We had such big plans for 2020… a trip to Japan that our kids have been working and saving for over a year now (it was going to be our first real family vacay!), a homeschool field trip to DC, several gigs and conferences I had are canceled, and the kids are severely missing their […] Read more…
I’m honored to have been asked to be the designer for a gorgeous historic home that is part of Preservation Burlington’s annual Holiday Tour of Homes! When: December 9, 2018, 12-5pm| Where: Burlington, North Carolina Local? Learn more about the tour and sign up for tickets here! How could I possibly pass up such a great opportunity with such a fantastic […] Read more…
I have HUGE news I’ve been keeping since the beginning of the year… JOANN chose me as a Handmade Hero! Pinch me (no wait, don’t…I don’t want to wake up). I can’t even begin to tell you how humbled and honored I am to have been asked to be featured in their handmade with JOANN […] Read more…
Oh my goodness, is it an age thing? It’s because I’m 35 now right? I mean, I swear 2017 just started a minute ago. How is it now 2018?? You know what else is freaking me out, I officially became the mom of a teenager in 2017. It makes me feel so old…which is weird because […] Read more…
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot Woop! It’s time for another Do-It-Herself workshop at your local The Home Depot. This time they are teaching us how to build the cutest Stocking Hanger Box, which I think is a much better solution to sticking hooks directly onto your mantle. You don’t want to miss this […] Read more…
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot! *awesome sauce!* Okay, first, guess what I’m working on. Can you tell from the picture above? C’mon, guess! 😀 I’ll give you a hint…it is a seasonal project. Speaking of seasonal, this entire week had cool weather and felt a whole lot like fall. After a very hot […] Read more…
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… just the type of people I want to surround myself with! I’ve been thinking of […] Read more…
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 […] Read more…
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 […] Read more…
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 has brought me great joy, much needed […] Read more…
That is what the headline in the Carmona house reads after my last little project. 😀 My 3 girls are so thrilled. For some reason I thought they were outgrowing the “playing house” years…apparently I was wrong and for that I am glad! Let them be sweet, imaginative young’uns as long as they can! The […] Read more…
Three young faces peek around my door frame with wide eyes and awe, and well they should! I’m standing there like the end of a Home Depot commercial, superhero stance, admiring my newly made-over master bedroom. Well, nearly made-over…I still have one last project and some organizing to do. Here is what this room looked like before […] Read more…
October 6th will be the start of a fantastic new blogger’s home tour series! We’re talking 12 days, 12 blogs, and 12 homes in a way you’ve never seen them before! We’re sharing our favorite organization projects, the small spaces that make an impact in how we live our lives… And it all starts October 6th […] Read more…
Happy Thursday! I’m really excited to share my floating frame tutorial with you! They are so inexpensive (between $5-6 for one medium sized frame!), and so easy to make that I’ve been painting canvases like a wild artsy woman to fill my walls with! You can read all about it here at Remodelaholic… Read more…
Last week I had a fantastic time at Country Living Magazine’s fair in Columbus, Ohio! It was like walking onto a million different Pinterest pages…inspiring pieces running amuck everywhere! *grin* Ooooo, I do so love eye candy. *shiver of happiness* I was so inspired I came home and madly sketched up new designs and vingettes for 6 […] Read more…
Happy Friday! Mmmm, I’m looking forward to the weekend! I’ve got a few painting projects waiting for me on Sunday. See, I’ve been slowly working on my home office/craft/work spaces, which I’ll be sharing on the blog in a month or two, but in the meantime you’ll get a little “sneak peek” into one of my […] Read more…
Last week I shared my font door paint-over, and this week I’m excited to announce that one of you lucky readers will win your very own quart of Front Door Paint by Modern Masters! Take a look at all these amazing paint choices…so many stunning colors to choose from! Which is your favorite? Go ahead, try […] Read more…
Who is the most innovative team in the country? Uh, this guy and his team on HGTV’s Elbow Room! Why yes, yes that is me with Chip Wade and Cristi Holcombe! Well, what do you think, wouldn’t I make the perfect addition to the team? *heh heh* Oh come on, I’m creative… So if you […] Read more…
Today I’m excited to be over at Remodelaholic sharing an easy door-turn-headboard tutorial! I love the idea of dressing up a bed, then throwing myself right into the midst of it’s beautiful comfort. The best way to have a well dressed bed? Start with a headboard! Don’t just think of headboards as style, think of […] Read more…
One day I would love to know what it feels like to put my vacuum away. Vacuums should be designed to look like a decor accessory, because mine is always out…and yet, my floors never stay clean for longer than a few hours a day. I’m serious, I rotate the vacuum between rooms, one day […] Read more…