I was recently working on the design team for the hit show, Restaurant: Impossible in Orlando, Florida.  Our mission was to give a once-thriving restaurant, Peppino’s a much needed makeover.  As a team, our vision for the space  was “rustic charm.  This is tough to achieve when you are bringing almost all new elements into the…
I have had so many wonderful comments on my custom IKEA Hack dresser I first shared on Hallmark’s Home and Family show. Don’t worry, this piece only looks expensive. You can have the look of high-end furniture without the heavy price tag. It is such an easy upcycled project and I can’t wait to share it…
Who likes finding little jewels in the rough on the side of the road? Me! I found these little jewels in a pile of left over garage sale items on a curb. It was a bonus day for sure. The chairs were solid but obviously had seen better days. It was nothing a chalk paint…
I love a good knock-off! I mean who doesn’t love to save money? And you all know I love a good challenge! When I saw these West-Elm spheres (decorative orbs) I had no doubt that I could create them for a fraction of the cost. I have to be honest, these are beautiful and may be even…
This Ceiling Fan Blade Dragonfly is a great way to use one of my favorite finds.  I created a Sunburst Mirror on a episode of Restaurant Impossible using ceiling fan blades and have been using them in projects ever since. If you are looking to add a bit of character to the outside of your home…
I have a question for you. Are YOU on Hometalk? If not, it’s truly the place to be {well, besides here at DivaofDIY.com!} for all things home. I’ve been around Hometalk for awhile and just recently starting posting my own creations on the site to help inspire others turn their home into their Haven. It…
While on the set of Restaurant: Impossible, the designer Cheryl gave me this set of 3 paper mache letters and said “Do what you do best, make them pop”. Â I took the challenge and went to work. Â The result were eye-catching DIY letters that made quite a statement at the Double H Ranch. When you…
What once was a boring plain ore is now beautiful artwork that The Diva of DIY, Leanne Lee, created for the Double H Ranch which received a makeover from Chef Robert Irvine on a episode of Restaurant: Impossible. These Painted Oars were so fun to make. We incorporated all of the bright paint colors we…