Come this weekend we’ll all get to set our clocks back an hour which means MORE DAYLIGHTS! WHOOOOOO!
The coming of spring always launches me into a flurry of cleaning, organizing, gardening plans and selecting a few choice projects to do in and around the home over the spring and summer months. I’m slowly starting to wean myself away from harbouring far too many grand ideas in my mind, because that just leads to disappointment.
Pinterest, seemingly, is the new stage for the Mommy Wars and competition is fierce. A theory of which has only been pointed out to me by other bloggers, a thought that didn’t cross my mind before someone else decided it was an issue. I thought it was rather more laughable, the amount of projects we all be pinning, that we know we’ll never have the time for.
Dreaming is lovely. I’d wager that it’s only those individuals, who truly and actually LOVE to make things and tackle DIY projects – whose eyes will get round as pies with all of the possibilities. Reigning in some of my own far-fetched dreams doesn’t really have much to do with concerning myself with what other June Cleaver-ish capabilities and epic time management some other moms have.
Meh. Who carrrrrreeees. I’m not gonna snark on outlandish birthday parties or all of the DIY everything that’s going on, because – my precious energy? Wasted. It’s only a mom-petition if I consider it one. (Plus, I not-so-secretly covet all of that action.)
What I AM going to do is channel that energy to tackle some kick-ass projects this spring that I’ve been yearning to do. Because I sort of LOVE to make stuff. Almost as much as I love my children and partner, good coffee and food, daily yoga and running (who knew?!) and indulging in liquid libations every now and then.
First up on the calendar? Toddler beds. Specifically, it’s a toss-up between switching out the crib and toddler bed in my kids’ shared room with a set of toddler bunk beds and also making a cosy corner reading nook / extra bed in the playroom for naps and toddler friendly sleep-overs. Because those have started happening.
So. Help me choose why don’t you!
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Ana White has a brag listing feature on each of her DIY tutorials. Love this rendition. The stuff her readers make? A M A Z I N G.
Get the free tutorial via Ana White, via Being Brook
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I love the execution of this one. As seen on Twin Dragonfly Designs
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I just looked at my living room wall and thought about moving my vinatge couch to my sewing room/office and making a larger version (different colour palette), like this for that spot. We spend a lot of sweet mornings where the sunlight is glorious in this room and the retro couch while gorgeous, isn’t the most comfy for reading/jumping and body piling/snuggling. Uh oh.
Get the tutorial via Project Nursery
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Now this is fun, and doable space-wise for our playroom, since a number of their toy baskets and larger itmes could be stored underneath…or, it could act as a permanent fort.
Get the tutorial via The Mommyhood Memos
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Wow. Just wow. One of Ana’s hardcore fans of her plans made this and about 20 other of her projects, making them truly his own! I don’t have the skills for something like this, but it is inspiring.
Get the tutorial and more loft bed inspiration via Ana White
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Modern with a touch of rustic flair (pallets).
Get the tutorial via The Mombot
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Simple, modern, cute.
Get the tutorial via Apartment Therapy
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I really want to love this one. I love the rustic charm, although I fear it’s a bit rough tactile wise. I’d probably round the edges and maybe give it a translucent white wash and beeswax finish to brighten it up a bit, yet still keep the worn texture.
Get the tutorial via Lori Danelle
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I have two! Oh glorious day. I really dig the un-toddleriffic look of this. Not everything has to scream toddlers! Babies! Primary colours! Yay!
Get the tutorial via Fab Rehab Creations
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Laying low, this one is a lovely, easy choice to make for the Montessori enthusiasts, or those who like to keep things sweet and simple.
Get the tutorial via Snap Guide
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Told ya I loved Ana White. Apparently, many others do too. This is from her brag pages, hosted on the tutorial page for this project.
Find the tutorial via Ana White
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Oh, Ana White. How I girl crush on thee.
Get the detailed tutorial via Ana White
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Original article and pictures take www.babble.com site
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