i've been crafty

Yep, I've been using power tools. good times. 

scary

I needed a low, narrow bookcase to serve as an end table in my living room. 

I couldn't find one to fit that wasn't uber-expensive (aka Pottery Barn).

 So, I made one. 

Well, to be fair, Ben and my dad did a lot of it...

Before she was painted.

In all her turquoise glory, 

with some Ironstone pieces gifted to me from my Nanny.

We used THIS plan from Knock-Off Wood. It really was simple. It helps that my dad has all the necessary power tools and all that.

I'm so happy with how it turned out! I chose the color bc eventually I plan on putting drapes in the
living room that have that grayish turquoise color in them....posted about it HERE.

So yea...I'm a regular carpenter over here. Who needs a job as an attorney?!
I've got another DIY project that I'll be sharing soon!