Happy New Year!! I think my favorite thing about the holidays and the anticipation of a new year is the time with friends and family we see far too infrequently. How do you celebrate the New Year? Do you bring it with a big bash? Well, the one thing every New Year party needs is […]
DIY Gold Brush Stroke Candles
I’m excited to be back on Home Made by Carmona to share a quick project I completed on a set of flameless LED candles today! These DIY gold brush stroke candles will not only bring a bit of glam to your holiday decor, but it’s definitely a safer option should you have little ones running […]
Welcome Home Tour: Front Porch
I have lived in my new house all of 4 months now, and just barely gotten out of boxes. Which means my entire house is a hot mess, and I haven’t even begun any real decorating…just minor things, like painting walls and setting up furniture. …nothing says welcome home like a beautiful front porch! So […]
Japanese Paper Fan Ornament
Hi HMC readers! Are you in the Christmas spirit? It’s Kathy again from Up to Date Interiors and a lot has happened since I talked to you last. We made a move to mainland Japan right before Thanksgiving and have been experiencing living in a traditional Japanese house.I took my cues for Christmas decor from […]
DIY Rustic Buffet Table
[tooltip text=”Special thanks to Kreg and Build Something for sponsoring this post! Let’s just say I’m a fan…”]This post is awesomely powered by Kreg![/tooltip] Since we moved into our new house two months ago, I’ve had picture frames, vases, and dishes sitting atop TV trays the corner of my dining room, and it was driving me crazy! Sooner […]
DIY Holiday Stocking Post
Oh man, I have so much fun with these virtual build parties! There is nothing like seeing 25+ other bloggers build something from the exact same set of plans, and seeing it transformed to reflect 25 different tastes and styles! My talented blog friend Jenn from Build Basic invited me to join in this virtual […]
DIY X-Leg TV Stand
This post is awesomely powered by Kreg! So, I’ve been making fun of myself for my “college dorm” solution to the new TV we just got. I had a mancave moment (on behalf of my husband) and bought a big 50″ television, but forgot to check to see if it would fit between the windows where […]
Greenery Dinner Tablescape
Learn how to use greenery (plant cuttings) as a beautiful tablescape centerpiece when entertaining. It is cheaper than flowers, but just as beautiful! Something about all the gorgeous greenery outside has given me the urge to do something completely different *This post is awesomely sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens brand found at Walmart. Affiliate links below. […]
DIY Workshop Virtual Party!
I’m sure you’ve noticed by now that I’m a little obsessed with my power tools; It’s no secret that I’ve been getting a little hands-on (or should that read handsy) with them lately. 😀 Well what can I say? I love beautiful things for less, that is guaranteed great quality, and that I can say I […]
The Perfectly Cozy Guest Bed
My mattress was graciously gifted by GelFoam Bed. Huzzah! The favorable thoughts and opinions are my own (cuz that’s just how I roll).”]This post was made possible by GelFoam Bed The holidays are just around the corner, and that means overnight guests and holiday entertaining. It is one of my favorite part of the holiday […]
Moving On – The Concord Home Tour
My house in Concord Ohio has sold and I am officially moving to North Carolina! Cue sigh of relief that this ordeal is over. Ugh. But my moving frustrations are a story for another day. It is bittersweet to leave this home, it was my favorite of all the houses we have owned, and this is […]
BHG Stylemaker
[left][/left] [right]Photos by David Keith Photography (used with permission)[/right] Hey guys! I don’t typically share non-decorating and non-diy posts…but sometimes really cool things happen that you just have to share! Some day I will tell you more about my blog journey and why I started, but for now let’s just say that sharing everything I know and learn with you […]
Guest Ready In Small Spaces
[left] Hi there! It’s Kathy from Up to Date Interiors again. Can you believe it’s time to start pre-planning for the holidays? Having a spare room for guests is ideal but some of us just don’t have that extra room! Since we love having our family visit us in Japan in our little Okinawan rental, […]
PVC Pipe Napkin Rings
[left]Hola! It’s Stephanie again from Casa Watkins Living. Â Are you feeling the warmth of the fall season yet? Â I just love how the fall weather brings out the best warm colors and cozy feelings. Â It makes me want to gather around friends and family much more. Â I tend to have a lot more gatherings in […]
A Taste of Fall
I love fall weather! I think it is my favorite season… spring is a bit too wet for my liking, although I always look forward to it with a desperate anticipation after our cold winters. Still, you can’t beat the ever so slight nip of cooler weather that tinges the warm air, the gorgeous golden […]
