DIY Decorating Ideas

Plain to Preppy Stool Makeover

May 14, 2012

I have a hand me down stool in my studioffice that I use when I am at my work table. It used to have black and white checked fabric stapled to the top. I never painted it, but it sure was covered with paint from all of the projects I complete in my studioffice. I [...]

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Putting the Creative Wall Together with DAP ALEX PLUS Caulk

March 28, 2012

I have been a little off schedule since I last posted. I wish I could tell you that I have been hard at work on the “Creative Wall” in the Studioffice, but last week’s weather was a gift and I headed outside to enjoy it. I was also away over the weekend, which doesn’t help [...]

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How To Make a Ribbon Key Tassel

March 19, 2012

While I am still working on the creative wall in my studioffice this week, I thought I would show you a little detail that I made for the armoire in the room. It is a ribbon tassel for the key that I need to open and close the doors. It is so old-fashioned – I [...]

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In An Instant: No-Sew Window Treatment

March 1, 2012

This is truly the easiest no-sew window treatment I have ever posted. It is done with a sheet, not a flat sheet that you see made into easy no-sew panels, but– a fitted sheet. I found this set for $13.99 at Ross and bought it because I liked the pattern and plan to use the [...]

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In “Their Own Style” Friday

February 3, 2012

Every now and then I like to show you some truly genius, beautiful, fun, or just down right amazing DIY projects that others have done. I have been busy this week trying to get my studioffice makeover started and don’t have anything completed yet to show you, so I thought it the perfect time to [...]

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Top Projects: 2011 Projects

December 27, 2011

This week I am taking it easy and getting myself prepared for all that is ahead of me here at InMyOwnStyle and life in general. I have many plans for 2012 and am looking forward to all that a new year brings and sharing them with you – fresh starts, new goals, a clean and [...]

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DIY: Chandelier Shade Covers

November 6, 2011

This is what I was up to over the weekend – working on a production line. I started making some holiday chandelier shade covers for my foyer chandelier and the project kind of morphed into making enough different covers to be able to change the covers on my chandy on a whim or seasonally. [...]

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How to Monogram a Cabinet Drawer with Martha Stewart Decorative Crafts Paints

August 29, 2011

I’m so excited to introduce you to the Martha Stewart Crafts Decorative Paint Line, brought to you exclusively by Plaid Crafts and found at your local Michaels. You are going to love it! The tools alone are worth running to Michaels to get – they are so ingenious and a pure joy to work with. [...]

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How to Make a Fake Transom For a Doorway

August 22, 2011

How to make a fake transom window with a mirror and molding

I love light – lots of it and try to get as much of it as I can streaming into my house. I also love architectural details, but my house didn’t come with many so I have to add them myself. My Studioffice is in the front of the house and has two windows. The [...]

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Decorating Details–Waste Cans and Light Switches

August 14, 2011

I am a big believer in details – the decorative details. They can make or break your best efforts when you are re-decorating all the way down to the color of the little toggle on the light switch. It matters. The details are the fine tuning and you should give them the same thought and [...]