Makeover Monday – The ‘I did nothing’ edition
I actually have several projects lined up to show you in the future, but I did nothing to make today’s post possible. Well, no actual work that is. I did use my fingers whilst sitting on the sofa, for whatever that’s worth.
I was reading one of my favorite blogs and started hopping from there, eventually landing on one of the most fabulous blogs I have ever seen.
Seriously.
I’m going to give you the link now because I know you’re dying of curiosity, but please don’t leave me just yet, ok?
Now I am a DIY girl, but I’ve got nothing on Ana. She’s a self-taught carpenter extraordinaire and she is amazing y’all. Totally amazing.
She started like many of us, with champagne taste and a beer budget, and she decided to do it herself and save a bundle. This bed was her first project:
photo and design by Knock Off Wood-all praise & credit to Ana
Yes. She made that.
Impressive, right? And you can make it too, with a few tools, $120, and her easy-to-follow plans.
Does it look familiar? It might, because it’s actually a knock-off of this bed from Pottery Barn. Except it’s $1230 cheaper.
$1230. Or as I like to think of it, 5 round-trip airplane tickets to Disney. Not bad, right?
She has plans for knock-off furniture of all sorts, inspired by upscale stores like Pottery Barn, Land of Nod, and Restoration Hardware. She even has a dining room table inspired by a $2750 Restoration Hardware piece – her cost? $9.98.
Nine-ninety-eight.
A dining room table. For less than ten dollars. And it’s gorgeous.
You’re totally sold, aren’t you?
So was I. Which is exactly why I fully intend to make these (complete with wall clips)
Again, all credit to Knock Off Wood (my new hero)
appear in our playroom. How awesome is that setup? Totally needed.
Ana’s blog has inspired me to take my garage full of tools and my DIY spirit to the next level. Now in my case I wasn’t exactly planning on buying new furniture so she might be costing me money rather than saving it. But we won’t be focusing on that little detail. Instead, I’m getting excited about how beautiful my house will be when I crank out a few of Ana’s projects.
Now if she only offered a professional organizing service, I’d really be in business.
*Full disclosure – I’m getting nada for writing this. I wasn’t asked to write it, I’m not being paid for writing it, and I have no vested interest in anything here. I’m just all about the sharing.
Oh, and PS) I forgot one of the very best parts – her plans are free. FREE! This girl rocks, y’all. Check her out!
Tags: DIY, Knock Off Wood, Makeover Monday, Pottery Barn
Makeover Monday | Heather January 25, 2010
By Leanne, January 25, 2010 @ 2:59 pm
You are my newest hero. I have such desires to do these kinds of projects but I absolutely lack carpentry know-how. I applaud you!! (and Ana!)
By Becca - Our Crazy Boys, January 25, 2010 @ 4:21 pm
I love it! I’m making a list for my husband right now…
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By tracym, January 25, 2010 @ 10:04 pm
Wow – off to check it out! Thank you!
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By Darcie - Such The Spot, January 26, 2010 @ 10:13 am
Gorgeous! What a great find.
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By Amanda, January 26, 2010 @ 10:05 pm
oh now…..i just MUST go check this out!
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