We've all been there: you see an absolutely brilliant product on Pinterest, only to find out that it would cost more than your monthly paycheck. That's what happened to mom and Hello Bowsers [1] blogger Sarah when it came to her toddler's room.

"I came across a beautiful toddler teepee bed with pull out trundle that I couldn't stop thinking about for days and knowing it would be perfect for my son . . . the price of this adorable piece wasn't listed on the site. I know, bad news bear. I later contacted the company for a quote when curiosity got the better of me. The bed is well over $2000 without shipping, tax and duty fees. Yikes!"

Instead of giving up when she found out how expensive her dream bed was, Sarah did something even better than buying it: she built her son a tent bed of his own, from scratch! It certainly wasn't easy — in fact, Sarah credits a few bottles of wine and a very patient fiancé for helping her survive the process [2] — but the crafty mama designed and built a stunning tepee bed.

Like the idea of camping beneath the stars every night? Luckily for us, Sarah documented her entire experience [3] and created a comprehensive tutorial [4], so now anyone can replicate her creative process. So don't give up on your dream kids' room — all it takes is a little perseverance, some wine, and a whole lot of wood to create the perfect furniture. Take a peek at Sarah's finished product below.

If you love Sarah's simple tutorial [5], you can check out her other projects here [6].

Painted stars, forest-inspired stuffed animals, and indoor foliage make Sarah's son's room feel like the great outdoors.

Thanks to a pull-out trundle bed, her son can enjoy sleepovers with friends once he's old enough.

Look at that happy little face! Talk about a satisfied customer.