Final Sneak Peek of the Book

Posted by Khris in Events + Soirees

Today is the last sneak peek of the book! I had a very hard time choosing what I wanted to share. I decided to show you one of my favorite features of the book – the price comparison. At the end of each project, I compare what it’d cost you to buy a ready-made/commercial version versus the cost to do-it-yourself. I think you’ll be very surprised at how much cash you can save. Check out some budget-friendly goodness after the jump.

It’s The Official Book Release Day

Posted by Khris in Events + Soirees

Today is the official release date for the DIY Bride book! I’m so excited, I can’t stand it!

Thanks to all of my friends and family who’ve forwarded me their Amazon shipping notices. (What a fun thing to share with me!)

For those of you who didn’t pre-order from Amazon, the book will be available at the major booksellers right away and at places like JoAnns and Ben Franklin craft stores in February.

Below are some of the spots to get your hands on a copy of the book. ( This is not a full or official list.)

• The Taunton Press
• Random House
• Amazon
• Barnes & Noble
• BooksAMillion
• Overstock.com
• Powell’s
• Target.com

Looking for an indie bookseller near you? Do check out BookSense.com.

INTERNATIONAL (There is a February 28 release date in some countries.)

Canada:

• Amazon
• Chapters
• Random House

UK :

• Amazon UK
• Country Book Shop
• Play.com
• Tesco

Germany

• Amazon DE
• Buch24

France

• Amazon FR

Italy

• Libreria Universitaria
• Internet Book Shop

Japan

• Kinokuniya

South Africa

• Take 2

Switzerland

• Buecher

Contest Upate

Posted by Khris in Contests

Hey DIYers!

Thank you to everyone who entered the Win The DIY Bride Book contest. I received more entries than I anticipated so it’s taking a little longer than I had expected to get through them all. There are so many funny, poignant, and cool entries it’s become a really tough process. I’ll post the winner tomorrow, January 01.

And I just have to say that you guys rock!

Contest Reminder: Last Day for Entries

Posted by Khris in Contests

Today, Thursday 12/27, is the last day for entries to win a free copy of The DIY Bride: 40 Fun Projects For Your Ultimate One-of-a-Kind Wedding. Details are here.

Book Sneak Peek #3

Posted by Khris in Events + Soirees

Today’s sneak peak is among my all-time favorite DIY projects and it was one of the most fun to photograph. {Check out the Split Bamboo Centerpiece below.}
We shot this project, the Split Bamboo Centerpiece, at the ultra cool Metropolitan Building in Long Island City/Queens (if you’re looking for a reasonably priced venue in the NYC area, do check this place out!) and originally had another theme in mind for the display. When we got on location all of us – photographer, stylist, editorial team – fell in love with this really neat alcove in one of the Met’s rooms. The ginormous Buddha head, oriental rugs, and silk pillows were already in place so we took advance of the great setting. Hooray for spontanaeity!