Hello. It’s been a long time between posts. After an extensive trip to Europe, I am back all inspired and refreshed, but now it’s time for a change. Time to open a new door. Stunning entrance door on the Isle of Capri, Italy DIY Decorator turns 5 Yes. DIY Decorator is now 5 years old. […]
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A Winter Table Setting
Winter is the perfect time to entertain indoors next to the fire. Here’s how you can create a beautiful winter table setting for your next dinner party. Watch the video to see how I created this table setting. Here’s how I create my table settings in 5 simple steps: Decide on a theme or colours […]
Yulefest Christmas in July
In Australia, Christmas falls in the middle of summer. So it’s no surprise we choose to celebrate Yulefest or Christmas in July. Yulefest is the celebration or festival of yule; a mid-winter feast. It’s a chance to enjoy a roast dinner in front of the fire, and experience Christmas as they do in the northern […]
Decorating Plan – Styling and Pulling It Together
Welcome to week six, the final week of How to Create a Decorating Plan. This week, we’ll cover Step 6 – Styling and Pulling it Together. You can have a great selection of furniture and decor, but you need to take some time to style it properly to really finish off your room and pull […]
Decorating Plan – Decor and Furnishings
Welcome to week five of How to Create a Decorating Plan. This week, we’ll cover Step 5 – Decorating in Layers – Layer 3: Home Decor & Furnishings. Now that you have the bones of your room and furniture planned, decor and furnishings are where you can really express your creativity and personality. It’s where […]
Decorating Plan – Furniture
Welcome to week four of How to Create a Decorating Plan. This week, we’ll cover Step 4 – Decorating in Layers – Layer 2: Furniture. You are now going to choose what type and style of furniture you need for your room. Lesson 1: Understanding Function and Form Form follows function – No amount of pretty […]
Decorating Plan – The Bones of the Room
Welcome to week three of How to Create a Decorating Plan. This week, we’ll cover Step 3 – Decorating in Layers – Layer 1 The Bones of the Room. Let’s look at the ‘bones’ or structure of the room. This is what you get when you buy a home and what you have to leave […]