#and also she’s very practical and industrious about creating this very Instagram worthy life full of Fine Things and a Fun Time

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Taylor returning over and over to the falling through the ice accident in the Bolter—everything to me

#like. just. the shock of it all #there’s something about Taylor where her experience of life is so ….. brutal #like I don’t know how else to say it but it just is. life is not easy on her it is always ready to CLOBBER her #and in a way she’s not easy on life. there’s some kind of magnets/opposite poles stuff where she’s just always drawn to the worst things #to feeling them and experiencing them and almost ??? creating them #like I don’t mean to overstate it. and I know she has a family who loves her (thank GOD) #and also she’s very practical and industrious about creating this very Instagram worthy life full of Fine Things and a Fun Time #and of course all the resources in the world at her disposal to create all the trappings of it #whether it’s a celebrity Fourth of July party or the eras tour #and she’ll do it and love it. but as all the best critics know and point out the most fascinating thing about Taylor is always the music #and it’s where all the weirdness and stubbornness and difficulties of her life. her a c t u a l longings her actual fears #her actual terrible awful experiences that she charges headlong down the paths of #is set free! and it’s breathtaking in the most shocking way #like falling through the ice! I always say the first thing that always hits me about a Taylor album is the bitterness #just this blast in the face. and her music is so gentle! in so many ways #and the packaging is so appealing and her voice is so soft and expressive and there is none of that weird experimentation #even musically (remember when she shut down imogen heap for putting a minor chord in clean she was like absolutely not. I’m obsessed) #(with that moment forever) #but like. so much of Taylor’s packaging and life and HER really does SEEM so basic or ordinary or just rich girl ordinary I guess #she likes basic things and wants basic things. but also she is so hungry so restless so angry so wounded the rich internal life is CHURNING #all the time. every second. and it’s spectacular to watch and also I will worry about her until the day I die #or just—-I don’t know. it’s going to be spectacular and it is sometimes going to be awful #but she will keep furiously writing her way through it!! #there IS such a woundedness to her. and it makes me love her so much because it’s packaged in such a way people think it must just be #whining or privilege. but it’s not! it’s just. the human condition and Taylor’s own flaws #okay I’ve lost the plot here a bit in my ramblings but yeah the ice metaphor. insanely perfect

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DesignByGemini is creating Instagram worthy designs with their playful and immersive projects

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Founded in 2015 by twin sisters Elena and Giulia Sella, DesignByGemini is taking social media by storm with their playful, creative and innovative projects.

Based in Milan, DesignByGemini is a creative design studio that focuses on merging both, design and the digital. Collaborating with international brands and clients, their eye-catching and immersive designs have been showcased around the world. Their specialty lies in installations, visual merchandising, retail and pop-up project with careful attention to the development of social media promotional content.

At heart, DesignByGemini has a forward-thinking, and modern approach; using social media as their best friend and promoter, they are constantly on the lookout for creating original and innovative concepts.

Who are Elena & Giulia Sella? How did the journey for DesignByGemini begin?

Elena and Giulia Sella: “We are twin sisters, born and raised in Milan; since childhood, we had a great passion for everything related to art, design, and creativity. We both have an arts degree and graduated from the Politecnico di Milano, Giulia in interior design and Elena in architecture. During her master’s degree, Elena carried out an Exchange Program in São Paulo, where she also had working experience in a design gallery, while Giulia was in New York at the Daniel Libeskind Studio after a two-year experience in the Milanese studio.

DesignByGemini was born just as we were far away, perhaps to feel closer, but most of all to start taking a first step towards our dream of working together. We were both working full-time, but in our spare time, we were always looking for new trends and going around galleries, exhibitions, and events, which is why we decided to start a blog where we shared our travels and our continuous research and experiences of design and art around the world. From our experiences to a selection of objects, we shared it all by creating articles on our site and opening our Instagram account DesignByGemini. As twin sisters, we share the same zodiac and rising sign, so for the name, we hardly had any choice.

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Elena and Giulia Sella: “In September 2015, we decided to go back to Milan and start integrating DesignByGemini with the design aspect that is our real main focus and profession, and from there everything evolved! Today we have our own creative studio where we follow projects such as pop-ups, installations and visual merchandising projects with an eye on the aspects related to communication, and we continue to do digital collaborations by connecting with brands as brand ambassadors.

A contemporary approach is at the base of our design, which makes social media a successful ally for promotion, researching constantly for original and innovative concepts. Among our projects are the Millennial Pink Room, which was built during the Fuorisalone’17 in the window of SuperStudio Piu’. The Pool Club containers located in Piazza XV Aprile in the Brera Design District ‘18 and projects designed for beauty, fashion and lifestyle brands including Max&Co, Lancome, Sanrio, Bulgari Parfums, Bombay Sapphire, Atelier Emé, O.P.I., Mc2 Saint Barth.”

Why DesignByGemini, why a combination of installations, retail design and visual merchandising? What moved you to begin this career? 

Elena and Giulia Sella: “We can say DesignByGemini was born as a dream, that of working together, following our passions and expressing our creativity: a goal that we had for years and decided to begin at the moment that felt “right” by putting all our commitment and ambition in it. As soon as we started, our approach was to bring design and communication together, hence our “Instagram oriented” aesthetics. The promotional aspect of a project is very important for us and it must be in some way communicable through social media, even if it is a stand or a product.

The “turning point” was our first exhibition, which was held during the Milan Design Week ’17 at Superstudio Piu’. We were selected in the section “Discovery: the People and Stories”, our project was a pop-up where the protagonists were mirrors with “filter” graphics created just by emojis designed for people to interact with. The booth, even though it was only 2x2m, was a big hit. It was always full of people having fun, taking photos and created a high return on social media. We were interviewed by Tg Com, and soon after we were contacted by Le Bon Marché to create a special edition of the mirrors for their Christmas Sale.”

Elena and Giulia Sella: “This showed us how one thing leads to another, and that for everything you want to achieve, you need to find a way to go and get it! Even in the years that followed, our projects during the Milan Design Week have shown a great following, both of visitors and above all ‘shares’. It allowed us to consolidate our style, which is evolving but always keeps our approach.

These aspects, combined with strong communication through our channels, have led brands, mainly related to fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, to contact us for collaborations and request to have installations, showcases, and sets designed by us. This is because, if you consider various aspects, design can be the perfect way to promote a brand; attractive and powerful installations are the perfect synergy between design and marketing, and on our side, we always try to give a creative interpretation to the brief with productions that have a strong impact and a real message behind it.

What we usually offer is a “complete package”, starting with a shared brief, it goes from the creation of the concept, to the execution with our developers, to the photographic material of editorial quality, to image creation for the project announcement, and promotion on our social media channels.”

What is your ultimate goal?  What purpose do you serve with your practice? Ultimately, why do you do what you do?

Elena and Giulia Sella: “We want DesignByGemini to be always growing and evolving, through multiple projects and influences, continuing to create sets and installations for fashion and lifestyle brands, visual projects and capsule collections, following both the design phase and the development of social campaigns and promotions.

Our goal is to continue to create, to make bigger and more immersive projects, to create spaces that can amaze and entertain, that can attract people online, and at the same time have a message, that for us is fundamental. We do this because for us the real satisfaction comes when the projects come to life, and that happens not when they are done, but when they are experienced by visitors; it is the people who give meaning to the spaces, who interpret them, who spread them. We always try to amaze and to be able to offer an experience.

Creating for us is beautiful, and we will never stop!”

How would you describe your works to someone who has never seen them? Imagine describing what you do to your 5 years old little brother. What are your projects similar to? 

Elena and Giulia Sella: “Our job is to create very colorful spaces that attract people’s attention. Like rooms that can last just a few days, but where people can come in and they can “play” and touch things, have fun and take a photo to show their friends.

Our projects are similar to the photo-sets designed for a company or product, usually made for campaigns and advertising. Unlike the sets we see in magazines or on television, our spaces can be “lived” and are accessible to more people for a short or long period.”

Your creations are visually striking and highly engaging. Can you break down the design elements that create an Instagram-worthy installation or interior? Which kind of shapes, colors, features, details, and techniques do you combine and add up to create interiors and installations which result in being a photo-opportunity?

Elena and Giulia Sella: “People nowadays, and Millennials above all, are increasingly attracted to ‘instagrammable’ environments and for this reason, interior design projects must also be ‘photo-proof’.

During the concept phase of our projects, we think about the impact that the project can have both live and online, in terms of images and sharing. So we always try to translate the idea into a highly impactful and unconventional concept and then go on to “play” with colors, textures, and materials. For us, the greatest value is to try to make a difference by creating projects with contemporary aesthetics that can offer an experience and have an online return. Contrasts, optical games, shades of colors and original concepts are the elements that characterize us the most, our style is recognizable but constantly evolving, because we always try to follow the latest trends.

When we are asked to create a ‘Photo Opportunity’, we do not stop at the aesthetics, we also think of the experience: from this comes the objects to interact with, spaces that come to life with visitors and that everyone can interpret. We create situations where aesthetics are as important as the interaction; the success of our projects is found when they are shared, but above all, it is found in the enthusiasm and enjoyment of the people who visit them and then decide to share them.”

Which designers, architects or artists are you inspired and influenced by? What other fields and inputs outside of the design world provide you inspiration? 

Elena and Giulia Sella: “Among architects and designers, we’re sure to mention Ettore Sottsass and Verner Panton. Among the artists, James Turrel: his immersive work of light and color is truly amazing!

In addition to design we find a lot of inspiration from the world of fashion and contemporary art. In general, we try to be up to date with the latest exhibitions and events in the industry, and traveling is certainly a very important part of our lives and our work. In every city we visit, we always look for different trends and observe everything from exhibitions to hotels, restaurants to street art and concept stores. When we can’t travel, the inspiration and the research is more and more effective online: for example, on our Pinterest and Instagram we have a very useful collection of inspirations!”

What is one aspect of your job that is hard & invisible, but definitely crucial to your practice? Some aspects of the design process are not visible when the work is complete, but are still essential to the realization of a successful project: what are those aspects for you? Research, experimentation, trials, brainstorming?

Elena and Giulia Sella: “For us, the most crucial part remains in the ‘idea’, which is how we interpret the client’s brief.

We first look for a concept that can be the guiding principle of the whole project, we listen to the client’s requests but always try to get to an original solution that makes the most of our creativity. So we always try to translate the brief with an impactful and unconventional concept, and then “play” with colors, textures and materials.

The concept comes from brainstorming: after hours and days of research and comparison, necessary for each project, we usually “connect the dots” and start to make the concept concrete. We connect ideas, images, memories and visions, and we continually confront each other until we get to a final idea that fully satisfies us. We understand that it is the right one when we are satisfied and excited to realize it! The process is constantly evolving, taking into account both the comparison with the client and the comparison between ourselves.”

Elena and Giulia Sella: “Then we go to the “operational” phase. If the concept is already defined, we always try to take into account the form/content constraints and the budget available, which we see not as a limit but as important criteria for the delivery. In general, we try to divide up our tasks and also our roles: while the ideation and concept part is done together by “connecting the dots,” for the development part, Giulia typically focuses on the more practical and enforceable aspects while Elena focuses more on communication-related aspects.

Sometimes the execution phase can be a little ‘stressful’, especially in events where the execution is often delayed, so we always have to give the maximum to respect the timing or last-minute requests, but once completed only the feeling of great satisfaction remains!”

Tell us about your first client, how did you get it and what was the project about?

Elena and Giulia Sella: “Our first project was a temporary shop in Cordusio Square for the Christmas sale for Genagricola wines, the agricultural enterprise of insurance company Generali Assicurazioni, and the Taveggia “panettone” (Milanese Christmas cake) made by Michelin starred chefs. The store manager, who contacted us after seeing our social profiles, asked us for a first proposal requesting to have a contemporary and original approach to present both products, together but both with a story to tell.

Our proposal, which was accepted and implemented, was to create two exhibition walls, one dedicated to the wine and one dedicated to panettone, with black and white stripes at full height that continued on the floor creating a checkered pattern.

This way, both products were highlighted, but also ‘united’, it was a simple but visually impactful concept, which was very much liked!”

What kind of advice would you give to young fresh graduates inspired by your career? Would you recommend to begin working for a studio or launch your own as soon as possible? 

Elena and Giulia Sella: “The advice we would like to give is definitely to invest in your own preparation, from the choice of university to the first work experience.

There are no fixed rules; in our case we have always given our best in every experience, even if we knew that sooner or later we would start our adventure together because we knew that everything would be useful for our journey.

In a studio experience, you learn how to present the project to the client, the importance of timing and precision, and how to manage clients and suppliers. In our case, these experiences have allowed us to have a technical background and create an autonomous structure. Having studied and worked abroad enabled us to discover new styles and approaches and gain an international vision on how to set up our studio.”

Elena and Giulia Sella: “On the one hand, we recommend gaining experience, but on the other, to listen to your “inner voice” and prepare an action plan. If you want to start your own studio at some point, you have to jump, you create the “right time”.

Our motto is: creativity takes courage! The courage to start your business and believe in your dreams is the first big step to take.”

What mistakes did you make in your early days, that you will not do again today?

Elena and Giulia Sella: “The mistake we made at the beginning was to let us get caught up in the enthusiasm at every request, starting immediately a phase of in-depth research and sharing the first idea when requested, even if it was a draft, even before we had finalized the agreement. For us, especially at the beginning, every project was an opportunity to demonstrate we really knew how to do things, so in front of important companies and brands, we were willing to take the risk.

The truth is that many requests are not made, not because of the proposal, but because of the change of internal strategies or many other factors that we cannot control and do not depend on us.

Over time, we have learned to protect ourselves with formal agreements and by investing time and resources only when the client has a real intention to proceed. Our true value is the idea!”

What is the best way to kick-start a career in installation design?

Elena and Giulia Sella: “It is very difficult to find the client and the project of your dreams right away, for that reason our advice is: show as much as you can! This means working hard and getting the most out of the first requests that come; but, in addition to that, finding a way to get promoted and show your own style.

Instagram is certainly a way to be known and promote your work, which is increasingly being used by designers, both established and emerging: it allows us to break down barriers and connect with many great people.”

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The Top DIY Blogs of 2018

The 2018 Golden Craft Award

Editor’s note: A huge congratulations to all who made it on our list. There was an endless amount to choose from, but we thought these blogs stood out the most. If your favorites are missing from our list of top DIY blogs, then please let us know in the comments below.

Discovering the Top DIY Blogs of 2018

LawnStarter’s business is comprised of homeowners who not only seek a good-looking lawn but also a sense of pride in their home. For this reason, our editorial team throughout the year monitored DIY blogs because they exemplified homeowners who enjoy enhancing the appearance of their homes.

Congratulations to our 2018 winners! They were judged on these four criteria:

Quality and Consistency of Writing

Creativity of Ideas

Budget Resourcefulness

Presence on Google and Social Media Outlets

Winners may display our Golden Craft Award badge on their blogs. We tried reaching out to each of the winners, but if we missed you, we would love to hear from you. Other than that, here are the top DIY blogs for this year—listed in no particular order.

A Stroll Thru Life

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Friday DIY & Finds

Marty is a long-running DIY blogger, cementing her reputation for clever budget decor ideas and boosting the work of up-and-coming bloggers. Her blog, A Stroll Thru Life, is pleasantly written and resourceful, especially during the holiday seasons. Marty’s DIY guides are easy to follow and will boost the appearance of your home.

DIY Inspired

Our Favorite Post of 2018: DIY Folding Chair Makeover

Dinah is a California resident who offers a broad spectrum of DIY wisdom, from costumes for kids to furniture. Her guides in DIY Inspired are practical and wonderfully explained. Regardless if you live in an apartment or a house with a front yard (her blog has a whole section called Home & Garden), you’ll find fresh ideas here.

Do It Yourself Divas

Our Favorite Post of 2018: DIY: Pinecone Wreath (Practically Free)

Sisters Steph & Meg are DIY icons. Their stylish approaches to food, fashion, decor, and furniture are motivational. Whether it’s re-painting your kitchen cabinets or making hand-made Christmas decorations, Do It Yourself Divas will encourage you to get off the couch and enhance the appearance of your home.

Little Modernist

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Quick Fix To Common Hardwood Floor Trouble So It Would Lasts A Lifetime

Little Modernist is a blog that promotes minimal living in the most fulfilling sense. The DIY guides for this blog are not only handy but engaging to follow. Little Modernist will lead you away from Instagram or whatever distracting site, put a tool in your hand, and start you with peaceful work that shall improve your home.

DIY Projects with Pete

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Quick Fix To Common Hardwood Floor Trouble So It Would Lasts A Lifetime

Pete is a resourceful and handy writer in Montana. His blog, DIY Projects with Pete, goes into great labor and detail explaining how to build and fix things. The video explainers are a signature of his, almost a replacement for those missing lessons on tools that your parents forgot to teach you.

Erin Spain

Our Favorite Post of 2018: DIY Plywood Kid’s Desk

Erin’s hands-on approach to projects is inspiring. With expert precision, her DIY guides provide reliable steps from building anything from scratch. The joy of building, for example say your own desk, is the additional meaning it brings to your home. Reading her blog, Erin Spain, will steer you away from languidly buying IKEA furniture and instead build your own.

Alice & Lois

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Favorite No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas

Alice and Lois are sisters who designed an impressively artistic blog. Their blog’s family-friendly DIY projects look mesmerizing when they’re accompanied with photos of Alice and Lois’s results. Because family is important to them, Alice and Lois also provide healthy recipes that will cheer up any household.

DIY Bungalow

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Fall Pumpkin Planters

Karen is a self-proclaimed “recovering lawyer,” and her time spent on DIY Bungalow is worthwhile recuperation. DIY Bungalow provides fun, accessible, and financially prudent tips to upgrade your home. Because Karen is a fantastic writer, the blog is consistently insightful and humorous.

Love My DIY Home

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Can Furniture Become a Piece of Art?

Val exudes a strong passion for home decor, and more importantly, doing it yourself. Her blog, Love My DIY Home, is a testament to the rewards of trying new ideas. Val’s blog offers many fresh ones that will spruce up your home.

Life with Lorelai

Our Favorite 2018 Post: Pumpkin Carving

Lorelai, mother with two cats and two kids, runs a fun, personal blog that produces enjoyable DIY tasks. Unlike many of the other blogs on this list, Lorelai won’t belabor you on soil types for your garden, but she’ll provide novel decorations for your home and garden.

The Stylish Nest

The Stylish Nest brings a certain degree of panache that’s missing from many blogs. This blog is full of personality and quality writing about garden and DIY decor tasks. Check our The Stylish Nest for solid decor tips.

Our Favorite Post of 2018: My Childhood Bedroom

DIY Everywhere

Our Favorite 2018 Post: How To Make A Tie Dye Towel

For beginner gardeners, DIY Everywhere is an easy resource to start with. The blog also spans a variety of home decor tips that go beyond gardening. Because it’s an expansive source of home ideas you can do on your own, DIY Everywhere is very helpful.

Green Thumb

Our Favorite Post of 2018: It’s Time To Tackle Your Backyard

Green Thumb is a blog focused on organics and outdoor decor. With an emphasis on caring for your vegetation, Green Thumb provides quality guides for flowers, water features, and more. This blog will motivate you to spend more time outdoors, working with your hands and appreciating the result of a home with a touch of nature.

North Carolina Blogger Network

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Wedding Invitations For The Modern Bride

  North Carolina Blogger Network is a both a blog and a channel for DIY hobbyists and aspiring writers on lifestyle. The blog itself delivers well on DIY items and decor—adding a bit more flash and style to everyday items.

The lala

Our Favorite Post of 2018: No Frames Needed: 6 Ways To Hang Pictures In Your Dorm Room

The lala is a blog that speaks to college girls and postgrads, replete with stylish and youthful DIY guides. The aesthetic of this blog does not shallowly resemble Urban Outfitters but rather a creative space for personal style and art. That being said, this blog also provides great decor ideas and handy tips for those looking for inspiration.

Pretty Handy Girl

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Dining Room Makeover – Homework Station

Brittany’s blog, Pretty Handy Girl, is a fierce repudiation of anyone who thinks power tools and construction are for men. Pretty Handy Girl is a testament that the enjoyment of craft and artistry is accessible to anyone who is curious enough. Whether the project is big or small, Brittany tackles it with clarity and skill. Her blog provides guides that range from simple dining room decor to building doors.

The Painted Hive

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Trash To Treasure Vases…Using Old Food Jars & Vintage Handbag Straps!

Kristine’s The Painted Hive delivers simple yet clever DIY decor. Don’t throw away your empty Tabasco or soy sauce bottles, because Kristine will show you how to transform them into quality decorations.

In My Own Style

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Brighten A Dark Room By Letting The Light Shine In

Diane writes sweetly in her blog In My Own Style. Journaling her experiences decorating and embellishing her home, Diane is responsive to her readers and creates guides that would improve any type of room.

Swoon Worthy

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Can You DIY Shutters? (Hint: Yep, You Can)

Kimberly’s glamorous blog, Swoon Worthy, is permeated with eye-popping DIY guides. Based on Boho aesthetics, Swoon Worthy injects character and color into living spaces. Kimberly is also incredibly handy—for example she built her own shutters by hand. Check this blog out if you need a shot of hands-on creativity for your home.

Freckles

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Painted Banisters & A Credenza Vignette

Freckles is a cheerful blog, full of terrific DIY guides for decor that makes a home feel more suitable for family. From playhouses to banisters, Freckles brings a joyful touch to everyday home items—many of which can be done by hand.

The Handyman’s Daughter

Our Favorite Post of 2018: DIY Industrial Computer Desk Plans and Tutorial

Vineta’s blog The Handyman’s Daughter displays an expert on wood and craft. The Handyman’s Daughter is a DIY master guide of building your own furniture, well-written and accompanied with good photography. This blog will demonstrate you don’t need to shelve out a fortune for high-quality shelves, and instead you simply need a toolbox, materials, and some patience.

The Happier Homemaker

Our Favorite Post of 2018: How To Decorate A Fireplace

Melissa’s The Happier Homemaker is a remedy to messy and cluttered households. This blog’s mission is to help organize and clean up your living spaces and leave them in a more accommodating state. What’s fabulous about The Happier Homemaker is the guides are both practical and decoratively creative.

Home Repair Tutor

Our Favorite Post of 2018: How To Install A Basement Bathtub

The Home Repair Tutor is a blog and video guide created by two resourceful and handy buddies, Jeff Patterson and Steve White. Their video guides have amassed over 29 million views and counting. The Home Repair Tutor not only shows you how to save money on home repair by teaching you professional skills, but it also imbues you with the tenacity to be handy.

I Am A Homemaker

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Outdoor Side Table

Jillian keeps it real in I Am A Homemaker, a blog about DIY home projects that is accessible to all skill levels. Her clear and well-explained guides will mitigate any urge that thrusts you into an IKEA—and instead save money by building the thing yourself.

Infarrantly Creative

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Hanging Wooden X Chandelier

Beckie Farrant’s home is a rustic delight, and you can replicate the novel DIY decor by going to Infarrantly Creative. Ever thought chandeliers were too tacky and regal? Beckie flipped the concept of those ornamental lights upside down and produced a warm and inviting light bulb carrier. Check her blog out so you can learn how to make the rest of your living spaces more inviting and cozy.

Love Create Celebrate

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Make Your Own Custom Framed Mirrors

Lindi and Russel are a power couple. It’s unclear how the work is divided between them two when it comes to their blog Love Create Celebrate, but the result is stunning. Love Create Celebrate is rich in creative DIY decor ideas that are made tantalizing by high quality photography and well-written guides.

Not Just A Housewife

Our Favorite Post of 2018: 15 Easy Wood Projects You Can Do In A Day!

The blog, Not Just A Housewife, is an understatement of a title for its owner Stacy Risenmay. Stacy is a home decor DIY expert. She tackles small projects with finesse and clarity, producing guides that make it possible to replicate her lovely work.

One Project Closer

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Mid-Century Modern Dog Crate and End-Table Tutorial

One Project Closer is an endearing blog that covers a family-focused journey through home projects. The team of Ethan, Jocie, Kim, and Fred produced a top-notch funnel of DIY ideas, expressed through handy tips and guides. The family dog Chief Hopper, a Morkie, is also a catch. Check their blog out for not only great DIY guides but also cameos of that adorable grey and white dog.

Keeper of the Home

Our Favorite 2018 Post: Creamy Spring and Asparagus Soup

Keeper of the Home is a heart-warming blog for gardeners and home cooks. This blog emphasizes clean-living and avoids artificial ingredients—whether for your soil or your belly. Keeper of the Home also discusses family life and lessons, eclipsing home life with nature. Also, the recipes are very tasty.

Chiot’s Run

Our Favorite 2018 Post: Compost Pile Harvest

Susy’s garden contains the most delightful-looking produce. Her blog, Chiot’s Run, educates homeowners to waste less and adopt a DIY organic lifestyle. The results pay off—because the rich colors in her garden are stunning. This blog will motivate you to garden more.

Carleton Girl

Our Favorite 2018 Post: Favorite Week of Cooking

Carleton Girl is a lovely DIY outdoors blog that shows off New England gardening. Guides for fresh produce, from lettuce to tomatoes, are well-written and easy to follow. You’ll learn how to adapt to the cold seasons too as a gardener.

Shawna Coronado

Our Favorite 2018 Post: Hardy Garden Decor Ideas

Shawna is a fan of exotic flowers and a DIY expert. She prefers to do things by hand, and will inspire you to spend more time in your garden. Her blog will boost your handiness and creativity.

Bees and Roses

Our Favorite 2018 Post: Lavender-colored Decor

Bees and Roses would impress any DIY aficionado. The blog provides creative and helpful tips for gardening, from novel ways of fencing your garden to design ideas. Bees and Roses also is one of the most beautiful blogs on this list in terms of design.

Premeditated Leftovers

Our Favorite 2018 Post: How To Grow Butternut Squash

Alea runs a comprehensive blog that captures home life. Premeditated Leftovers provides insight on gardening, cooking, kids, budgeting, and home decor. Her DIY decor tips are very useful.

  The House That Lars Built

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Honeycomb Designs For Your Home

Brittany’s eye for color is overwhelmingly impressive. Her blog, The House That Lars Built, is stunning, picture after picture. Even if you weren’t planning a party, her DIY party decor guides are tantalizing to do.

The Sweetest Digs

Our Favorite Post of 2018: How To Create A Cute Kids Craft Room

Gemma is driven by a passion for all-natural products and a welcoming aesthetic in her home. Her blog, The Sweetest Digs, will equip you with knowledge on decorating everything from a kitchen to a nursery. She also writes a helpful section on wellness.

Camels and Chocolate

Our Favorite Post of 2018: We Bought a Victorian Home, Then Refinanced Three Years Later

Camels and Chocolate is Kristen’s lifestyle blog. And for good measure, Kristen’s life is impressive and stylish. One of her labors of love is home decor, which Kristen is also a fantastic photographer. Follow her blog for some terrific DIY home decor tips.

Prodigal Pieces

Our Favorite Post of 2018:  Upcycled Jar Hangers—DIY Decor

Larissa is a homeschooling mom of six kids (incredible) who proves it’s not intimidating or too time-consuming to engage with DIY decor. Her blog, Prodigal Pieces, demystifies many home decor trends and teaches you how to make them yourself. This blog also guides you to not waste items, such as your old pickle jars, and transform them into something you’d be proud to display.

Reality Daydream

Our Favorite Post of 2018: Room Design For The Girls’ Bedroom!

Bethany is beyond a DIY hobbyist in her amazing blog, Reality Daydream. She is a DIY pro. A project as simple as making a bedroom for her young daughters is turned up to 11 with staggering displays of furniture and paint. Reality Daydream, like its namesake, guides you through home decor that you likely didn’t know was achievable by hand.

Remodelando la Casa

Our Favorite Post of 2018: DIY – Ghost Planters Wooden Stand

Christina Garay’s Remodelando la Casa is one of the most elegant DIY blogs on this list. Her reinventions of luxury bedrooms and baths are impressive and well-budgeted displays. This blog proves you don’t need to buy designer furniture in order to a live in a designer home.

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