Decor It Yourself Returning Weekly!

I have some very exciting news that you will be the first to officially hear about! My DIY home show, Decor It Yourself, is returning once-a-week on Threadbanger starting NOW! Returning with Part 2 of DIY Weddings, this week we explore the 3 ingredients for your DIY lighting scheme.



Be sure to read the accompanying blog posts, Candle Lantern How To and DIY Wedding Decor Round Up. And if you missed the first DIY Weddings episode, click here.

Milo "Shoeshine" Cole

We have a very exciting and heart-warming announcement to make in the Cole household. We have adopted a brother for Gracie Strudel!


Meet Milo "Shoeshine" Cole, our one-year-old rescue beagle from Sugarmutts Rescue.


Milo is a very sweet, smart and loving companion for all of us. He is very curious about all of the sounds of the city, can not believe how lucky he is to have so many squeaky toys to play with, and absolutely adores Miss Gracie.


We are enjoying him so much already, and my heart melts watching this canine friendship grow each day.

DIY Weddings

Here it is, hot off the press, the newest episode of Decor It Yourself on the network for people who create their own style, Threadbanger!



In this episode I show you how to make handmade place settings so your guests can seamlessly see where they will be sitting.




I also give you tips and ideas for place cards and centerpieces. Comment, subscribe, and follow both Threadbanger and me on Twitter for the latest up-dates and episodes.

*ANTLER magazine*

My new obsession is ANTLER magazine! My sweet, sweet Jen NG sent me the 3rd issue and my eyes watered with pretty.





So la la lovely and aesthetically pleasing, this is not for the faint of art.

Tweet Tweet

Are you on Twitter? I am! Come follow me, and I'll follow you just like the 'Gilmore Girls' theme song suggests.


If you already are following, THANK YOU! You will be the first to know about new blog posts, contests, and episodes of Decor It Yourself.What would you like to read about on Twitter? Do you want links to cool home decor? Aesthetically pleasing inspiration? Inappropriate one-liners? Let me know and I'll do my best to fill your tweeting needs.

xoxox

Faces in the Walls

Art from the streets of Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Upcycled Pendant Lanterns

I must say, I LOVE how the lanterns turned out for my Earth Day episode of Decor It Yourself. This is one of those projects I had been designing in my brain for quite some time and finally executed for the show. This is how they look hanging in our home.


My taste certainly isn't for everyone, but they suit us just fine. I particularly dig the chicken wire's industrial look mixed with the delicacy of the antique spoons. The vintage tin house numbers and sign letters make for a really unique look.


What crazy ideas do you have floating around in your brains that you just haven't gotten around to making yet?

Made By Julene

As per us, Apartment Therapy introduced me to something cool today.




Amazing custom Paper Cuts made just for you by Julene.

Handmade and Vintage Summer Picks

While I am busy working hard on a brand-spankin'-new line for Enderby, my Etsy shop won't be completely up-dated for a little while. Until then, here are some perfect Summer Enderby picks that are FOR SALE NOW in My Bonnie and Clyde.


Vintage MOD twiggy shift dress


The Shrooms tote.



Science vs. Religion Tote



And one of my favorite lines I've ever done, my Obi belts.





And most importantly, let us never forget the NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK tote bag! Reversible and vintage, schlep your stuff in the cutest boys form Boston.

Herbs 101

I came home from my sister's wedding with a myriad of herbs, so I added them to my fire escape herb garden. We have a shared backyard, but the closer I keep them, the better care they get and the more frequently I end up using them in my cooking. So the fire escape it is!


I use herbs in every way. For their culinary purposes, medicinally and as aromatherapy. Here is my first little Herb 101 class.


Thyme, (above and below) is one of the healthiest herbs and serves many homeopathic purposes. A simple tea mixture aids gastrointestinal problems, gives a boost to the immune system, and helps kick coughs and congestion. For culinary use, thyme enriches dishes like fish, cake, cookies, soups and deviled eggs.


I will use the fresh mint below to make water, mojitos or lemonade even more thirst-quenching. Eating a sprig of mint aids with digestion and helps with chest pains. Find more recipes with mint from foody blog Epicurious. Mint is invasive in the garden so be sure to give your plant plenty of room for fast-growing roots.



Sage is used to shift energy in new homes or spaces and can be done by having a dried bunch and burning the ends. Sage has many medicinal purposes as listed here. Try sage in fish, on a crostini or any of these recipes.



Basil is perfect for summer caprese salads, panini sandwiches and mixed greens. There are countless recipes, so get started at the Joy of Cooking's list. As part of the mint family, basil is used to help with coughs, indigestion and has a sedative effect, so can help relieve stress and insomnia.


Rosemary is delicious in potatoes, breads or meat and adds an enticing aroma wherever it is. Rosemary's medicinal purposes include improving memory, relieving muscle pain, and stimulating the circulatory and nervous systems.


Oregano oil is an amazing immune booster. Add 2-3 drops to a shot of water to fight off colds or the flue. This is truly the most effective way I have found to give my body a natural kick when it feels run down. Oregano adds wonderful flavor to pastas, sauces or meat. Here is a recipe list with oregano as an ingredient from Every Day Food.


What herbs do YOU have and how do you use them? Do you have any killer Summer recipes that require herbs? Share your thoughts and ideas in the comments below!

Doe-C-Doe

Total preciousness from Doe-c-doe.


Lovely photographs of little thrifted treasures and embroidery templates to boot, this is a great blog with a visual aesthetic I appreciate.

Back From Bridesmaidland

My apologies for the blogging break. My dear sister Catherine got married over the weekend at our home in Washington, D.C. I went home early to help with set-up, table arrangements, and lots of lovely DIY decor. More will be featured on that soon, but here is a taste of the aesthetic of the nuptials.