EdHart.meIt’s been a hot minute since I’ve been able to produce some videos! And man, I’ve really missed it. I’m constantly battling the tension between being someone who loves to create, but having a job where I manage stuff. Over the course of my career, I’ve found that it’s close to impossible, at least for me, to be both creator and the manager at the same time!
One of my readers, Scott Hawley shared his designed for a nightstand to match his Rustic Farmhouse Bed. Below are step by step instructions on how to build one yourself.
After making a couple mid century modern nightstands for a bedroom renovation, I wanted to add a desk that would compliment the clean and modern look. This easy to build DIY desk design is inspired by mid century modern Scandinavian furniture and the plan can be easily customized for a desk size suited to your own space. It’s a perfect weekend woodworking project for a beginning woodworker!
Tapered legs for woodworking projects like these end tables add an elegant and refined look. They’re super easy to make using a table saw and a basic, inexpensive jig that you can build in about 20 minutes. In this post I’ll show you how to make your own jig and tapered legs.
If you’re been looking for a king version of my Tatami Inspired Platform Bed, you’ve come to the right place! I’ve re-sized the original queen plans and added additional supports to the base to accommodate the larger and heavier 76″ x 80″ standard king mattress. You can access a SketchUp model of the king sized bed here.
I was recently asked to lead a devotional time for a small group and it happened that I’ve been reading through the book of Jeremiah and one of the minor characters in the drama, Baruch, kept standing out to me. I relate to some of the minor characters in the stories of God’s redemptive plan because I’m a pretty minor character in the grand scheme of things. I also think that deep down inside we all really want to be a Paul or a Peter or an Abraham or a Sarah and it’s a comfort to me that even those relegated to the status of rank and file still sometimes get an honorable mention in the scriptures.
What could go better with a morning latte than some crepes? I was inspired to make my own after eating the delicious crepes at Capriccio Cafe in Destin and seeing all the amazing sweet and savory options. The crepe filling options are almost unlimited. All you need is a basic crepe recipe. Oh, and a crepe pan is really helpful.
Grilled lamb chops are the perfect date night dinner, especially when it’s been a busy day and you don’t have a ton of prep time. Where I live, Trader Joe’s is always a sure bet to have New Zealand Lamb racks in stock. I can occasionally find them at Sprouts, but that’s about it. I like to make a simple herb marinade with thyme, rosemary & Italian parsley and then grill them. The presentation is elegant and they’re delicious when paired with a spicy red wine like a Malbec or Cabernet Sauvignon. So good!
A few weeks ago I discovered galettes. For those of you who don’t know, a galette is like an open faced pie. They’re generally made, as best as I can tell, with fruit fillings which is what I’ve been doing. But you can also make them with more savory fare, which I plan to do soon. The awesome thing about galettes is that they’re made to look rustic, so you almost can’t mess them up.
A couple weeks ago, Laree and I drove down for a morning respite walk in the middle of the covid lockdown, and as we parked and made our way to the sidewalk my eye caught an odd looking weed in the street. It turned out to be a tomato plant that had wedged itself between the pavement and the street asphalt. This also happened to be the same weekend the riots broke out downtown after George Floyd was killed. The world is a mess right now.