
I started this blog over three years ago when I was pregnant with my third son and my husband was doing a year long deployment in Iraq. At first, it was just a place to share the preschool activities I was doing with my two older boys who were 3 and 4 at the time...over time I discovered the amazing world of DIY blogs and I slowly started to do my own projects.
When my husband came home at Christmastime in 2011 I asked him to please teach me how to use some of his power tools. I had found the amazing Ana White and wanted to build! He agreed and together we built a headboard, with him patiently showing me how to use the circular saw, drill, and some woodworking basics. The results were pretty fantastic and it ignited my love of building!





What do you think? Upcycling genius or waste of a headboard? I'd love to hear your thoughts!
Oh! And be sure to pop by tomorrow for my Summer Home Tour with All Things Home! They're getting started today over at Worthington Court!
Donna @ My Sweet Things says
Upcycling Genius! I've had an old headboard in my basement for years and I've been wanting a potting station for my deck. I'll be adding this table to my project list and my husband will be happy to get the headboard out of the basement. Win-win. Thanks for sharing!
Melissa Riker says
Oh yay! I'd love to see yours if you try it with your headboard too!!
Dawn says
This came out gorgeous, Melissa! So smart. Hope you guys are all adjusting well to your new city! Looks like you wasted no time decorating the new place. It's looks amazing! π
Melissa Riker says
Thanks Dawn-I'm sure you know how it is, my hubby wanted to get as settled as possible before heading back to work!
Ann says
Thanks so very much for linking your products used to Amazon. I'm often reading my tablet on the go and I can put these selections into my Amazon wish list. When I get home I can order..or use that list in my local hardware store if I need the product now.
Melissa Riker says
I mean to do it all the time Ann and honestly forget! I'm glad it helped-your comment will be my motivation to keep trying to do it!
Connie Teasley says
Talent just jumps off you!
Melissa Riker says
Aw, you're too sweet Connie!! I think it's a combination of frugality and hoarding!! π
keri @ shaken together says
I just love this! Now that I have a slightly green thumb, I am obsessed with growing plants and herbs and veggies. I definitely think I need a potting bench now!
Melissa Riker says
I'm the same Keri, I've been working for years and years trying to turn this black thumb green and it's finally working-a little, I hope!
Rachel @ BubblyNatureCreations.com says
Such a great idea and reuse!! I would love a potting bench! π Pinning!
Melissa Riker says
Thanks Rachel, I've always wanted a potting bench too!
Vidya @ Whats Ur Home Story says
That's pretty neat. I'm still after my hubby to help me wit making the garden bed. Have pinned your post like for ever!
Emily @ Two Purple Couches says
This is gorgeous, Melissa! And I love that you were able to upcycle a piece that holds special meaning for you and your husband; what a cool way to keep it with you!
Melissa Riker says
Thanks Emily, I was so happy we found a way to keep it and turn it into something new!
Gwen says
That is fantastic, Melissa! I would hate to part with that as well. What an awesome idea!
Melissa Riker says
Thanks so much Gwen!!
Julie Shearer says
Beautifully done.
Melissa Riker says
Thanks so much Julie!!
Debbie says
What a great idea! I need a new potting bench and I am going to try this! Great tutorial.
karen@somewhatquirky says
Looks like upcycling genius to me. Perfect size, perfect height. Just perfect.
Kim says
I love this idea. And you had the perfect headboard for it. I want some work bench and pot stands on my deck and this looks like the perfect solution. Thanks.
Melissa Riker says
I'm glad you liked it Kim, I'm so happy to finally have a "home" for my gardening supplies and not be breaking my back whenever I pot anything!
Barbara L says
Love this idea! I have an old headboard I couldnt bear to part with cause I knew I would upcycle it into something else someday.....thanks for the idea!!!
Reema @ Uratex Hotel Mattress says
It looks so amazing, you actually did that it's great. Thank you for sharing this one will try to ask my dad to create this one.