Welcome to DIY Darling! I'm a twenty-something figuring out how to design my dream life on a dime. Let's take this journey together!
The chronicles of my new favorite flea market find. Check out this beautiful vintage stained glass window!
Custom build an elevated dog bowl station that keeps water off your floors and your doggie happy.
Custom wedding sugar cookies, inspired by the florals in the bridal bouquet, made for a delicious and custom touch on our wedding day. Plus, an interview with the baker!
Make your own boho-inspired wreath to adorn your front door all summer long.
Preserve your wedding bouquet (or any bouquet for that matter!) with this easy-to-do technique.
Learn how to turn vintage books into table numbers that creates a romantic vibe for your wedding tablescape.
Flower cones filled with dried flower petals made for a beautiful confetti moment at our wedding. The guests tossed them into the air as we walked up the aisle after being pronounced “Husband & Wife”. Learn how to make them with book pages, hot glue, twine and, of course, dried flower petals.
With little room to spare in a studio apartment, think UP! Hanging a basket light is a great way to add style and save space. Learn my hanging hack for an easy way to install your own overhead lighting.
I did the wedding florals for my sister’s micro-wedding! From the ceremony arch, to the bouquet, to the reception table decor, check out how I helped make this COVID-era wedding extra special.
This hand painted sign made my Mom’s home sauna space feel even more customized - learn how to hand-letter on canvas.
Watch how to update a simple bench by reupholstering with buffalo plaid fabric.
Such a simple project makes relaxing on the couch 10x better. Make this sofa table with just two materials!
Create a home office on a budget using simple materials from Home Depot. Elevate your work-from-home space with butcher block, IKEA legs and custom shelving. I talk through best practices for styling out a home office for maximum efficiency and aesthetic appeal.
When work-from-home becomes the norm, an awesome desk setup is a must! Here’s Part 1 of our Mega Desk build.
Learn how to turn an unused tub into a vertical “secret” garage/storage space. It’s a great way to optimize space for tiny home living.
All the books I read in 2020, plus my ratings and mini-descriptions. I split the list into fiction and nonfiction this year - I read fifty books in total!
This Baileys recipe is seriously delicious - you’ll never want to buy from the store again!
Create a beautiful centerpiece with a combination of twisted tapers and carved tree candles, just in time for the holidays!
Create a Winter Wonderland using brown paper bags, scissors, and some hot glue.
Ever wonder what to do with all those sentimental wine corks? Learn how to make a wine corkboard in a few steps!
