Without even expecting to set up a pairing, I started going through my beers to see what might complement the flavors in my oh so pink strawberry cake. I immediately gravitated towards a pint of orange blossom braggot. I wanted something sweet, but not too sweet or sour as to overpower my strawberries. I had never tried a braggot, but I like beer and I like mead so it seemed like a win-win.

Well, I found myself standing near our messy “landing pad” near the back door morning and night. The pile of coats, bags, and shoes had become more than I could stand. We don’t have a coat closet near the back door (which we use more than the front door), so I came up with the idea of an armoire to hang our coats and hide the mess.

I have lots of guilty pleasures. This project combines two of them. Firstly, I love to peruse the internet checking out DIY before and after makeovers. Something about seeing how far something has come and the efforts people put into them, make me happy. Second, I do love to look for cheap furniture to fix up. It’s kind of a problem.