DIY Archives - Page 3 of 4 - Trace | Style | Create

create
- make it
- creative block busters
live

Search for:

create
- make it
- creative block busters
live

DIY

Tag

DIY gift tote

April 30, 2014
/
create, make it

When a friend has helped me out I've sometimes put together a basket of goodies to say thanks, or I've found one already wrapped and ready to go. This week a lovely family really stepped up when I needed them…

Read More
Comments Off on DIY gift tote
/
By trace
/

rose stripes – flowers at my place

March 11, 2014
/
live, style it

I was inspired to create a version of the dramatic, tightly packed vases of flowers I've seen in some hotel lobbies. (more…)

Read More
Comments Off on rose stripes – flowers at my place
/
By trace
/

white hydrangeas in bowls – flowers at my place

January 30, 2014
/
live, style it

We saw this idea in my modern winter flowers and branches story here a few weeks ago, so I thought I'd give it a whirl at home. My local market was selling these pure white hydrangeas for $5.99 a bunch.…

Read More
2 Comments
/
By trace
/

recycle your old sweater – DIY

January 22, 2014
/
create, make it

I didn't wear this short sleeve, cowl neck sweater at all last winter (please excuse the glow-in-the-dark jewelry, it was Halloween!). Instead of tossing it, I'm transforming it into three different, fashion-forward accessories, a short infinity scarf, boot toppers, and…

Read More
1 Comment
/
By trace
/

organize your laundry

January 7, 2014
/
get organized, live

When life gets busy, an organized laundry seems to help keep order in the whole house. If clothes and bedding aren't getting washed, dried, and put away, things get crazy quickly. (more…)

Read More
2 Comments
/
By trace
/

DIY window panel table linens (no sew)

September 4, 2013
/
create, make it

I have a lot of trouble finding table cloths and runners that I find even vaguely attractive. They are generally ugly and expensive! My secret find has been these window panels from here. They are around $20 each, so it's…

Read More
Comments Off on DIY window panel table linens (no sew)
/
By trace
/

DIY chevron stripe cork board

August 13, 2013
/
create, make it

I was inspired by those clever jewelry storage solutions collected here, last week. First, I did the clean-out. I dumped all of my bangles, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets in one place and wiped out the drawer, trays, and Ikea jewelry…

Read More
Comments Off on DIY chevron stripe cork board
/
By trace
/

flower style

August 6, 2013
/
create, make it

I love these white mini hydrangeas and I've found that my local supermarket sells good quality, long lasting flowers (roses from there last weeks!) at very reasonable prices, but I don't like giving posies, in their rubber bands and supermarket…

Read More
2 Comments
/
By trace
/

mantel mishmash

July 24, 2013
/
live, post & beam beach house remodel

This unwieldy black marble edifice is not something we're planning to keep in our pared down post and beam remodel, and with TV's as slim as a sandwich and fireplaces much neater than they used to be there's no need…

Read More
1 Comment
/
By trace
/

hand-made thank you cards

July 15, 2013
/
create, make it

I spent my weekend celebrating Bastille Day (also my birthday!) and wanted to thank my friends and family for the thoughtful gifts, the old-fashioned way. I love beautiful cards and stationery so I set myself the challenge of creating something…

Read More
Comments Off on hand-made thank you cards
/
By trace
/

Posts navigation

1 2 3 4

ABOUT

Tracey Dale is a writer, currently working on her first novel. She is a former broadcast journalist, TV host, corporate speaker, advertising executive, and Miss Australia. Based in Los Angeles, she is married to actor, Alan Dale (Entourage, Captain America 2, Lost, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo).

Instagram

Follow Me!