I’m frequently asked What starter power tool set do I buy as a beginning DIYer on a budget? And what do I buy next as my skill level grows? Usually, when people ask me, it is because they want to accomplish some of the same projects they have seen me tackle. Small craft builds, first-time […]
7 Tips To Zhush Your Front Porch For Fall
7 fall porch decorating ideas you’ll love! Create a welcoming front door and patio that will be the envy of your neighbors throughout the fall season and beyond! | Home Made by Carmon
How To Make DIY Concrete Planters
Learn how to make simple but stylish concrete planters! A beautiful addition to your patio, centerpiece, or vignette!
10 Tips To Tame Your Inner Hoarder
If you have trouble letting go of things you might have an inner hoarder. OR you might even be an organized hoarder. Learn more and get 10 tips to help!
DIY Candlelight Trays Using FrogTape®
Today I’m sharing how to make these stunning DIY candlelight trays as the ultimate pièce de résistance of a dinner party tablescape. It ensures the wax doesn’t drip onto your table, and makes for a beautiful centerpiece! FrogTape® is revealing their 2022 Design Trends, produced by the incredible Taniya Nayak, and I’m thrilled to share […]
She Shed / Garden House Makeover
Welcome to the grand reveal of my she-shed! I like to call it the garden house, because it sits right in the garden. Plus it has a greenhouse built on, and plant care is it’s primary function. It took 8 weeks of the One Room Challenge to transform this basic shed into a glamourous retreat. […]
Decorative Moulding & Wallpaper – Reno Week 7
Just one week to go before the big reveal of the One Room Challenge! This shed is making progress, but finishing up in a week means I’m going to have to really hustle. Hey guys! I’m Ursula, and I’m turning my messy old shed into a stunning garden house and artist studio. Join me for […]
Windows + Storage Units – Reno Week 6
We are just two weeks away from the big reveal of my One Room Challenge shed remodel, and this week I worked on installing windows and finishing the shed’s storage units. Honestly, I was crazy enough to think that I would be working on decorative touches by week 6… HA! You would think I’d learn […]
Pretty Things + French Doors – Reno Week 5
You know that when the pretty things arrive for the One Room Challenge that’s when the excitement REALLY starts! Hey guys! I’m Ursula, and I’m turning this messy old shed into a stunning garden house! This will be both a beautiful potting shed, plus artists studio, with an attached greenhouse and outdoor deck area. All […]
Shed Updates + High Point Market – Reno Week 4
This week is a special treat, because I’m sharing my experience at High Point Market! So far, the One Room Challenge has coincided with High Point Market both in the spring and in the fall…and at exactly the right time to get a ton of inspiration for my own One Room Challenge remodels! Hey guys! […]
Deconstruction to Construction – Reno Week 3
I can’t believe it is already week 3 of the 8-week One Room Challenge! Do you think it’s too early to panic? So far the only things I’ve accomplished as I turn my shed into a garden house is a lot of cleanup and a bit of deconstruction. Hey guys! I’m Ursula, and I’m turning […]
Mini DIY Bookcase
I’m loving my new DIY bookcase, and it was all custom! Have you always wanted to make custom pieces of furniture even if it included both a metal and a wood element? Well now you can! Torchwork isn’t as hard as you think, and this soldering work doesn’t require a welding machine to do the […]
Shed Cleanup & Deck Build – Reno Week 2
It is week 2 of the 8-week One Room Challenge, and most of the past week has been spent CLEANING. Ugh, it’s the least fun part of any project… On the bright side, loads of goodies arrived for my shed remodel, and THE DECK HAS BEEN BUILT!! Excuse my shouting, but it feels great to […]
Shed Turned Garden House – Reno Week 1
It is week 1 of the 8-week One Room Challenge, and I’m incredibly excited and honored to be a featured designer again this year! Ready for the big announcement sharing WHICH space I’ll be remodeling for this challenge? Drum-roll please… I’m transforming my shed into a Parisian Style Garden House! Catch up: Week 1 (you’re here)| Week 2 | Week […]
Creating An Outdoor Landing / Entryway
*This outdoor landing post is awesomely sponsored by AllModern, affiliate links contained below! I know, I know, when we think of an entryway, we think of the interiors. BUT consider this… the first space your family and guests stop is actually just outside the door. Whether that is to grab the keys and unlock the […]