Category Archives: Kids Furniture

The Student(s) and the Teacher(s)

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Shawn Nichols

Last Christmas my daughter received a Youtube gift package from me. Well, me and her two favorite Youtubers: Bob Claggett and April Wilkerson. It had stickers and pencils along with a really cool note from Bob. This meant she needed … Continue reading →

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Winds of Change

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Shawn Nichols

I know. It’s been a while… Since my last post, I’ve made two trips to Florida, quit my job, started another one, and finished a few woodworking projects – including this one that made it’s way to the PopWood blog. … Continue reading →

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Wildflower Seed on the Sand and Stone

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Shawn Nichols

This summer has been filled with mental breaks as I gear up for my next big project: The Dining Room table. I spent some time with the girls and knocked out some stuff for the house and garden. This project … Continue reading →

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Two Each. Her Own.

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Shawn Nichols

In my brief tenure as a father, I’ve learned many lessons. One of the most crucial came shortly after our second daughter was born. I was concerned I would never love a second child as much as I loved the … Continue reading →

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Love Thy Neighbor

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Shawn Nichols

With the dresser safely in the rear view mirror, I’m ready to move on.  Today’s post is a first in a series of catching you up on few side projects I cooked up and some I still have cooking. I … Continue reading →

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Fall Fun

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Shawn Nichols

Multitasking gets a bad rap. I was always the kid with headphones on listening to music while walking to class, playing Nintendo, or just about anything else that let me. As the gray hair count increases I find myself listening … Continue reading →

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Summer Seating Dilemma

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Shawn Nichols

A few months after moving into our house in Cleveland, I had to take a two-week trip to Europe for work. This was the first time I’d been away from my wife and daughter for such an extended period. Time zone … Continue reading →

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It Takes a Village

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Shawn Nichols

In today’s final installment of Colin’s Toy Chest build I’d like to send a special shout out to the many people who made this build possible. ChuckM for helping miter the mouldings on the rickety miter saw at the shop, … Continue reading →

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Developing a Fondness for Milk Paint

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Shawn Nichols

During my last project I was extremely perplexed with the consistency of my milk paint. I think it was inexperience more than anything. This time I had a strange clarity, which gives credence to the old adage about getting off … Continue reading →

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Working on the Top

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Shawn Nichols

Two years ago I tried my hand at online ordering of wood from Shannon over at Hardwood to Go. I got one of those Surprise Packs hoping to get some small pieces to make cutting boards at our community woodshop. … Continue reading →

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