Tag: knockoff

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One of the reasons why I started building my own furniture was because I couldn’t afford to buy the pieces I was drooling over in the windows of stores (cue, “how much is that doggy in the window”, but sub “doggy” for “dresser”). That being said, I was pretty stoked when I was asked to join in on a knockoff furniture challenge with a slew of amazingly talented bloggers. Even cooler, our budget was less than $100. So, I made a replica of a $400 nightstand from reclaimed pallet wood and $40 in lumber. Even cooler, I partnered up with my amazing family at DAP Products to turn this vision into a budget-friendly reality!

west elm diy blanket ladder
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Winter is coming… and no, that’s not a Game of Thrones reference (even though I do love me some Jon Snow), but the cold is definitely creeping in! With cold weather comes lots of snuggling up on the couch with some hot cocoa and Netflix… so, it’s only natural that I’ve been wanting a blanket ladder in my apartment! Well, lucky me, because I was able to team up with my besties at DAP Products to make

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Woodworking

DIY Pallet Wood Serving Tray

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I am well aware that I am a crazy DIY lady who hunts around and looks for really expensive projects to knockoff (hence the name, DIY Huntress). But, I swear this one dropped right into my lap (or really, my iPhone) and it was too perfect not to try. When I saw that West Elm was essentially selling pallet wood trays for right around $100, I nearly fell out of my chair and rolled into fetal position.