7 Sisters DIY

Meet:  7 friends who follow God and love family, friends, crafting, eating, cooking, baking, decorating, laughing and everything in between.  Well they can add 1 more because I love those things too. How about you?
Seven Sisters

They have some great DIY projects to share today!

GoodWill find/lazy Susan before…
Beautiful now!
Before…blah. 
Now…
WOW! 
Inspires you to take off the doors and decorate a whole new pretty organized area out of an otherwise hidden space, doesn’t it?
See more pics of beautiful vignettes in these open cabinets here.
Yardstick Crate Tutorial – love these! How inexpensive but a great size for storage!
If you haven’t ‘met’ this group of talented ladies, you’ll LOVE their Tutorial Round Up page. Here are a few things you’ll find. Pop over, browse around a bit and say hello from me!
DIY bench with no power tools
photo art
free printables
homemade jam
duct tape flower pens

Reminder: HGTV's Design Star Premiere's Tonight!

Are you as super excited as I am for this HGTV’s Design Star this year?  I really get in to it and feel like I “know” the designers after a fun season, don’t you?  I love watching the challenges.  I imagine being on the show is a dream come true for the designers, getting to meet extremely talented famous designers and having the opportunity to be the next DESIGN STAR!  Imagine overcoming nerves, stage fright and being judged by the best. I’d be a wreck!
This season DESIGN STAR heads to NYC, where 12 talented designers compete to host their own show and where readers can vote daily for their favorite contestant. All will be mentored by season one DESIGN STAR winner, David Bromstad and will be faced with an all-star judging panel of acclaimed HGTV interior designers, Genevieve Gorder, Candice Olson and Vern Yip. It will also include a few celebrity guests!  I don’t often watch tv but this is one show I’m going to add to my summer routine.  Popcorn and all!  

Here are a couple of sneak peeks to give you an idea of what to expect this season:

Premiere is TONIGHT, 7/11/11 at 9/8 C on HGTV! Are you watching too?

Meet the designers and cast your vote at:  http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv-design-star/show/index.html?nl=HGIdeas_v450_P1_DStar&sni_mid=11800&sni_rid=11800.324.945114. I can’t wait to get to “know” them and see some amazing designs!  I’d love to discuss your thoughts – they all have such a diverse background. It’s bound to be interesting season!

As a decorating blogger you’re probably very familiar with One Kings Lane and if not – One Kings Lane partners with top brands and designers to give their members insider access to designer decor, entertaining, fantastic gift selections and exclusive tag sales curated by today’s top tastemakers – at up to 70% off retail!


I thought you would be thrilled to know that HGTV has partnered with One Kings Lane on a massive beach themed sale in anticipation for tonight’s season premiere of DESIGN STAR!  It’s the first time HGTV has partnered with One Kings Lane for an online sale and I’m thrilled to provide you with all the juicy details.
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In today’s “HGTV Bring in the Beach Sale”, HGTV design star bloggers picked a handful of their favorite beach-inspired décor to sell on the site.  You can view the inventory and purchase their favorites online beginning at 11am ET/8am PT TODAY!  Any product with the ‘HGTV Pick’ icon was hand-selected by HGTV design bloggers.  Inventory is extremely limited and once an item is sold out it is gone forever!   The sale can be found at the URL below and goes live at 11:00AM ET on the dot:

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The DIY Project Parade is going on!  Link up your latest DIY project or browse the amazing links for ideas!
I’ll be out of town for a couple of days. I can’t wait to share with you where I’m headed and what I’m doing but I’ll still be available off and on throughout the week and still posting.  

2 Year Anniversary and a Thank You Giveaway!

This giveaway is now closed. 

Today is the 2 year anniversary of the DIY Show Off!


HURRAY! LET’S CELEBRATE! 
Two years ago today, I wrote my first DIY Show Off blog post and it’s been a happy part of my life ever since! I want to thank you. Thank you for stopping by. Thank you for coming back!  Thank you for your support. Thank you for leaving comments and making blogging such a fun experience. I work from home as well so it’s often that I’m checking emails or taking a break from work to see if there’s a comment or feedback. YOU make me smile. You give me confidence and reassurance. You’re so sweet and I cherish our blog friendship.  I’m happy to “e-know” you.  I love seeing your DIY projects, reading about your lives, your experiences, your family and things that make you happy. I love that your creativity inspires me to blog about our shared DIY passion. 
As you know we’re redoing our kitchen (yes…since last fall and hoping to wrap it up here within the month!).  I purchased this book and love all of the beautiful ideas…

Country Living 500 Kitchen Ideas: 

Style, Function & Charm

Country Living 500 Kitchen Ideas: Style, Function & Charm
and bought one for a THANK YOU giveaway too. 
Country Living steps into the kitchen with 500 new and exciting ways to transform the heart of the home. Packed with winning photographs of warm and inviting rooms, this inspiring guide covers color and pattern, floors and walls, storage, appliances, sinks, work surfaces, windows and lighting, and other charming accessories. A stunning image accompanies every tip: see how a small kitchen becomes cozy when it’s filled with warm tones and natural materials; how a checkerboard backsplash brings black cabinets and white walls together; and how a modern refrigerator can work in a retro room—if it’s hidden by a rustic door. Mix surface styles, add an archway to create a separate eating area, and turn an antique cabinet into an attractive place to store and display dishware. There’s an innovative idea on every page…and a design solution for every kitchen.
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How to wrap a gift: Use tissue paper for a beautiful gift topper decoration

a surprise gift. Once I talk to the winner about their next DIY project and their style, I’ll personally select something small and special for the winner for their home.

Just leave a comment about anything and you’re entered to win. If you’re not a subscriber or follower, I invite you to follow along for a bit and to celebrate DIY with some amazing friends.  
It’s not much. I wish I could give something to each one of my blog friends or that we could meet personally and I could look you in the eye and tell you face to face of my gratitude and admiration (maybe even pick up a paint brush and give you a hand with your DIY), but until that day arrives…just know that I want tell “you”…thank YOU for being You and for being so supportive of me.  I look forward to another awesome year of growing, new ideas, sharing our DIY, your DIY and making new friends!
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THE DIY SHOW OFF THANK YOU GIVEAWAY
  • Leave a comment (tell me anything/ask me anything!). 
  • Be sure to include your email address if I can’t reach you via your blog!
  • Not required but I’d love if you’d follow or subscribe or share the giveaway with your friends!
  • Giveaway starts now and ends in one week (June 2nd) at midnight EST.  
  • Winner will be chosen using random.org and announced shortly after. 
  • Good luck!
THANK YOU!

Ps.  I’ve accidentally over-posted today with 3 blog posts today!  2 yrs. and there’s still the occasional OOPS! So, I think I’ll take tomorrow off.  🙂  Care to take a guess what number post this is???  Closest number without going over gets a custom vinyl monogram!