Just because you’re not an artist doesn’t mean you can’t create your own art work. Take a look around, inspiration is everywhere, then create your own DIY wall art. Gathering the supplies are definitely the fun part of this project. You all know I love shopping at my local ReStore Habitat for Humanity, garage sales and…
I have had such an amazing time being on the design team for Restaurant: Impossible Ambush Season 13. Cheryl Torrenueva is such an amazing designer and it’s been a pleasure to collaborate with her this season. I wanted to take you behind the scenes to give you an unclose look at all the design elements…
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…
Some of you may know that I worked on a episode of Restaurant: Impossible with Chef Robert Irvine. This DIY mirror is by far my favorite project that we completed at the Double H Ranch. {Have you read the Restaurant: Impossible Double H Ranch article? It features all the projects I completed for the show}. I…
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…
Isn’t this Herringbone Wall absolutely amazing? If you want to know how to create a herringbone stenciled wall like the one featured in Restaurant Impossible at the Double H Ranch you’ve come to the right place. I was privileged enough to be asked to help on Restaurant Impossible’s Holiday episode. I can’t wait to share…
The Double H Ranch, co-founded by Charles R. Wood and Paul Newman, provides specialized programs and year-round support for children and their families dealing with life-threatening illnesses. All programs are FREE of charge and capture the magic of the Adirondacks. Diva of DIY was given the opportunity to work on the Restaurant-Impossible-Double H Remodel. This 3-day makeover…
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”. I took the challenge and went to work. The result were eye-catching DIY letters that made quite a statement at the Double H Ranch. When you…