-
20 Dec
Blog: Decor It Yourself
Our Home Featured in Apartment Therapy
The set of your favorite DIY decor show was just featured in the amazing design site Apartment Therapy as an inspirational interior. Will, Gracie and I are very proud. The incredible photo accompanying the entry is by Wendy Hickok, our fantastic wedding photographer. Reading my quote you can
-
19 Dec
Blog: Decor It Yourself
The Coolest Christmas Tree
This season has fostered many unique tree alternatives as shown here and here. Perhaps it's the economy, perhaps people are just being way more creative than they have in years past. Either way, Christmas 2008 has provided some really cool alternatives to the traditional tree. My favor
-
18 Dec
Blog: Decor It Yourself
Pomegranate Place Card Holder
Sticking with the food theme, here is a lovely way to incorporate seasonal pomegranates as part of your holiday table decor. Purchase one pomegranate for each person who will be attending your holiday dinner. Hold the pomegranate so that the stem is towards the top. Take
-
16 Dec
Blog: Decor It Yourself
Brussel Sprout Wreath
This is one of the cutest edible objects I've ever seen. I usually don't go for the food-as-decor thing, but this brussel sprout wreath is pretty rad. And tasty looking.
-
15 Dec
Blog: Decor It Yourself
Isabella's Tree Alternative
One of the coolest Tree Alternatives I've seen was sent in by Threadbanger, Isabella. This DIYer took her assignment of thinking-outside-the-box seriously, and came up with such a unique idea. Tell us what you think of her model form tree by leaving a comment below!
-
10 Dec
Blog: Decor It Yourself
DIY Coaster How-To
In today's holiday special, you saw several gift & decor ideas. Here is the step-by-step how-to on recycled coasters. First, cut circles out of your scraps of fabric that have a diameter of 5 inches. Place your circles on top of the second fabric good sides together and
-
09 Dec
Blog: Decor It Yourself
Recycled Garland How-To
When gearing up for our holiday cocktail party, I wanted to make our apartment feel as magical as I could. With a tight-budget and not a lot of time, I worked with what I had. If you are as into Domino, Martha, Vogue, and a myriad of other magazines that provide ideas and inspiration, than
-
08 Dec
Blog: Decor It Yourself
Threadbanger Coupon for Capes
All Threadbangers recieve a BIG DISCOUNT on Enderby capes. Simply send a convo through the Etsy shop mentioning coupon code THREADBANGER, and you will receive 20% OFF! So start sewing and shopping for the holidays!
-
05 Dec
Blog: Decor It Yourself
The Nesting Bible
This is the ultimate nesting bible. It is the amazing Martha Stewart book I was reading in the opening of today's Threadbanger episode. It's called Martha Stewart's Homekeeping Handbook, and boy is it ever. It was a bridal shower gift form my man-of-honor, and it hasn't left my hands or bedsi
-
04 Dec
Blog: Decor It Yourself
Christmas Tree Alternatives
Are you feeling green-guilt for thinking about buying a Christmas tree this year? Or are you just too broke like the rest of us to fork over the dough? Well, Re-Nest has some great tree- alternatives that might inspire a new, creative idea to replace our old tenenbaums. Items like an antique drying
-
02 Dec
Blog: Decor It Yourself
Holiday Special
You sweet, loyal Threadbangers thank you for the support, comments and enthusiasm on the forums. I read each and every one of your responses, and really appreciate the computor love coming my way. I am very excited to return once a month to fill your nesting needs, starting with a holiday special