Workin’ It: 15 DIY Desks You Can Build

To continue on our organization kick (all month long, get ready!), we turn our attention to DIY desks. We’ve shown you a few wall-mounted ones, a handful of standing ones, and now it’s about 15 ways use shelves, file cabinets, and old doors to create your own custom workspace. Time to get building!

Hairpin Legs

First up, this mod desk is made using hairpin legs and a basic work surface, likely found at Ikea or Home Depot. So easy! We also love the caddies hanging on the wall for crafty odds and ends. (via For Me For You)

Repurposed Books Desk

This genius move for a reception desk at a library is color-organized and repurposed. #winning!(via Recyclart)

Minimalist Work Horse Desk

This basic is likely similar to something you’ve seen before. Two work horses and a desktop from Ikea, and you’re done. (via Instructables)

Oak Shelf Desk

We know it’s simple, but this might be our favorite on the list. We love that it works as a hallway console when it’s not being used as a desk as well. (via Design*Sponge)

Pipe Desk

How cool is this? It looks straight out of Restoration Hardware. (via Cafe Cartolina)

Craft Room Counter Desk

We’ve seen our share of craft rooms, but this one is so well organized that it could easily double as a regular home office. The base of the desk is made using cabinets that you can build into the wall. (via How to Nest for Less)

Letter Leg

Alright, this doesn’t actually lead to a tutorial but we think you could figure something out if you find a letter as epic as this, right? (via Frenchy Fancy)

Hanging Shelf Desk

It’s like a murphy bed… but a desk! Huzzah! (via Murray Mitchell)

File Cabinet Desk

Now this is a file cabinet DIY we can get behind! The black cabinets manage to look chic and modern underneath a rustic piece of wood. (via Design*Sponge)

Vintage Doors

Sadly, this does not lead to a tutorial but it’s such a cool idea we had to include it. It’s a pair of doors where one is used as the main desk and the other has all sorts of handy compartments. (via Flor)

Concealed into Bookshelves

Or maybe you want to sneak a standing desk into your interior design scene? Set up your bookshelves so that there happens to be an extra large one at the right height. (via Apartment Therapy)

Mid-Century Modern

Doesn’t this look like a vintage piece? It’s an old mini dresser underneath a desktop. We love that they painted the drawer faces white. (via Manhattan Nest)

Places for Everything

This clever move makes stencils out of painter’s tape to create little wooden places for your headphones, phone, laptop, and coffee. (via HGTV)

Retro Sewing Machine Legs

Now that’s a gorgeous pair of legs! (via Emmas Designblogg)

Fold Out Desk

Last, this seems like something you could totally do if you had one of those old school iron cupboards. (via Apartment Therapy)

If you’ve ever craved Yellowstone's more rural, rustic backdrop and rugged men in your The Bachelor viewings, boy do I have the show for you. Farmer Wants a Wife returned for its third season on March 20 on Fox, and we can’t get enough. This season welcomes a new host, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, who brings a fresh energy and nuanced charm to the series. From Kimberly and her husband, Brad Paisley, spilling all the tea on their longtime marriage to four farmers searching for love, season three is packed with all the romance and drama you crave!

Here’s all the latest on what you can expect in Farmer Wants a Wife season 3!

What's Farmer Wants a Wife about?

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Farmer Wants A Wife is a reality show where four farmers look for love as they get to know 32 women from across the country. Yeehaw!

Wait, there’s a new host for Farmer Wants A Wife season 3?

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Country singer Jennifer Nettles hosted the previous two seasons and passed on the baton to Kimberly William-Paisley for this season, and it's as if shewas made for this (very) niche role. Kimberly, who married country singer Brad Paisley 21 years ago, relates all too well to the ladies in search of a farmer’s love and country lifestyle.

Before the third season’s premiere, People caught up with Kimberly, where she shared “Because I’m a city girl who embraced the country life when I married my husband twenty-one years ago, I related to the allure of a farmer for these ladies," she said. "I really appreciate how dedicated this show and its producers are in helping these hopeful farmers and women find love."

​Who are the lucky farmers this season?!

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The four farmers who will appear on the hit dating show are cuter than ever! Here's the rundown:

  • John Sansone: a soy, corn, and wheat farmer in St. Louis, Missouri.
  • Jay Woods: a hay and cattle farmer in Florence, Alabama.
  • Matt Warren: an avocado and exotic fruit farmer in Visalia, California.
  • Colton Hendricks: a cattle rancher and horse trainer in Mena, Arkansas.

John Sansone is a 25 year-old soy, corn, and wheat farmer based out of St. Louis, Missouri, and let me tell ya, John is booked and busy! He is currently studying for his law degree and continuing to make his family proud on his grandfather’s farm. John is looking for a woman who can keep up with his busy schedule – which I guess is Suits à la farming.

Jay Woods is a 25 year-old hay and cattle farmer based out of Florence, Alabama. While he loves his crossword puzzles and reading come nighttime, he’s busy getting his hands dirty during the day (farming of course, get your head out of the gutter!). When his dreams of becoming a pro football player were cut short due to an injury in college – the man went to Duke University, BTW – he took the time to think about what made him happiest outside of football. The answer was growing up in the countryside on his grandfather’s horse farm. Now, he’s looking for the right woman for him, with a little added pressure from his mom.

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Matt Warren is a 30 year-old first generation avocado and exotic fruit farmer based out of Visalia, California, and he’s looking for love! Matt is pretty new to the farmer’s life, as he traded in his construction tools for farming tools to help his family after the tragic passing of his sister-in-law’s parents ( I’m already invested in this man’s story).

Colton Hendricks is a 28 year-old cattle rancher and horse trainer based out of Mena, Arkansas. Growing up on a farm and working alongside his dad instilled a hard work ethic within him. Now, Colton wants to meet a woman who can integrate into his tight-knit family while also building a family of their own (on the farm, of course).

Where to watch season 3 of Farmer Wants a Wife.

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Farmer Wants a Wife premiered on March 20, 2025 and airs every Thursday on Fox at 9pm EST. It's available to stream the next day on Hulu.

How many episodes are in Farmer Wants A Wife season 3?

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Based on the fact season 1 had 11 episodes and season 2 had 14, Farmer Wants A Wife season 3 should have around or more than 10.

Read up on Hallmark's Western Historical Romance When Hope Calls Is Perfect For Yellowstone Lovers for another great TV recommendation!

Grey's Anatomy first premiered on March 27, 2005, and has remained a powerhouse medical drama ever since.

Fans immediately fell in love with the OG surgical interns, including Meredith, Cristina, Izzie, Alex, and George, as well as authority figures like Dr. Miranda Bailey and Dr. Richard Webber. And, of course, we can't forget about Meredith's heartthrob affair partner-turned-husband, Dr. Derek Shepherd, also known as "McDreamy."

The show followed the original cast as they all delved deeper into their careers, encountering riveting medical cases and plenty of interpersonal relationship drama along the way.

However, since Grey's Anatomy has continued running for 21 seasons, the show has needed plenty of extra, outside actors to portray patients, bereaved loved ones, and sometimes, other doctors. That's precisely how so many celebrities ended up making appearances on the beloved drama.

Let's take a walk down memory lane and revisit some Grey's Anatomy celeb cameos you might've forgotten even happened. Warning: spoilers abound.

Scroll to see all the Grey's Anatomy celebrity cameo you totally forgot happened!

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1. Sarah Paulson

Fans of Grey's Anatomy know that one of the overarching themes of the show is Meredith's familial trauma and how it follows her into her adult life.

She was raised by Dr. Ellis Grey, a trailblazing female surgeon who struggled to balance her medical career with being a supportive mother. Meredith also has an alcoholic father, later learns about her mother's affair with Dr. Richard Webber, and winds up having two half-sisters.

So, in Season 6 Episode 15, actress Sarah Paulson, most known for her role in American Horror Story, starred as a young Ellis Grey in a flashback as she worked alongside Dr. Webber on a 1982 AIDs case.

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2. Tessa Thompson

You might've forgotten how, in Season 2, Dr. Webber's 14-year-old niece, Camille, arrived at the hospital on her prom night. This important role was played by Tessa Thompson, who has been in movies like Thor: Ragnarok and Men in Black: International, as well as the popular TV show Westworld.

In this Grey's Anatomy episode, Camille gets busy with her boyfriend Brian when she passes out. It was discovered that Camille had ovarian cancer, so her surgical team removed one of her ovaries. Then, in Season 4, Camille returns after realizing her cancer has spread and she's going to die.

This was a gut-wrenching subplot that hit especially close to home among viewers due to the sheer love the fanbase developed for Dr. Webber.

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3. Sarah Chalke

Sarah Chalke moved women everywhere with her performance as Kate Mularkey in the TV series Firefly Lane. However, years earlier, she also appeared on Grey's Anatomy as a terrified yet diligent single mother named Casey Hedges.

In Season 9, Episode 19, Casey arrives at the hospital with her young son, who is experiencing a host of symptoms that resemble a virus. Nonetheless, she doesn't back down and keeps researching until she ultimately helps her son get diagnosed with Kawasaki disease.

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4. Millie Bobby Brown

Before Millie Bobby Brown became known as the powerful Eleven on Stranger Things, she joined the Grey's Anatomy cast for Season 11, Episode 15. She played Ruby, a little girl who called the hospital directly after her mother fell, and she wasn't able to get in touch with emergency services due to an earthquake.

Dr. Owen Hunt and Dr. Amelia Shepherd are forced to teach Ruby how to check her mother's breathing and perform chest compressions over the phone. Then, when the battery on Ruby's phone runs out, she's left on her own until emergency services show up.

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5. Abigail Breslin

In Season 3, Episode 3, the young Abigail Breslin made a notable appearance as a patient of Dr. Alex Karev's. She starred as Megan Clover, a little girl who thought she had superpowers because she didn't have the ability to feel pain.

Megan was ultimately diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder known as congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis (CIPA).

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6. Dylan Minnette

Before Dylan Minnette took on his most famous role as Clay Jensen in 13 Reasons Why, he depicted an adorable little boy named Ryan in Season 4, Episode 5 of Grey's Anatomy.

Ryan was born with no external ears, so he goes "trick or treating for ears" with Meredith in order to get other surgical staff members on board for a pro bono ear reconstruction surgery.

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7. Ernie Hudson

Ernie Hudson, the beloved Ghostbusters star, also made an unexpected cameo in Season 8, Episode 7. He played Dr. Brad McDougall, a doctor from Seattle Presbyterian.

Dr. Owen Hunt, who was, at that point, in the show, the Chief of Surgery, is trying to get his staff ready for a big softball game against the rival hospital. Ernie Hudson winds up delivering some nice trash talk as he leads his team on the diamond.

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8. Leslie Grossman

Finally, you might best know Leslie Grossman from American Horror Story: Cult, but she played a woman named Lauren Hammer in Season 5, Episode 9 of Grey's Anatomy.

Lauren shows up at the hospital with stomach pain and believes she has cancer, but her husband, Seth, claims she's just a hypochondriac. In the end, it turned out she'd just given herself a staph infection from taking antibiotics she had purchased online.

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If you've been invited to an Easterpotluck but haven't made an Easter side dish yet, have no fear! These unexpected, vibrant dishes are here to steal the show! From creamy casseroles and dips to seasonal soups and refreshing salads, there's something on this list that everyone will want a bite of.

Choose from 41 delightful Easter recipes that work as appetizers and savor an Easter Sunday with a feast for family and friends.

Feel Good Foodie

Green Goddess Salad

If you're looking for a healthy Easter side dish that still tastes amazing, this Green Goddess salad is right up your alley. The dressing is full of lemon juice, cheese, rice vinegar, and garlic for a seriously yummy side dish. (via Feel Good Foodie for Brit + Co)

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Bite-Sized Eggs Benedict

Even if you're not having an Easter brunch extravaganza, we're all about breakfast for dinner, so we'll add these bites to our menu regardless. (via Brit + Co)

Evolving Table

Mashed Cauliflower Purée

Cauliflower has become an Easter side dish fave, and this garlicky recipe (also keto!) only gives us more reasons to keep the momentum going. (via Evolving Table for Brit + Co)

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Scallion & Greek Yogurt Slow-Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Despite the intricate, show-stopping appearance of these mashed potatoes, they're surprisingly easy to put together, thanks to your slow-cooker! (via Brit + Co)

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Cheesy, Garlic-Roasted Asparagus

No one is going to pass up a vegetable that tastes like garlic bread... or one that's covered in cheese, at that. (via Brit + Co)

Alan Campbell

Greens & Citrus Salad with Tahini-Ginger Dressing

With plenty of veg and flavorful add-ins, this salad is clearly too legit to quit. (via Season: A Year of Wine Country Food, Farming, Family, & Friends for Brit + Co)

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Keto Cheesy Brussels Sprouts With Bacon

This hearty Easter side dish is as easy as it is delicious. After all, everything is better with bacon and plenty of cheese sauce. (via Brit + Co)

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Portia's Green Soup

We've been dreaming about this Bridgerton-inspired recipe, and we're pretty sure you will be, too. Avocado, cucumber, and chives give 'refreshing' a whole new meaning. (via The Unofficial Bridgerton Cookbook for Brit + Co)

Jessica Smith

DIY Potato Salad

The herbs in this potato salad make it totally spring-ready. It's also a great option for all your spring picnics and summer BBQ get-togethers! (via Brit + Co)

Justina Huddleston

Roasted Broccoli

If you’re feeding a crowd of picky eaters with different dietary needs, this tasty Easter side dish is a must. It’s also vegan, paleo, and Whole30-friendly! (via Justina Huddleston for Brit + Co)

Melanie Burke

Steamed Artichoke with Garlic Butter

If someone in your crew claims that they aren’t "into vegetables," the dreamy garlic butter that's used for dunking this steamed artichoke might just be a turning point for them. They'll thank you after they've devoured this whole Easter side dish! (via Melanie Burke for Brit + Co)

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Sweet Potatoes in a Blanket

Why serve crescent rolls solo when you can stuff them with roasted sweet potato wedges, caramelized onions, and melty cheese? (via Brit + Co)

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Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Pink Tahini Sauce

You can’t go wrong with crispy smashed 'taters, especially when they’re served with plenty of gooey brie cheese. (via Brit + Co)

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Crunchy Green Beans with Butter

Green beans might not seem like an exciting Easter side dish to bring to a potluck, but we guarantee these will be a crowd-pleaser. The original recipe makes enough for just four people, so adjust it accordingly! (via Brit + Co)

Sarah Anderson

Smoked Salmon Poke Bites

These easy bites work as a side dish to your entrée, or as an appetizer that you can snack on before the rest of the fam arrives for Easter dinner. You can totally customize these babies and remove or add any ingredients that you wish. (via Sarah Anderson for Brit + Co)

Half Baked Harvest

Baked Artichokes With Honey Whipped Feta

Dip these baked panko-coated artichokes into a sweet and creamy honey-whipped feta cheese for all your spring holidays. Everyone's going to love it at Easter! (via Half Baked Harvest)

Give Recipe

Cheesy Cabbage Casserole

Here us out on cabbage: when you bake this underrated veg with cheese and herbs, even kids will love it. (via Give Recipe)

The Girl On Bloor

Cream of Asparagus Soup

This perfect spring soup turns our favorite spring veg into the star of the show. It's full of fresh and vibrant flavors! (via The Girl On Bloor)

Barley & Sage

Roasted Golden Beet Salad with Farro

Roasted beets, farro, goat cheese, and crunchy almonds are a perfect side for a crowd and meal for everyday. (via Barley & Sage)

No Eggs or Ham

Toast with Oregano-Truffle Cream Cheese & Tomatoes

Inspired by breakfast in Barcelona, this simple recipe of toasted bread is topped with olive oil, tomatoes, and oregano-truffle cream cheese is so good. (via No Eggs or Ham)

Gastroplant

Kale Stir Fry with Mushroom & Red Onion

Seasoned with balsamic vinegar and soy sauce, this simple and satisfying side dish takes just 15 minutes to make! (via Gastroplant)

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Cabbage And Peas

Add a pop of spring green to your table with this bright salad made from cabbage and sweet peas. (via This Wife Cooks)

Pink Owl Kitchen

Southern Baked Mac & Cheese

If you're looking for classic, soul food on your Easter Sunday this creamy baked macaroni and cheese with a crusty top is the best! (via Pink Owl Kitchen)

Veggie Society

Vegan Split Pea Soup

Creamy split green peas and golden potatoes made in a dutch oven is a delicious vegan meal.(via Veggie Society)

Forks & Foliage

Cucumber Mint Yogurt Salad

This refreshing, creamy dish is super simple and requires just 5 minutes to make. Pair it with toasty bread or crackers for the ultimate Easter side dish! (via Forks & Foliage)

Feel Good Foodie

Roasted Parmesan Potatoes

Crispy potatoes are always a crowd pleaser. These oven-roasted parmesan baby potatoes are a perfect as a side dish no matter what season. (via Feel Good Foodie)

Amanda Wilens

Simple Charcuterie Board

Stand out from the potluck crowd with a gorgeous charcuterie board. Amanda Wilens shows you how to build one to impress. (via Amanda Wilens)

A Spicy Perspective

Focaccia Bread with Roasted Garlic & Olives

This focaccia has a rich olive oil flavor with pieces of roasted garlic and Kalamata olives to add briny contrast. It makes a wonderful, carby side dish for any Easter potluck spread! (via A Spicy Perspective)

Takes Two Eggs

Korean Corn Cheese

Corn and mozzarella cheese makes for a delicious side dish that's fairly easy to make – and even easier to devour. (via Takes Two Eggs)

The Edgy Veg

Grilled Peaches & Pimento Pizza

Bring the pizza party to the Easter potluck with this seasonal dish you can easily grill or bake. (via The Edgy Veg)

Culinary Hill

Farro Salad with Peas & Feta

This light and delicious farro salad has peas, arugula, feta, and a juicy lemon dressing. (via Culinary Hill)

Fancy Peasant

Zucchini Chips

Make chips for your favorite dip from zucchini and eggplant for the best Easter potluck starter around! (via Fancy Peasant)

Simply Quinoa

Creamy Vegan Ricotta Dip

Spread this tofu-based ricotta dip on toast, in a pasta dish, as a dip, or even in a lasagna. It comes together in about 10 minutes! (via Simply Quinoa)

Salt & Lavender

Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip

Loaded with flavor and so much cheese, this hot spinach and artichoke dip will definitely get the Easter party started. (via Salt & Lavender)

Rachel Mansfield

Lemony Spring Pasta Salad

Gluten-free noodles absorb liquid more than regular pasta so keep some extra lemony dressing on the side of this springy pasta dish. (via Rachel Mansfield)

The Endless Meal

Bang Bang Cauliflower

Spicy, sweet, and incredibly easy to make, these bite-sized cauliflower bit are so good tossed in a homemade bang bang sauce. (via The Endless Meal)

Cozy Cravings

Spinach and Ricotta Puff Pastry Pinwheels

This easy vegetarian appetizer recipe is made with creamy spinach, melty ricotta, salty parmesan, and earthy spinach wrapped up in flaky, buttery puff pastry. Sold! (via Cozy Cravings)

Chef Bai

Truffle Beet Carpaccio with Pistachio And Capers

We never met a dish with capers we didn't like! Add sweet beets and arugula with the smokey marinade for a tastebud-satisfying treat. (via Chef Bai)

Two Spoons

Vegan Caesar Salad

The vegan caesar dressing in this fresh recipe is made with tahini, lemon, and dijon mustard for a creamy, tangy, and refreshing bite! (via Two Spoons)

Live Eat Learn

Mediterranean Layered Hummus Dip

Hummus topped with roasted pepper, chipotle, roasted garlic, and jalapeño cilantro is on a whole other level. (via Live Eat Learn)

Cilantro Parsley

Prosciutto Ricotta Toast

Toasty bread topped with crispy prosciutto and creamy ricotta, lemon, honey, and basil is a side to add to your party rotation. (via Cilantro Parsley)

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