Spotted: Lilly Pulitzer Shoe Storage Ottoman

Last night, I was flipping through my latest issue of Real Simple (disclaimer: it arrived weeks ago...) and found THIS:

This is a GREAT piece that is very versatile. How genius of the folks at Lilly Pulitzer to think this up? It would be ideal in a walk-in closet, master bathroom, bedroom, or even in the living room of a compact loft or apartment. I wish our closet was just a little bit wider to fit this ottoman and transform it into my dressing room! Wishful thinking...

Pottery Barn Coffee Table Construction

Ever heard of the blog Knock Off Wood? No? Keep reading.

My mom introduced my siblings and me to this site, and I was instantly enamored. Basically, this woman in Alaska, Ana, posts plans on how to construct many of the furniture pieces found in your local Pottery Barn-- for free. The cost of materials is usually somewhere between $15-100-- much less than the in-store prices!

My brother Brian set out to build the PB Hyde Coffee Table immediately with plans from Knock Off Wood. For less than $50 and a few hours work, he produced this amazing piece for their living room.







Thank you to Brian and Tammy for letting me showcase their hard work and new table. (Oh, and HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY, BRIAN!)

After seeing Brian's success, Ryan decided to build the PB Rustic Bench that I love for our guest room with these plans. It turned out perfectly! Pictures coming soon!