I thought I would continue to encourage you to try a simple sewing project. I put together another selection of videos demonstrating how to make a table runner. The same method can be used for placemats as well. A simple table runner requires two layers of fabric stitched right sides together, leaving an opening [...]
Today’s post is near and dear to my heart because sewing is everything to me. My mother taught me to sew when I was 10 years old. Prior to that, I remember sewing doll clothes on my toy sewing machine. I am sorry that I no longer have that machine because it was the real [...]
Despite taking a color class at FIT, a local design school here in New York, when it comes to mixing color and pattern, sometimes I still find myself struggling to make the right decision. So yesterday, I attended “Decorating with Color and Pattern ” at Pottery Barn to pick up a few more pointers. Alex, [...]
Still chandelier obsessed, the more I see the more I can’t make up my mind. They are all so beautiful. However, I do see a pattern to the ones that catch my eye. I like the Victorian style with little or no hanging ornamentation but I am also drawn to the more contemporary tailored barrel [...]
Okay, so last week I got the pink card from Creative Home Magazine, one of my two remaining shelter subscriptions. The Summer 2009 issue was the last one. It’s been a reoccurring bad dream saying goodbye to O at Home after losing Home Companion, Domino Magazine and Country Home. Do It Yourself is my only [...]
Whenever I am about to head out to store or tag sale, I often find myself scrambling for measurements, store addresses or fabric swatches. To avoid this in the future, I decided to organize everything and make a “grab-and-go” binder that included everything I needed to make informed purchases, avoiding impulse buys or return purchases.
I [...]
I attended the NY Design Meetup (Apartment Therapy Offline) which took place at the Knoll studio in Manhattan on Wednesday. The evening began with networking opportunities followed by a product demonstration of Generation, Knoll’s latest office chair. I got a chance to take the chair for a test drive; it was comfortable and instantly [...]
It’s time to dust off that sewing machine and enter the Threads Summer Sewing “Express Yourself in Linen” Challenge. You could win an 1100D Janome serger.
If constructing a linen garment is not your thing, how about curling up in style this winter. Check out this argyle polar fleece throw featured on craftstylish.com. [...]
Part of my reason for creating this blog is to show the DIY/ green connection. In addition to using biodegradable rather than conventional products, compact fluorescents, reusable shopping bags and the standard household recycling, I am passionate about using my DIY skills to keep things out of the landfill. Restoring and redesigning furniture destined [...]
No matter what DIY project I am undertaking, there are certain tools, aside from the basic hammer screwdrivers, tape measure etc. that I rely on. Whether I am refinishing a piece of furniture or doing a home repair job, I use them repeatedly.
A. I am a firm believer in wearing a respirator to avoid breathing [...]
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June 23 - July 3
THIS LIST IS A WORK IN PROGRESS!
1. Paint display letters
2. Repot plant
3. Clean out sideboard drawer
4. Paint inset compartment to secretary
5. Wire No. 2 son’s lantern
6. Replant flowers and lay mulch in front of house
7. Paint vertical stripes on accent wall in dining room
8. Set up DIY Spot Twitter page
9. Paint recharger drawer
10. Mod Podge decorative balls
11. Clean inside of van
12. Declutter/organize garage
