The DIY Home Planner: Practical Tips and Inspiring Ideas to Decorate It Yourself (Thistlewood Farms)

I think she has practical tips to share such as - 1) how you pull together different prints 2) furniture placement 3) window treatments tips but other than that I feel like she stays on the surface with basic principles and could have explained further how to place furniture and space planning. Very little information on lighting. She could have gone into what type of lighting to use on what focal points such as ambient vs. directional vx. accent lighting and what types of fixtures to use for different spaces or styles. Some of the creative ideas she shared were somewhat vague. I learned more at least in terms of space planning and in what order do you decorate from "Cozy Minimalist Home" by Myquillan Smith. I do like her graphic paper and notes page; I may be using those to plan out rooms.

Genuinely decent book with some terrific ideas. Unfortunately the average christian is terribly insecure in their personal beliefs and so feels an unquenchable desire to spew all over unsuspecting/innocent bystanders. As a non-christian, I found the insertion of religion undesirable, unwarranted, and disruptive. The author has absolutely ever right to embrace whatever faith she chooses, she should extend respect to readers of other or no faith - unless her topic is specifically christian.I seriously contemplated returning it, it was that off-putting. I strongly urge this author to re-think her urge to inject christian folderol in how-to home decorating planners. As it is, I've torn out and thrown away pages, crossed out ALL references to HER religion in MY planner.

So many great tips and reasons to cherish this book! Written in an easy to understand format with great illustrations, you will be so happy to own this book! KariAnne shares with us some of her many DIY projects, ideas and inspirations that will make you want to redecorate every square inch of your home! Five stars are not enough!

This planner is a completely fun combination of words and inspiration and beautiful sketches and real life photographs and colors and pages and tips and ideas for making your home YOURS!There’s a sturdy pocket flap on the inside cover AND the back cover to tuck in fabric scraps and notes and paint strips and any and all lists you want to keep handy for your home and projects. I love this detail and idea for the book.There's room to sketch and draw and place your furniture etc in your room. The back of the planner contains a page of furniture cut-outs to try out different layouts.I’ve loved flipping through this planner, reading tips, and jotting down notes here and there for myself and my HOME!

Lighthearted, heartfelt, straightforward tips and tricks and stories of how to make your house YOUR home! KariAnne Wood has written a fun, easy-to-read and reference work book to help you make decorating decisions. I like that it is a "planner" that you can actually put your paint and fabric samples into, along with the use of the built in pocket for all of the scraps and inspiration bits that you might have. It even has a darling and practical red elastic to hold the book closed, after stuffing it with all of the decorating goodness that you have stuffed in there. Great for reference and especially great as a gift for a new homeowner or anyone who might want some guidance in a home decorating journey!

Seriously, folks, this planner is just as adorable as KariAnne herself, and if you follow her blog (and you should), you know what I mean. But besides reflecting the warmth and humor that makes her blog so popular, this book has solid decorating advice and DIY instructions that anyone can follow, while making it FUN! The charming artwork by Michael Sparks, (It's nice to see parts of the farmhouse again), the cutouts to play with furniture placement, the cute little pocket to hold your paint samples, etc.- it's all just adorable. If I had this planner when I was younger and just starting to decorate my house, I wouldn't have made so many mistakes. Highly recommend!

If your a diy person you will love this book. It is not your run of the mill diy book. KariAnne gives so much helpful information. Tips on flooring, how to pick paint colors, use of patterns and a lot more. This can help you make your decorating decisions. This can be your go to resource. I have followed her blog for years that has lots of info but this takes it to the next level. It is just practical and helpful. Great how to’s and more. You can even record info for future references( if your like me you might forget). Get your copy today and enjoy.

This is not your run of the mill stuffy design book. You know the ones full of fancy design words, and you are not even sure what the author is talking about.Lean in design challenged sister and let me tell you just a little about The DIY Home Planner.It is sassy and cute, and fun.It has pockets to put things like paint chips and fabric swatches.It has little furniture cutouts you can arrange and rearrange on a space planning page.There are tips on flooring, paint colors, how to use patterns, and oh so much more.I gave it 5 stars only because that's all there were.

Not worth the money. What a disappointment.

Great book and well delivered. This book will help you get organized.