I’ve been avoiding the thrift stores lately…well you know how it is, you walk in, and an hour later you walk out with a cart full of items with “potential” you really don’t need and probably won’t have time to makeover. Since our fun Swap It Like It’s Hot thrift shop swap, I have officially failed […]
Great Room Spring Update
*This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens brand carried by Walmart You guys remember my Great Room right? Or do you call it a Living Room? Well, “living” Â seemed more accurate since we really do live in there. There are computers/desk space for all three of my girls to do school (we home […]
Navy Painted Throw Pillows
Learn how to make stylish painted throw pillows for just $5! A technique that can apply to curtains, napkins, as well as rugs. Scroll below to read about how to make these three navy pillows, and get more technique tips on the BHG Style Spotters blog. I have quite the obsession with dark blue hues, and it […]
Drab to Fab Dining Chair Makeover
You won’t believe this stunning chair makeover! Learn how to transform a chair with DIY tufting, DIY upholstery, and a dramatic paint-over.
Basement Remodel: From Scary to Stunning
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot (who I’m convinced is my fairy godmother) Â I’ve never loved the idea of a basement, they are dark, damp, and cold. Plus I’m convinced the boogie monster (aka the mice) have overrun mine. Worst, our basement became kind of the catch-all for miscellaneous items we didn’t […]
DIY Etched Glass Tiered Tray
[left]Hola! Â Stephanie from Casa Watkins here. Â I’m so excited to be here at Home Made by Carmona! Â I am ecstatic to be welcomed as a member of the creative team this year. Â Casa Watkins is a lifestyle blog that shares easy, creative projects that infuse color and a global flair into your home and life.[/left] […]
The White Winter Bed & Bath Refresh
I don’t know about where you live, but there is TONS of snow on the ground where I am. Living in the snow belt of Northeast Ohio isn’t all ski trips and sledding, it is snow blowing your driveway at 6AM in the morning so you can make it out the drive to go to work. That […]
Stenciled Designs For High End Custom Style
If you know me, you know I am a huge fan of painting your own designs onto pillows and rugs, and now curtains. You get a truly custom look for less in the space, not to mention the DIY bragging rights! Oddly, the one thing I have never before used are stencils, so when Royal Design Studio […]
DIY Modern Side Table
[left] Hello all, it’s Anna from Annabode + Co. again! I have been yearning for some modern, minimalist furniture in our new Denver home which is why I’m so excited to share this DIY side table with you.  For a while now I’ve been lusting after this gorgeous bowl table from Leibal but it’s seriously out of […]
Thanksgiving Tablescape and Icebreaker In One!
I don’t know about you, but I think the best part of Thanksgiving is the time spent joking, laughing, and reminiscing with the people you know and love best! A great way to kick-off the fun and festivities is an icebreaker game. Not that you need to “break the ice”, they are family after all; […]
A Guest Ready Living Space
Maybe it is because there are two new babies in the family (yay, I’m an aunty!!), but I have never been more excited for the big holiday get-together! You know what this means? Time to get every room whipped into guest ready shape. There are only so many rooms in the house, and one of the […]
5 Easy DIY Wall Art Hacks Using Tape
If you don’t already know, I have a slight art obsession. A room just isn’t dressed if the walls are bare (granted, I might cover mine just a little too well)! Of course, you have probably also discovered that I’m an incurable cheapskate, which makes art buying a tad difficult. As a result I’ve become quite adept at […]
Dining In Style – From Mismatched to Marvelous
Ok, it’s not pretty…it is kind of a weird hodgepodge of styles that could have been popular, but really just didn’t make the cut. Yes, that’s right, I’m talking about my happy dance. Oh you thought I was referring to the mismatched furniture in my dining room I’ve been promising to show you? Haha! Every […]
The Great Armchair Chalk-Over
Do you remember the last time I painted upholstery in my home? It was magical I tell you! I took a couple of worn mid-century modern chairs and gave them a much needed refresh using Chalk Paint® decorative paint. Well, I’m excited to join up with Annie Sloan Unfolded for their #MadeItMyOwn campaign! This time I’m taking an army of mismatched […]
Gather Here DIY Sign
Hi! It’s Gilly from Colour Saturated Life back again to show you a simple DIY Sign using the words “Gather Here”. This project is actually part of a secret makeover my husband I have been working on behind the scenes. I am so excited about how it all is coming together that I couldn’t wait […]
