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In our previous post, we upcycled the rails and mattress platform from an old baby crib. This crib could not be reused or donated as it didn't meet current US government safety standards. Rather than send it to the landfill, our friends offered it to us. 

This project comes together using the spindles from the crib side. We're making a side table that doubles as storage for Steph's pet dog Mac's stuffed animals! 

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It wasn't until we were filming the video for this post that we realized how long this project has been in the making! Back in May, 2019, we were offered an old baby crib. We had no idea how we could reuse the parts, but we decided to take it.

​Actually, the one thing I knew we wouldn't be using it for was to make a bench. Those crib-to-bench transformation are everywhere so we needed to think outside the box.

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We sourced the stump for this project well over a year ago and, it's been hanging out in the garage drying all that time. Steph loves to bring natural elements into her home decor and she thought the stump would make a unique footstool for her living room. 

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Happy New Year! Wow, 2020--back in the early 80's, I can remember thinking about how far away it seemed, but just like that, it's 2020!

To celebrate the new year, we are sharing a storage project. Storage solutions are a running theme for most people in January so we thought this was appropriate. This project has been in the works for a while as Steph needed a better solution to storing and accessing Mac's food. 

Here's her solution to storing 40 pounds of dog food!

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Up to this point, we've always shared projects from start to finish, but not this one! We're showing the build here, but we are collaborating with our YouTube friend, Christina from Pretty Distressed, who will be sharing the finish.

Christina searched the internet and found a project from Pottery Barn's website to duplicate. It's a rustic Christmas tree that has been discontinued for many years. This is our interpretation of the design using readily available and inexpensive paint sticks. 

Take a look at the video to see how it all came together!