First it was a sitting room (really? Are we going to go a’court’in?), then it was an office, then it became a secret guest room hidden in a living room…ok, this space was kicking my butt. Sure, I managed to put it to some practical use over the years, but honestly it just never seemed to come together… […] Read more…
*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” 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 […] Read more…
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot (who I’m convinced is my fairy godmother) 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 […] Read more…
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 […] Read more…
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 […] Read more…
Every other month I’m excited and honored to partner with Better Homes & Gardens Live Better to present a beautiful makeover or amazing DIY I created using my favorite Better Homes and Gardens products found exclusively at Walmart. So when BHG asked me how I would makeover a bedroom space, well I said go big or go home. It […] Read more…
Welcome to your first stop on the Organize Me Pretty house tour series! I’m so excited to kick-off off the Organize Me Pretty house tour series with a few favorite organized spaces and solutions right here in the Carmona household! I hope you enjoy… My Living Room Storage Projects Another name for my living room should […] Read more…
I was asked to show my dream work space, and boy, it sure got me dreaming… I don’t have a room for an office in my house. I dream of a dedicated room for an office… It would be a vaulted room with tall imposing windows, all 4 walls would be laden with built-in bookcases, and […] Read more…
My sister Sarah and her husband have a sweet humble apartment (translation…tiny), and a modest decorating budget (translation…minuscule to none), and lots of time to make it beautiful (well that’s just a straight up lie… I’m surprised they have time to eat Ramen between work and college!). Ah the life and budget of a student. […] Read more…
Like most of you, I’m a sucker for an inspirational home tour. While we love to virtually browse through images of gorgeous homes and imagine ourselves enjoying these spaces, nothing is quite like being in the space itself. Experiencing firsthand the flow and beauty of the space, and learning what functions work best for how […] Read more…
I’m SO happy with my laundry room. It functions like a dream (finally), and rather than being the blight just off my dining room, it is now a space I can allow my eyes to linger on rather than rush past. Ha, I no longer have to be embarrassed if I forgot to close the […] Read more…
We like to believe that it is our biggest rooms that have the greatest impact when it comes to decorating, but I find that it’s the small spaces that I love to makeover the most. First off, who says a small space can’t have a big impact? And then there is the benefit of completing […] Read more…
This bathroom makes me soooooo happy! I seriously avoided passing this bathroom because it made me anxious and frustrated. My girls had a hard time keeping it tidy, and it seemed to get uglier every time I saw it. Now with some careful planning it is pretty and practical! But wait, I’ve saved the best […] Read more…
These days it seems everyone is turning their coat closets into mudrooms and reading nooks. I love the idea, but I couldn’t practically give up my closet space. What I could give it was new life with lots of pretty and practical solutions. Beastly Before Oh mercy, I’m loath to remind you of the before […] Read more…
Well, you’ve been following my many projects for the ‘Princess Pink Bedroom’ this past month. I thought it was time I gave you a tour of the Princess Pink updates all together in one place! Do you remember the initial Before & After? Scary before right? Lovely after! A great friend got it headed in […] Read more…
I know, you’re wondering how does a second-story hallway become a guest corner? No, I don’t mean a space for guests to sit and hangout (although they seem to do that anyway), but rather a place my overnight guests can easily find all they need to feel at home. See, the corner of my upstairs […] Read more…
Yes, I know we are right in the middle of our fantastic Interviewing the Incredibles series, but I just couldn’t wait to share my latest project! I mean, with all this great information and inspiration from the superheroes of organization and diy, you wouldn’t believe all the things getting done in my house. Plus, one of […] Read more…