About the designer & di's studio designs...

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Walking through ruined buildings at Hopewell Furnace, Elverson, PA. Photo by Thomas H. Lilly, 2021.
Welcome to Di’s Studio Designs! My name is Diane M. Lilly, and I am an artist, designer, writer, photographer, and the owner of DSD. My other hobbies are yoga, healthy cooking, gardening, writing, and DIY projects. I am also an unabashed Anglophile and Hibernophile (I’m fascinated with all things English and Irish)!
Closeup of hand drawn wood burned Celtic knot work by Di's Studio Designs.
Celtic inspired wood burned daffodil plate. Photo by Diane M. Lilly, 2019.
I have been a long-time “student” of interior design and art—both in and out of college—with a certificate in Residential Planning. I am also a self-taught photographer. Photographing nature challenges me to slow down, pay attention to details, and be in the moment. A deep respect for nature influences my home decor designs and artwork. The healing essence of organic elements acts as a counter-balance to the artificial nature of architecture and interior design. My passion for interior design stems from an understanding that we both react to and are affected by our interior spaces, and we can creatively shape those spaces to enhance our mental well-being. And if I'm being honest, I love the design process!
Photo of a bromeliad plant by Diane M. Lilly.
Bromeliad leaf. Photo by Diane M. Lilly, 2021.
A nature inspired candleholder by Di's Studio Designs.
Waterfall themed handcrafted candleholder by Di's Studio Designs. Photo by Diane M. Lilly, 2020.
Which brings me to my handcrafted home decor designs...I am an Anglophile with a lifelong love of fairy tales, castles, and just about anything medieval. The miniature worlds I create--inspired by the natural world--reflect a sense of wonder and curiosity that I knew as a child but thought I'd lost as I grew into adulthood. It turns out the fascination is still there! So, as you browse my handcrafted decor, you will find that my artwork, fairy houses, and even candleholders all combine a rustic arts and crafts style with something almost unspoken, a whisper of something hidden just under the surface that speaks of the magical qualities of nature and all those who reside there!
Closeup of a fairy house and garden by Di's Studio Designs.
Handcrafted Fairy Cottage and indoor garden by Di's Studio Designs. Photo by Diane M. Lilly, 2019.
As a mother of three amazing young men, I am now finding myself at a place in my life where I can focus on restyling my interiors, and I’ve decided to include this journey in my blogs so that you can follow along and be encouraged to find your creativity through DIY projects and home decor tips. In addition to an interest in self-sufficiency, I also have a passion for sustainability and the power of nature to heal (especially about mental health), so many of my blogs and DIY projects include ways to make interior spaces better by bringing nature indoors. My home is my laboratory, where I experiment with one project at a time. Join me on my blog to discover ways to restyle, redesign, refurbish, refurnish, and recycle!
Repurposed foot stool being wrapped in jute twine for a DIY project by Di's Studio Designs.
DIY project wrapping repurposed foot stool with jute twine. Photo by Diane M. Lilly, 2021.