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14 Jan
Blog: Decor It Yourself
How To Hang a Plate
Forum member hob recently created a thread asking how to hang plates. I have a few vintage plates and platters hung in my kitchen, so I thought I'd answer his question. First, gather the plates you want to hang on your wall. Now find some plate hangers in sizes that
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14 Jan
Blog: Decor It Yourself
How To Organize Your Pantry
No matter what your pantry looks like or is made out of, a common kitchen challenge is maintaining your food storage system. This weekend, Will and I conquered our pantry and have it practically alphabetized. So here is an easy formula to help you create calm in your kitchen. First, gath
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12 Jan
Blog: Decor It Yourself
DIY Red Carpet
Not all of us have stylists or the ability to rent frocks and kicks from the fanciest designers. So until we do, this is how we fake it. To rock the red carpet DIY-style for the Bride Wars premiere last Tuesday, I gathered some of my favorite classic pieces to choose the right ensemble.  
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09 Jan
Blog: Decor It Yourself
5 Decorating Tips
Domino has a remarkably resourceful website and blog in addition to being one of my favorite magazines. I recently found a great article over there in, 5 tips for decorating your apartment. Which of these tips do you find the most helpful or inspiring?
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08 Jan
Blog: Decor It Yourself
3 Steps to Organizing
A couple of days ago, we read 5 decorating tips from Domino magazine, and today we'll read 3 Steps to Organizing. Starting with a strong floor plan will give your space the structure it needs for you to have creative freedom. Do you guys map out a floor plan before arranging your rooms, or do
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07 Jan
Blog: Decor It Yourself
Pebbles87 Does It Again
Check out Miss Pebble87 who has rocked the blog before. This is one craft lady who gets a gold star for earth-friendliness and makes me proud! Pebbles87 took someone's trash and made it her treasure by spray-painting an old chair neon orange and making a new seat cushion. &n
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07 Jan
Blog: Decor It Yourself
DIY Stamp Making
In today's episode of Decor It Yourself, I mention making your own stamps to decorate your Birthday Calenders. There are several DIY stamp how to's out there, and here are a few quality examples to check out. Geninne's Art Blog has a very well-illustrated eraser stamp how-to. &nb
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03 Jan
Blog: Decor It Yourself
DIY Idea For Your New Year's Corks
Now that Christmas is over and you are recovered from the New Year's celebrations, here's a way to re-use the corks you popped during the holidays season. I found this cool cork how-to over on Design Sponge and made a few as Christmas gifts. *Simply collect your corks*Cut