DIY Rustic Bench

Although I love DIY projects, I'm rarely that satisfied with the results. However, in the Feb/March 2010 issue of ReadyMade magazine there is a DIY project that I think is pretty foolproof and it looks incredible.

The project takes a thick piece of floor joist and attaches metal legs to it to form a bench. The wood can be found in a salvage yard and the legs can either be found or can be ordered from hairpinlegs.com ($14-$30 per leg)

I love the combination of rustic with modern. This bench would look great by our front door for putting on shoes and boots or around a low table on the patio.

I will post my results after I try this one!

Crazy Sexy Wool

I just happened this great knitting site Wool and the Gang. Featuring knitting kits with "crazy sexy wool" from Peru and very cool styles and patterns that are still easy enough for those new to knitting.

I love, love, love, the super long vest in forest green wool called "Big Joe". The kit with with all the wool is $189. I'm not sure I personally have the patience to make this, but if anyone out there wants to knit it for me I'd be happy to receive it!

Actually, the site does offer readymade knitwear for sale as well. Big Joe is $298 if you don't want the hassle of knitting it yourself.