I know the holidays are over, but I am just now getting around to sharing a little DIY that Santa did this year 😉 A few days before the big event, little elves were busy personalizing these cute and practical stools for the boys.

I had purchased the black IKEA Bekvam stools to start with on a recent trip to Kansas City. They also have white or birch. Before assembling the stools, I used 2″ letter stencils to personalize them with their names, using white chalk paint.

After the initial paint job, I went back in and touched up corners. Once dry, Santa assembled the stools and placed them under the tree. 

The boys now use the stools in the bathroom and kitchen. Heck, I’ve even used them a time or two to grab something out of reach. Definitely an easy hack to add a little personal touch!