Diane Henkler decorated her first home using tricks from her work in the display trade. She wrote a book called Instant Decorating and now shares her decorating ideas on her blog, InMyOwnStyle.com.
Colorful Cottage Chic
by Diane Henkler on May 9th, 2013
In recent years, the Cottage Chic style has changed a bit, moving to a fresher, more modern appeal. It is still inviting and comfortable with bright and…
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Color, Dining Rooms
Paint Color Combinations: Festive, Fun, and Modern
by Diane Henkler on April 4th, 2013
Paint color combinations—there are so many to choose from that it can get a little intimidating when it comes time to create a color palette for your home or room….. Read more »
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Color, Inspiration
10 DIY Painting Tips To Make Any Paint Job Easier
by Diane Henkler on March 12th, 2013
These are my all-time favorite painting tips. Gather up a few of the following common household items to create your own Do It Yourself painting tools that will make any…. Read more »
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Painting Tips
8 Things Most New Painters Overlook
by Diane Henkler on February 15th, 2013
Painting isn’t hard (truly anyone can do it) but before you dive right into painting a wall or a piece of furniture, check out my list of the top eight…. Read more »
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How to Paint, Painting Tips
Create a Decorator’s Notebook
by Diane Henkler on January 31st, 2013
To keep everything organized when I’m decorating or redecorating a room, I have always used what I call my Decorator’s Notebook. This is more than a binder to store inspiring…. Read more »
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Getting Started, Planning Your Project
Decking My Hall
by Diane Henkler on November 30th, 2012
It’s that time of the year—time to add holiday decor to my home. I use the traditional colors of Christmas, red and green, on the exterior of my house, but…. Read more »
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Inspiration, Planning Your Project
My Dining Room, Finally Done Right
by Diane Henkler on November 6th, 2012
I have lived in my house for 18 years. In this time, my dining room has gone through 3 wall color transformations. It has been builder beige, persimmon, and currently,…. Read more »
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Before & Afters, Dining Rooms
The Studioffice Comes Together
by Diane Henkler on October 11th, 2012
Of all the rooms I have transformed with paint in my house, this is the one that I like best. It is where I spend most of my time. It…. Read more »
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Inspiration, Offices
My Evolving Family Room
by Diane Henkler on September 18th, 2012
Of all the rooms in my house, my family room has been the hardest to decorate. It is long and narrow, plus it’s open concept into the kitchen—so there are…. Read more »
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Color, Inspiration, Living & Family Rooms
My DIY Kitchen: Before and After
by Diane Henkler on August 14th, 2012
When I first moved into my house, I loved almost everything about it—the location, property, and style. What I didn’t love was the kitchen. The size was okay, but the…. Read more »
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Before & Afters, Kitchens
