Hey there! I’m Elizabeth Cecchettini, the creative director for DIYStyle. I work with our team to develop the projects for our vodcasts and website. I hope you like what you’re seeing so far! It’s exciting to be a part of something that is changing each week. We have so many more ideas to share with you in the future!

I’m often asked where the inspiration for all the projects come from, well let me tell you…some days are better than others for finding new ideas. But, if you are open to seeing opportunities around you, than the ideas come in all forms.

I look at magazines like everyone does, but besides tearing out projects that are complete like a purse or a skirt; I will also save the pages with great color combinations. A skirt idea I pulled out may be a great shape and have wonderful lines, but the color may be that of say, bird poop. Yuck!! So, I’ll go to my color pages and decide what fabulous color would enhance the skirt design for ME! That is the great part about designing; it can be totally what ever YOU want.

Back to that color thing, very important! Companies pay big bucks to make sure the colors they use in advertising are pleasing, hip, and up to date. So, when I’m in stores, driving around (be careful!!) and just out and about, I’m always aware of my surroundings. I’ll take a picture with my camera phone or jot a note about a store window dressing or a billboard that has great design, color, or shapes. So, let them pay the big dollars and use what you like!

Also, look to nature, the combinations of color in nature are remarkable. Look beyond the flowers, onto the leaves and the bark. Or take in the countryside, say springtime when lavenders, eggshell whites, smoky grays and fresh greens cover the hill sides. Then translate that into a jacket and slacks or a great quilt.

Color is usually the first thing that draws a person to something they like, after the color knocks them on the floor, then they will start to look deeper into the actual design of the project. So take the time to consider a great color for your next project and always be looking around for the next inspiration!

Take care,
Elizabeth