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Tuesday, December 28, 2010

2010 Party with Style!

2010 has been a great year and I want to celebrate! I have had so much fun launching this blog and can't wait to see what 2011 will bring. I want to thank all the Decorator in a Box readers for your support and inspiration. I wish you all a wonderful 2011 full of style and financially savvy interiors. I thought I would round up some party items to help you pull together a fun bash on Friday. These items should help you finish 2010 with style, fun and grace! Enjoy the MyDiab picks and Happy New Year!!!

~ Annie

Don't forget January 1st the buy 1 room get 1 room free sale ends! Let's create your custom online design today at www.mydiab.com.


{items above from the top left short gold tumblers, champagne bubbles spray necklace, korbel pink rose, siren flower clutch}


{from the top left glitter horns, birdcage feather flower headband, champagne truffles, decorative pom's}


{from the top left paper cut out plates, stanley classic flask , happy new year banner, felt party crowns}


{from the top left string of lights, finger flingers, metallic shot glass, new years eve badges}


{from the top left gold luster etched dot stemware, chalkboard memo tray, stripe lantern, fancy that headband}

Friday, December 17, 2010

Last Minute Gift Guide For Him and Her

We are down to the wire on Christmas shopping time. If your like me you still have a few little items to pick up last minute this weekend. Well... I thought I would pull together a last minute gift guide, so you don't even need to think. Just see the ideas for the guys and gals below, click and order. Don't worry about it arriving in time for Christmas. Print a photo of your purchase and make sure you put it in a festive holiday package with bow and tell them it's on the way. Happy shopping everyone and here are the Decorator in a Box gift picks!

~ Annie

Gals Gift Guide


{from the top left to right hunter boots, pink champagne truffles, snowball mittens, peppermint ear muffs }


{from top left to right american apparel polish , "poppy" recycled cotton socks , jonathan adler zig zag throw , kate spade iphone cover }


{from the top left to right sparkle fishey camera , kensie "islas" shades , enchanted woods iphone dock , Ban.do heart }


{from the top left to right bib gigi i love cherries apron , drop-needle tights , loomed bowls , imogen silk hangers }


Guys Gift Guide


{from the top left to right koostik speakers , leather ipad case , timex originals 1900s watch }


{from the top left to right wood tool set , pendleton tarton throw , ragg wool and leather gloves , vintage plaid thermos }


{from the top left to right portable turntable , smokey mountain cooker , marshall headphones , frenched five rib rack }


{from the left to right striped wool blanket tie , LED alarm clock , velcro cordura wallet , 19th century playing cards }

Don't forget...give the gift of a custom design from Decorator in a Box! We have gift certificates in a nice white box with bow. We also have buy 1 room get 1 room free sale through Janurary 1st!

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Friday, December 10, 2010

Holiday DIY Project Round Up

Are you feeling crafty this holiday season? If not just avoid this post all together and admire the cute photos. If you feel crafty here are some of my favorite DIY gift wrap and decor ideas. I even did the capiz shell chandelier project below and was pretty impressed with myself. Pick a few of your fave projects, round up the kids, nieces and nephews and have some holiday crafting fun! Here are the Decorator in a Box favorites. Enjoy!

Let's start with holiday wreaths! I just love the homespun feel of all of these styles. Visit creaturecomfortsblog.com to see how to make any of these wreaths shown below.













































































Now let's move onto the tree decor. No tree is complete with out a tree skirt and garland. Visit designspongeonline.com to see how to make the tree skirt shown below. Visit creaturecomfortsblog.com to see how to make the ornaments and garland shown below.






Now that we have decorated the tree and home for the holidays let's wrap some gifts! See how to make them by visiting...you guessed it designspongeonline.com and creaturecomfortsblog.com.











Are you having a holiday party this year? Add a festive feel and ambience by making your own chandelier or lamp shade. I made the capiz shell version found on design sponge and had a lot of fun, see my crafting skills shown below ;)



{visit creaturecomfortsblog.com to see how to make the lamp shade tree}



{visit designspongeonline.com to see how to make your own capiz shell chandi}

Happy Holidays!

~ Annie

Give the gift of a custom design from Decorator in a Box, we have gift certificates in a nice white box with bow. We also have buy 1 room get 1 room free sale through Janurary 1st!

www.mydiab.com

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

How'sHouse

Thank you Adrian How of Howshouse.com for the nice article about Decorator in a Box! Check out Malaysia's Interior Design Blog and find all of Adrian's clever and innovative home tips and resources. Decorator in a Box is a big fan of this blog. Enjoy Adrian's article by clicking clicking here!

Happy Decorating!

~ Annie

How'sHouse
Malaysia's Interior Design Blog

www.howshouse.com

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