I spend half the year being excited for spring! It is my favorite season, and it couldn’t come a moment too soon. Then again, sometimes spring needs just a little help to add that perfect pop of color, or bring about some beautiful spring flowers. This was exactly the case with my sad little patch off […]
Cottage Kitchen Before
Hey guys! I’m super excited (and crazy nervous) to join in the fun of a really cool 6 week decorating challenge called the One Room Challenge hosted by Calling it Home. I have decided this would be the perfect opportunity (and motivation) to take on the kitchen in my guest cottage. It needs a bit of […]
DIY Custom Cube Organizer
[left][/left] [right]*This post is sponsored by one of my favs…Kreg Tool! Woop woop![/right] I have a set of store bought cube organizers that I absolutely love. I keep moving them from room to room because I can’t decide where I want it most! I would have bought a second set, but I started thinking it […]
Simple Patio Styling: From Bare to Beautiful!
Don’t neglect outdoor living spaces, such as porches, patios, and decks. They are square footage that is often left underutilized and un-decorated. See how a few simple touches add both style and function to make the best of the patio, porch, or deck space! *This post is made possible by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart! […]
DIY Coffee Table With Pullouts
Learn how to make this multi-functional coffee table! Great for puzzles, games, or just serving! *This post is awesomely sponsored by Kreg! Woop! Oh great, the movers totally destroyed my coffee table. What in the world would posses them to rip out the legs instead of unscrew them? Now I need a new coffee table…good thing I partner […]
DIY Campaign Style Storage Boxes
*This post is awesomely sponsored by National Hardware! (I’m a big fan of their hardware!) Maybe it is because I have 3 kids whose superpower is mess making (and then there’s the husband…but that’s another story), but in my mind the holy grail of organizing is the perfect storage container to wrangle any and everything. After […]
DIY Pine Gel Candles
If I could take the wonder of a winter wonderland and bottle it, what would I add to represent each gorgeous elements? Well, a bit of glitter, some sparkly glass or bead garland pieces draped around evergreen pines, and maybe even a candle to represent those mornings curled up by the fire! I know it’s not the […]
DIY Mid-Century Modern Side Table
[left][pullquote width=”250″ float=”left”]So, this was suppose to be a side table for my daughter’s room…well it hasn’t made it there yet..[/pullquote].[/left] [right]*This post is awesomely powered by Kreg Tool and Build Something![/right] So this was suppose to be a side table for my daughter’s room…well it hasn’t made it there yet, but in my defense I haven’t […]
25 Creative Options As Organizing Bins
Organizing is a big job, but with the right set of bins / organizers / totes / caddys you can make a big difference! Think of the various kits you might need, from tool boxes and craft kits to organizing or cleaning kits and garden totes… I’ve rounded up 25 unique and creative storage items […]
A Little Valentine Love
Ready for Valentines Day? To show your sweetheart just how much they mean to you? My friend Stacy from Not Just A Housewife invited me to join in a fun little Valentine day tour, and share how we add a little love into our lives and decor! Love. In my experience it isn’t always a […]
HMC Makers
You guys are amazing. I feel that I am lucky to have some of the most incredible readers, and I really mean that! You are creative, you strive to improve yourselves and educate yourselves, you clearly have some good hobbies… Â just the type of people I want to surround myself with! I’ve been thinking of […]
Hidden Storage
*This post is awesomely sponsored by Better Homes and Gardens brand, found exclusively at Walmart! Remember when you were a kid and your mom told you no playing until your room was clean? You know that instinct to stuff the mounds of toys into whatever box, shelf, nook or cranny you could find… A little […]
What A Year!
Is it just me? It’s because I’m 34 now right? Seriously, I remember when time use to move slowly, then normally in my 20’s, and now I’m tearing through time at an impossible pace…haha, at least that’s what it feels like. This year has passed me by so quickly I’m still having trouble getting my […]
DIY Custom Closet Shelving (for deep closets)
[tooltip text=”I’m honored to have Kreg / Build Something as a regular sponsor of projects on Home Made by Carmona. The projects, plans, and everything else in this post are my own.”]This project was awesomely made possible by Kreg Tool![/tooltip] Ugh. I hate wasted space, especially when space is at a premium like it is in […]
New Year’s Eve Plate
Hi there! Iris here, from the blog Iris Nacole. Hopefully you all have been having a wonderful holiday season! I’ve been a busy bee around here! I’m sitting back for the rest of the year to enjoy it, but can you believe how quickly 2016 flew by? I certainly can’t! In an effort to prep […]
