homework: creative inspiration for home and life

Making candied citrus peel has been on my list for the longest time. READ MORE...

https://www.carolynshomework.com/2014/03/good-taste-candied-citrus-peel.html

I thought I'd reshare this pretty Easter Egg project from a few years ago. It's still one of my favorite egg projects. Scroll down to the bottom of the post to see more egg crafts from year's pa...

https://www.carolynshomework.com/2015/04/crepe-paper-moss-easter-egg-craft.html

  I picked up this Hawaiian Fruit Tea at the Farmer's Market today. There's actually no tea leaves in it. It's all fruit; Pineapple, Apricot, Peach, Papaya, Cranberry, Hibiscus with Passion...

https://www.carolynshomework.com/2018/07/good-taste-hawaiian-fruit-tea.html

It's almost Cinco de Mayo friends! In honor of the Mexican holiday which is widely celebrated here in Southern California, I whipped up some fun Salsa Can Succulents and decorated them with some ...

https://www.carolynshomework.com/2014/05/celebrations-cinco-de-mayo-succulent.html

I’m resharing this post from a few years ago because it’s such a handy after-the-holidays idea if you happen to have leftover candy canes. READ MORE...

https://www.carolynshomework.com/2014/01/good-taste-leftover-candy-cane-sugar.html

For my birthday this past summer I got a Keurig Coffee Machine and I have to say, it’s my new bestie. I love how easy it is to make a cup of coffee whenever I want one without wasting a whole ...

https://www.carolynshomework.com/2015/12/upcycling-k-cup-holiday-gnomes.html

It’s game time friends. And since the holiday shopping frenzy is about to start I made these pretty birch gift tags and I wanted to share them with you so we can all get a head start on ou...

https://www.carolynshomework.com/2014/11/inkling-birch-gift-tagsfree-printable.html

The entertaining season is upon us friends! Time to spruce up the house and get ahead of the curve. READ MORE...

https://www.carolynshomework.com/2014/09/celebrations-cork-feather-place-cards.html

Making granita has been on my to-do list for the longest time. One of the biggest problems is deciding which flavor to make. After much thought, I decided on coconut granita and added some bluebe...

https://www.carolynshomework.com/2015/07/good-taste-easy-coconut-blueberry.html

Spring is around the corner and I'm already enjoying the warmer weather and blue sky. I've been busy in my garden and in preparation hope to attract butterflies this year with a sweet little b...

https://www.carolynshomework.com/2013/03/celebrations-spring-fling.html

Easter is around the corner and now that I don’t have a little one at home, I don’t go all out on an Easter basket for cute bunny décor anymore. But it wouldn’t be any fun without some typ...

https://www.carolynshomework.com/2015/03/miniature-crepe-paper-moss-carrots.html

Need an inexpensive gift idea for Valentine’s Day? Stock up on pretty soaps at your local gift or discount store then make them extra special with your own diy soap wrap. READ MORE...

https://www.carolynshomework.com/2014/01/celebrations-valentine-soap-gifts.html

Hello, hello friends. I’ve been on a little break but I’m so excited my first fresh post of the year is all about a room refresh. While I was taking a little blog break, the good folks over ...

https://www.carolynshomework.com/2017/01/homeroom-minted-wall-gallery-blues.html

I jumped on the gold leaf trinket dish train and also borrowed some inspiration from the painted animal trend. Combine the two and you you get a Gold Leaf Elephant Trinket Dish complete with litt...

https://www.carolynshomework.com/2015/01/gold-leaf-elephant-trinket-dish-hearts.html

Once Christmas is over and you know what that means... the new year is around the corner. This year has flown by so quickly but I guess I say that every year. READ MORE...

https://www.carolynshomework.com/2011/12/celebrations-new-years-countdown.html

I was invited to a Snowflake Party. Now, I know for most you that won’t sound strange but many people will be wondering what the heck a Snowflake Party is. For instance, when I told my family ...

https://www.carolynshomework.com/2013/01/etceteras-vintage-button-snowflake.html

FROM MY ARCHIVES  :  Easy Glitter Ornament Tags Welcome to The Inspiration Board link party everyone. I’ve been solo hosting this link party for 5-1/2 years and love waking up every Tuesd...

https://www.carolynshomework.com/2016/11/the-inspiration-board-creative-party_29.html

With Thanksgiving in the rear view mirror, we’re on the home stretch to the holidays. Are you ready? I’m super envious if you’re one of those organized ones… shopping done, house decorat...

https://www.carolynshomework.com/2016/11/the-inspiration-board-spotlight-286.html

Happy Friday everyone. If you’re here in the United States, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, filled with family and feasting. I’m blessed to have my family here in Los Angeles where...

https://www.carolynshomework.com/2016/11/friday-high-five_25.html

I left sunny and warm Southern California at the crack of dawn a a few weeks ago for my usual week of business travel to the beautiful Pacific Northwest. It’s always a little challenging packi...

https://www.carolynshomework.com/2016/11/dress-code-business-travel-fall-wardrobe.html

FROM MY ARCHIVES:  Recycled K-Cup Gnomes Welcome to The Inspiration Board creative party. It’s Thanksgiving week here in the U.S. and I’m so excited to enjoy a feast of turkey and all ...

https://www.carolynshomework.com/2016/11/the-inspiration-board-creative-party_22.html

Happy short week friends. Here in the U.S. we’re celebrating Thanksgiving on Thursday so that means we need to take Wednesday off to prepare the food and Friday off to recover from all that ea...

https://www.carolynshomework.com/2016/11/the-inspiration-board-spotlight-285.html

Here is Southern California, or at least in my city, there’s a plastic bag ban. That’s fine. I’m all for eliminating those plastic bags. But if I want a paper bag when I go to the grocery s...

https://www.carolynshomework.com/2014/05/upcycling-faux-galvanized-metal-box.html

FROM MY ARCHIVES : Gold Sweater Napkin Rings We’re half way through November and on the home stretch of the holiday season. I’m so looking forward to Thanksgiving and the food fest that c...

https://www.carolynshomework.com/2016/11/the-inspiration-board-creative-party_15.html

Are you ready for some inspiration? Today’s features represent this time of year when there’s so much is going on. Fall, Thanksgiving and the holiday season. It’s hard to focus on one thi...

https://www.carolynshomework.com/2016/11/the-inspiration-board-spotlight-284.html