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!
How to plan a no-demolition bathroom remodel on a budget. Whether you’re a homeowner or a renter, sometimes the best option for a room refresh is a no-demolition renovation.
Make your bed to look like it’s straight out of a Pottery Barn showroom! Use my tried and true formula to get a designer looking bed at any budget or price-point.
Create a mini fairy garden using a dollar-store craft project and natural materials around your yard. Paint a wooden mini birdhouse into a toadstool fairy garden to make a little magic in your life - a perfect afternoon craft for kids!
A roundup of my favorite recommendations for the week, including a book about combat nurses in the Vietnam War, a podcast that made me want Hermès, a summer recipe and more!
Join me in my beginner gardner-era, and learn how to plan a garden, pick out the best plants for your area (I'm in Colorado Plant Hardiness Zone 6a), and plant a magical cottage garden in the mountains.
Follow these rules to hang curtains like a professional and your home will feel custom, elevated and put together. I’ve also included a roundup of some of my favorite patterned curtains!
This family recipe is easy to make and is a real showstopper, the perfect addition to any Independence Day celebration. And if you use strawberries and blueberries, this fruit pizza is the best Fourth of July dessert in the USA!
Wallpaper is the quickest way to add interest to a room. I’ll walk you through when you should choose between peel-and-stick or traditional wallpaper, and round up a few of my favorites!
Ever wonder how to design a bedroom you love? Follow along with our no-demo bedroom renovation. Our primary bedroom makeover consisted of new paint, furniture, and bedding - the room looks and feels completely different!
We started the traditional wedding anniversary gifts for our first year and have kept up the tradition since. I love how unique each year is and, frankly, it’s easier to follow a theme than think of a gift out of the blue. Here are some examples of gifts to give for years one through three, as well as the rest of the years’ themes!
Color trim and white walls is a visually interesting way to make a neutral room have visual interest. And it’s a millwork combination that’s been around for years! Read to see the paint colors I chose for our primary bedroom makeover, and my thoughts on this painting trend.
Happy Saturday! Today I’m back with a page-turning historical thriller that I couldn’t put down, a new Amazon Prime show that both my husband and I enjoyed, my thoughts on TTPD, and an acne-product that really really works.
Using only leftover materials I already had lying around my house, I transformed my front hall closet to a delightful surprise design moment.
Follow along to make your own Linen Pinboard, perfect for an office or mudroom area.
A step by step guide to making a custom pennant flag, using duck canvas, felt and ribbon.
Hosting a fall party or friendsgiving is the best way to gather with loved ones. Check out these ideas to make your party extra special, from fall bouquet takeaways, to a carmel apple station.
Featured on Oprah Daily is Weekend Refresh, coming in at number two for the perfect gift book this holiday season.
Learn to install peel-and-stick wallpaper to transform your baby’s nursery into a travel-themed room.
