Welcome to DIY Darling! I’m passionate about home decor, DIY projects and creating a life you love. Oh and I love to read. A lot. You’ll find it all here - let's take this journey together!
Create your own celestial jewelry holder project in an afternoon with these step-by-step instructions. This would make a great gift for a newly engaged person or alongside a pretty piece of jewelry for Mother’s Day!
I love hosting my friends and family over any chance I can get, so when it was my turn to host book club this month, I decided to go all out and turn it into a springtime dinner party. If you’ve ever wondered how to host a dinner party, read on for my tips that will help cultivate an evening of good conversation, delicious food, and meaningful connection with friends.
There are so many things to do in Colorado during the month of February - here's what I would suggest doing as a Denver-local. From skiing to après delights, discover why Colorado is such a great place to visit this February.
Learn how to get a custom framed artwork look for less, featuring a beautiful watercolor of my husband and I at a wedding, painted by Gabi Hankins-Manoukian.
My book list and book recommendations from the past year, complete with ratings and my top 3 selections. Happy reading y’all!
We updated our bathroom with no demolition, and the final result is a total refresh - it feels like a new space! Using paint, new light fixtures and updated decor, our bathroom is now light, welcoming and cozy.
For all the Harry Potter fans out there (myself included) enjoy my Chamber of Secrets-themed Halloween decoration, complete with Ron and Harry flying the Weasley’s Ford Anglia car into the Whomping Willow and Aragog’s spider lair - all ready for trick-or-treaters!
My weekly recommendations including a delicious fall pasta recipe, my foray into Dancing with the Stars (finally!), my review of the book Margo's Got Money Troubles, and more!
How to incorporate fall mums into your home decor and garden for the perfect autumn touch. Read my tips for making mums last all season long.
Use these tricks to extend the life of your pumpkins this fall season, for both carved and whole pumpkins.
Autumn is one of the best seasons in Colorado, with many indoor and outdoor activities available. Check out my suggestions for what to do in Colorado in the fall!
Sharing my favorite things of the week, from a Netflix show I binged to a product that's helping me sleep to a book that's now in my top five favorites and more.
A roundup of some of my favorite places to buy home decor, with a range of budget friendly to high end places to find beautiful pieces to fill your home.
Get inspired with these five spooky season DIY projects that are sure to scare all the trick-or-treaters and get you into the Halloween spirit.
A roundup of affordable fall decor for indoor and outdoor decoration to make your house look it's best for the autumn season.
Sharing my favorite things of the week, from the new Post Malone album to a quick protein-filled breakfast that I've been meal-prepping.
A guide on installing a drip line irrigation system from a hose bib for a raised garden bed, including a shoppable list of every material you'll need.
Learn how to reupholster a simple chair to upcycle furniture into an aesthetic that fits your style.
