our laundry room? No? It's been awhile.... Well shortly after I proclaimed my whole hearted love for the thing, I talked my … {read more}

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Sunburst Stick Wreath

April 22, 2013 · 26 Comments
DIY Sunburst Wreath | The Wood Grain Cottage

We have this willow tree. It likes to self shed. A lot. And I like to use the sticks. (See here, here or here for proof!) We have a good relationship this tree & I. It's super strong. As … {read more}

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Grain Sack Inspired Mini Burlap Pouch

April 17, 2013 · 4 Comments
DIY Burlap Pouch w/ Grain Sack Logo | The Wood Grain Cottage

A while back, I had this idea of a small burlap pouch with a grain sack inspired logo. I've made this project so many times in my head, that it feels good to actually have it done. And I must say, … {read more}

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