Upcycling My Christmas Tree on a Budget I kept putting off decorating the tree this year—first I needed to pack away Halloween, then Thanksgiving kept me busy—and for weeks the boxed tree waited in the stairwell. Eventually I decided it was time to stop talking and start reimagining the tree I already had, without spending … Read more

Fall is in the air, and there’s no better way to welcome the season than with a DIY fall wreath on your door or wall. That idea sent me to the local dollar store in search of a simple, budget-friendly base for an autumn project—and I ended up turning a plain green vine into a … Read more

Christmas in July Blog Hop: Repurposed Rustic Wood Slices and Year-Round Ideas Welcome to the final Wednesday of our Christmas in July Blog Hop. I’ve been co-hosting this event with a talented group of bloggers, and we’ve shared a variety of festive projects to inspire your holiday crafting. Over the last few weeks I’ve been … Read more

Happy New Year and welcome to The Boondocks Blog! As the year—and a new decade—begins, we’d like to introduce ourselves: the new faces helping to carry this creative space forward. Hello! Nice to Meet You We’re Jane and Sonja, sisters who share a passion for DIY, crafting, upcycling and simple, nature-inspired home decor. For nearly … Read more

February has flown by and it turned out to be my busiest month yet. I spent most of my time redoing the girls’ bedroom and finishing a loft space in our house. Today I want to share how decorating became simple and enjoyable thanks to the DIY Home Planner. I’ll include a few photos and … Read more

In an effort to get my life in order, I started organizing everything in sight. The dining room had become an eyesore, slowly collecting things that didn’t belong—bags of dog food, cans, and other pet supplies. I decided it was time to create a simple, attractive dog food storage container that could sit in plain … Read more

I had a persistent problem in my living room with a glass block window on the wall. In this post I’ll show the simple, inexpensive solution I used to reduce the blinding sunlight while still allowing pleasant daylight into the room. Below is what the area looked like before. What exactly was the issue? Take … Read more

Repurposed Cassette Holder and Director’s Chair: The Showcase Table I picked up this charming old cassette holder back in college, along with a stereo system and massive speakers that left my ears ringing. At the time it was perfect for storing my growing cassette collection, but years later cassettes became obsolete and the piece sat, … Read more

Master Bedroom Mood Board and DIY Plan This may be the hardest post I’ve written so far, but here goes: a mood board for the master bedroom. I’ve never made one before, so I’m learning as I go. The goal is simple — use a mood board to visualize the results of upcoming DIY projects … Read more

Now that the Christmas tree is up and glowing, it’s time to bring the same festive energy to the rest of the house. I especially enjoy styling the bookcases in the living room — adding string lights instantly creates a warm, cozy evening atmosphere. Below I’ll show how I repurposed older pieces and simple materials … Read more