Hey DIYers,
I’ll be an infrequent blogger for the next couple of weeks. Mr. DIY Bride and I are moving to new digs (yay!) mid-month and my energies are devoted to prepping for that right now. Let me share my overwhelming joy of knowing that I will have a dishwasher for the first time in 8 [...]

Hey DIYers,
I’ll be on a blog break for the remainder of this week. I’m dealing with some pretty heavy family stuff and need to step away for a bit longer.
If there’s anything urgent that I owe you, please give me a little nudge via email and I’ll get back to you ASAP.
-Khris

In an effort to better serve you, I’ve created the poll (below) to help me focus on the areas of DIY you’re interested in. I’d be delighted if you’d take a moment to tell me what you want.
Please feel free to add suggestions in the comments or shoot me an email via the contact form, [...]

If you’re not yet familiar with Portovert, you absolutely must visit immediately after you read this post. One of my favorite sites on the entire world wide web, Portovert exemplifies all that is great in the bridal community: high style, smart & friendly writing, and incredible ideas and resources for a green wedding.
It thrilled me [...]

Hey DIYers,
The April issue of Crafts ‘n Things magazine is on the shelves and there’s a project from my book in it! Check out page 28 for Crystal Drop Cake Jewelry and a short & sweet review of the book. There are other cool wedding projects inside from different contributors.
I’ve seen the magazine at large [...]

Darcy Miller from Martha Stewart Weddings is going on tour with Wendy Kromer in the coming week or so. Catch them at Macy’s in Louiseville, Washington DC, and St. Louis on the following days:
Sunday, March 2
1 – 3pm
Macy’s Oxmoor
7900 Shelbyville Road
Home Store, 3rd Floor
Louisville, Kentucky 40222
RSVP: 502.423.3356
Thursday, March 6
6:30 – 8:30pm
Macy’s at Tyson’s Corner
8000 Tysons [...]

Canadians, you’re not to be left out in this eco-fabulous wedding weekend. The first Eco Wedding & Lifestyle Show (EWLS) is this weekend, March 1st and 2nd, at the Design Exchange in Toronto. E
Sponsored by Absolute Tent & Event Rentals and Weddingbells, The Eco Wedding & Lifestyle Show will feature a diverse collection of stylish [...]

Thinking an eco-friendly wedding is for you but have visions of granola and tie dye? Never fear, my posh-minded Southern California brides, you’re in for a very special treat. Pink Cloud Events is hosting their first Eco-Luxe event, Love Is In The Air, this Friday, February 29 from 12 - 4 pm at the Avita [...]

Since I’m abandoning you this week I’m opening up a new giveaway for my book, The DIY Bride: 40 Fun Projects For Your Ultimate One-of-a-Kind Wedding.
I have 2 copies of the book to give away. Just leave a comment in response to this post between now and Monday, 2/18. I’ll pick 2 random winners on [...]

Hey DIYers!
I just got home from a huge craft industry trade show, CHA, to promote a shiny new gig I have (more on that later) with CraftStylish.com.  I will provide a full report next week about some of the great wedding-related craft items I found at the show. Until then I’m pretty swamped with looming [...]