In My Own Style

How to Add a Crown Molding Topper

April 23, 2012

I finally finished it – the “Creative Wall” in my studioffice – a.k.a. my craft room. I now have a craft room that is highly organized. Recently I posted about each of the frames I made and attached to the wall. Each frame has a separate function – one to hold gift wrap, a frame [...]

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In A Weekend…You Can Do…

April 20, 2012

Happy Friday Everyone! I love Fridays and want to celebrate the end of the work week with you in a way that I know will put a smile on your face. I get many emails from readers telling me that they love to create and decorate, but can never find the time and end up [...]

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How to Make a Beaded Lamp and Wallpaper Shade

April 18, 2012

I was going to post the finishing touch on the creative wall I have been working on in my studioffice, but the paint was not dry so I decided to post a project from my book, Instant Decorating instead. The photo below shows a few decorating ideas for a little boy’s room. The lamp was [...]

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Why I Like to DIY and Go Thrifting

April 16, 2012

Now that the warm weather has returned here in the northeast so has my get-up-and-go energy to go thrifting early on the weekends routine. I know some wouldn’t be caught dead poking around in a dumpster or think thrift stores and yard sales are only for people who are down on their luck. While I [...]

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IKEA Billy Bookcase Makeover

April 12, 2012

I have not one, but two IKEA Billy bookcases that need to be transformed so they coordinate with the new color scheme I am doing my studioffice in. They are 20 years old –a true testament that they are indeed a classic IKEA item that you can use by itself or in many combinations. IKEA [...]

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Clothes Closet Hanger Organizing Trick

April 9, 2012

Hi everyone! I hope you had a nice holiday weekend. It was just beautiful here in Pennsylvania – almost summer like. I even got a sunburn yesterday as we sat outside for most of the day – too nice to stay inside. I began the ritual of Spring cleaning on Friday. I figured I better [...]

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6 Last Minute Easter Table Setting Ideas

April 5, 2012

How did Easter sneak up on us? I am having 11 people over on Sunday and haven’t even gone shopping for the food yet. This afternoon I sprang into action to get the table set. I pretended I was working back in retail display and used only what I had on hand. I shopped my [...]

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My $20 Photo Studio

April 4, 2012

How to set up a mini photo studio in a home

I have been hard at work on the Creative Wall and now have all 3 frames completed. The only thing I need to add is the crowning touch to the wall. I will show you that next week. This 3rd frame on the Creative Wall is my mini photo studio. As a DIY blogger I [...]

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How to Organize Your Tools

April 2, 2012

If you have been following me the past week, you know I have been working on the “Creative Wall” in my Studioffice. This wall side of the room in general is where I create – hence the name I have given the room as it is more than just a home office – it is [...]

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How To Organize Gift Wrap

March 30, 2012

I finished Part 1 of 3 sections on the “Creative Wall” in my Studioffice that I have been working on. It is a place to organize giftwrap. Before making this organizer I had all my giftwrap stuffed into a planter style urn. Not a good system – as it ruined the paper. Now all my [...]