Must Make: Painted Brick Books

This idea is so simple and fun but I somehow never discovered it before.  Painted bricks all lined up to look like a book collection.  Love it!

You can buy them ready made ...

via light reading london

...or DIY your own collection.  Get some tips from the video tutorial from how to eugene  or a pictorial one from KU Alum.

Wouldn't these make a fun outdoor accessory?

Flashback Friday: Vintage Coffee Can Tiered Tray

An oldie but a goodie, this was an easy way to repurpose a few great old coffee tins I had picked up along the way.  It's easy to do and practical too.  Full directions on how to make your own here.

Wood Spoon Valentine

We don't do a big thing for V day nor is Aggie old enough to give out any of those adorable kid valentine cards.  That doesn't mean the day should go totally without note so I cooked up this grown-up Valentine - a personalized wooden spoon.


It's super simple and cheap but also practical.  I think it will be a fun little reminder whenever we cook.  They would also make a fun wedding gift tag or hostess gift.


I simply freehanded a heart with our initials, traced over the doodle with a wood burning tool and added a little black trim to the handles with a sharpie.  Cost less than $2 and it will be a nice little reminder when each of us are cooking for the other.



What about you?  Am I the only one in blogland without a full blown Valentine Day bash?