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Hello! My name is Carrie and I'm the founder of Dream Green DIY, which launched in 2011. In addition to blogging for the past 12 years, I'm also a working artist! Take a look at my handmade pottery this way.

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Nap time for Gladys Jean and Marlo just got a maaa

Nap time for Gladys Jean and Marlo just got a maaaajor upgrade thanks to the Kip Cat Cushion from @tuftandpaw 🐱🐈‍⬛🧡 I’ve honestly never been so jealous of our pets…The girls love snuggling (and wrestling) with each other on that slightly concave surface, and the faux shearling cover soaks up afternoon sun making for the perfect heated sleep routine. I’m linking it in my Stories today if you want to add one to your own pet collection! We ordered it in “Wide,” by the way, to make sure both M and G could fit on it together—works like a charm! 🐾 (gifted)

I have a feeling that our sunroom is going to be d

I have a feeling that our sunroom is going to be decked out in holiday décor EXTRA early this year…I just need a little pick-me-up, ya know?! When are you planning to decorate for Christmas if you celebrate it? ❤️🎄🎅🏼🎁

Right before I got sick, John and I crossed off a

Right before I got sick, John and I crossed off a BIG project from our home remodeling list: refurbishing the old rusty iron railings on our back porch! They were super flakey and discolored when we first moved in two years ago, so we ended up just removing them entirely (along with all the overgrown shrubs, as you’ll see in the “before” photos I included in this video). We left the railings off for more than a year, and I actually really loved the clean look of the porch that way, but the Internet went absolutely wilddddd with the safety concerns of not having a railing when I shared about it. Happy to report that we survived without incident and I would have permanently left them off if I had had my way, but I ultimately gave into the pressure and hired someone to sandblast them clean so we could reinstall and paint them once and for all. An easy/reasonable $100 per railing for the pro cleaning later, and we were ready to get them back in place! After reattaching the railings to the porch with the old hardware that I had carefully labeled and bagged up, John and I painted them using a hammered texture Rustoleum paint that’s meant to cover/seal rust. It actually only needed one thick coat, so not too bad, and only cost about $25. I love how the black color gives these 1960s railings a more modern look, and I do appreciate the upgraded safety…It looks sort of formal now and elevated! I’m just glad we finally got it done ☺️🧡🙌🏼 What lingering home renovation projects are YOU planning to cross off your list this season?

An accurate representation of our plans for the da

An accurate representation of our plans for the day 💕 #happysaturday

So, as you may know, I’ve been experiencing a he

Gladys Jean wanted to pop (or should I say “poun

Gladys Jean wanted to pop (or should I say “pounce”?) on to demonstrate how good she is at using her big girl litter box from @modkat 🥹🐱🧡 We’ve used #Modkat litter boxes for as long as I can remember, but this is our first time using their Flip Litter Box style. It’s a hit!!! Gladys seems to appreciate how easy it is to climb into, even with her still-little legs, and I love how easy it is to scoop since the lid folds back completely in two quick moves 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 Watch the video to see it all in action, including our Litter Keeper, which is what we use to dispose of clumps, and the Modkat Tidy-Up Kit for occasional litter crumb sweeping. Doesn’t the litter box look so sleek and mod in our sunroom, too?! 10/10 would recommend ⭐️🐈‍⬛🐈 #ad

AD | How about some festive fall mantel inspiratio

AD | How about some festive fall mantel inspiration for you this crisp autumn morning?! I just recently added this gorgeous gold arched mirror from @tetotehome to our collection, and knew that it would be the perfect focal point for this seasonal look🪞🍁🙌🏼 I love how it bounces light around in our naturally dark living room, and the gold feels perfectly fitting for fall. To round out the styling, I incorporated pumpkins, seasonal foliage, and a dried pinecone garland that I intentionally swagged right under the mirror so your eye is drawn there, making it the star of the show 🧡🍂🎃✨ Head to tetotehome.com to check out all of their beautiful mirror options (including light-up vanity mirrors, which are currently on my own wishlist!), or comment SHOP here on today’s post and I’ll send you a direct link to the arched gold beauty that I chose 🫶🏼 Oh, and you can use code “FX6484” for a 10% discount! Where would YOU style a mirror like this for fall?? #mytetotecorner #tetotemirror

Being sick sure does make me appreciate when I was

Being sick sure does make me appreciate when I was able to work…I can’t WAIT to be able to get back to writing, editing, and scheming new project inspiration for all of you! Please send lots of healing thoughts so I can make that happen ASAP…😩🧡🩺👩🏻‍⚕️

Whyyyyy does it have to be so hard to swap out a r

Whyyyyy does it have to be so hard to swap out a rug?! If you have tips, please share, but we usually just suck it up and tip the bed to get it done 😮‍💨 Luckily, it’s worth it every single time for a new @loloirugs area rug!! This is the IDA-05 Spa/Sunrise rug from their latest collaboration with @chrislovesjulia, which launched TODAY! I love the soft minty blue color palette with hints of blush/rust, and how it complements the celadon limewash in our primary bedroom. It’s a match made in heaven, and I love sinking my toes into it every morning 🧡👌🏼 Comment “RUG” and I’ll send you a direct link, or shop via my Stories today. (gifted/ad) #cljxloloi

Here’s one of those projects that I’m kicking

Here’s one of those projects that I’m kicking myself for not doing sooner…We used to store our spices up in a cabinet, but the variety we’ve since collected had outgrown that space. So, last month I bought some inexpensive metal shelves on Amazon to create a door-mounted spice rack in our pantry 🧡🙌🏼🌶️🫚 They were super easy to install, and soooooooo much fun to fill with our favorite spice jars and bags. Bonus: I got to put all of our specialty oils and vinegars in the now-empty spice cabinet to help thin the pantry out a bit!!! These simple DIY reorganizing projects are always the most high impact aren’t they…Best $17 I’ve ever spent 😁 Comment “SPICE” and I’ll send you a direct link to the shelves we used.

Home sweet home 🧡✨ Hope you have a great Satu

Home sweet home 🧡✨ Hope you have a great Saturday, my friends…

Let’s talk about my DIY wallpapered peninsula pr

Let’s talk about my DIY wallpapered peninsula project! 🧡☺️🪵 After painting our cabinets off-white last year, I felt like the room could stand to have some warmth added back in. So I decided to put up peel-and-stick “Faux Wooden Slats” wallpaper from @fancywalls.eu just on the surround of our peninsula. I love how realistic this wallpaper looks, and that it only took 30 minutes to install—it would have taken HOURS if I had gone the real wood route!!! The pattern adds so much richness to the room, and a little bit of that Japandi style I’m drawn to as well 🙌🏼⭐️ Shop the Fancy Walls wood-look wallpaper I used in my Stories today, and let me know in the comments if YOU would go faux… (gifted/ad)

Well, safe to say that the Norovirus BITES. I’ve

Well, safe to say that the Norovirus BITES. I’ve been bedridden for almost 3 weeks now, back and forth to the Emergency Room, and lost over 10 pounds in 19 days. I’m on like 15 pills everyday now, which is the only reason I’m feeling well enough to finally get on here and share an update 🤪💊🧡 To say I’m behind on work is an understatement, but I hope to be back to blogging and sharing home updates soon. In the meantime, I’m just going to have to live with my house in utter disarray, but at least I’m covered in heating pads, blankets, and pets, so I’m counting my blessings. Stay well, my friends…

AD | Help me restyle our sunroom for a wine and ch

AD | Help me restyle our sunroom for a wine and cheese party! I love having this bonus dining space in our home, but we used to just have two chairs arranged around the table. I decided to switch things up ahead of fall entertaining season with FOUR chairs and a poppy green table, all from @xdecohome 🧡🙌🏼 I love how we can now fit two extra people in this setup, and the high contrast black/mint color combo is so refreshing to me! Did I mention that the chairs stack?! So cool…Head to www.shopxdeco.com to check them out, or comment SHOP and I’ll send you direct links to the furniture. Use code “DreamGreenDIY25” for an extra 25% discount! 🫶🏼 #XDECO

Happy @amazon #PrimeDay 🥳🎉🙌🏼 In case y

Happy @amazon #PrimeDay 🥳🎉🙌🏼 In case you’re planning on doing some shopping today, I thought I’d share about our latest score from @loloirugs: the Margot MAT-02 Terracotta / Lagoon area rug…It’s currently on sale for $268.75 (regularly $779!!!) and suuuuch a good investment. I’ve never felt a softer rug in my life, and I love how the jewel tones in the vintage-inspired pattern complement our leather and velvet sofas. Isn’t it dreamy? Hop to dreamgreendiy.com for lots more photos and my full review, plus you’ll be able to peruse a list of eight other Loloi rugs included in this epic sale. I heard that today’s prices are actually going to be better than what you’ll get during Black Friday, so don’t wait! ⭐️🧡 #LoloiPrimeDay2024 (gifted)

Happy Monday! I’m feeling extra motivated to mak

Happy Monday! I’m feeling extra motivated to make this week a really good one. I want to push myself to work more hours despite the distraction of our precious pets, overcome the anxiety of “putting myself out there” so that I post more on social, and I want to take lots of fresh air walks to steer me away from bad habits. Feel free to join me in that challenge if you’ve been disappointed in your own productivity lately! P.S. We’re still LOVING our handmade cotton bath rug from @houseofnoa_ 🧡 The washable factor is a dream, and I love the modern look of the “Pebble” design we chose. It’s also sooooooo plush and squishy, which (I swear!) makes me 10 times more energized to tackle a new week. Shop via the link in my Stories/bio, and use code “CARRIE” for 10% off! (gifted)

One of my favorite things home décor-wise to come

One of my favorite things home décor-wise to come from this past year is my natural instinct toward color. I’m nuts for it!!! I keep finding myself gravitating toward a rich, saturated palette and patterns as well, which has given our pretty traditional ranch home so much added modern character, I think 💙🌈🎨 In fact, I’m headed to the paint store this morning to get a new color for my office, and it’s already energizing me knowing that I’ve got a fresh design scheme coming soon. What about you? Are you color-obsessed, too? Or are you more into neutrals? Mix of both?? I wanna know! 😄🧡💕 (📸: @alisafoytik)

Time for an updated guest room tour! Not too much

Time for an updated guest room tour! Not too much has changed (aside from an influx of new kitten toys for baby Gladys), but the main thing I wanted to share was our new @amberinteriors x @loloirugs Ivory / Tobacco Area Rug ⭐️🧡👌🏼 Their latest collection launched today, and is FULL of gorgeous options for your home this fall. I decided to swap out to a light-toned area rug that’s easy to keep clean since we’re still working our way through the kitten phase and we consider this to be Gladys’ own room as she grows up. The geometric pattern adds just the right note of style to the space without overwhelming it, plus it hides all those extra kitten stains and spilled food crumbs. It just feels SO right for this stage of life, and is super, super soft so everyone (human and pet) loves to lounge on it. Linking the rug in my Stories if you want to check it out! 🫶🏼 #amberlewisxloloi (gifted/ad)

FINALLY a cat carrier that our kitties actually wa

FINALLY a cat carrier that our kitties actually want to be in!!! We just upgraded to the Porto Cat Carrier from @tuftandpaw and our two gals think it’s the coolest spot in town now 🐱🐈‍⬛🐾 I love the pretty “Sand” color and how easy it is to open up (there’s top AND front access), and Marlo and Gladys seem to especially love the faux shearling mat inside. I also appreciate that it can be flattened for storage just about anywhere in our home so it’s within easy reach in case of an emergency. Grab yours via the link in my Stories today, and make sure you watch through to the end of the video for lots of cute Gladys clips—she’s already gotten so much bigger since I filmed this a few weeks ago! 🥲🧡 (gifted/ad)

Sharing an old sunny scene from our previous home

Sharing an old sunny scene from our previous home today since there’s no natural light to be seen in reality over here this morning! Storms are still working their way through our area from last week/weekend, but I’m hopeful that we’ll see the sun again soon 🌞 Also, my heart goes out to all those who were severely impacted by the worst of the hurricane…Wishing everyone safety, support, and a break in the rain soon 💧⛈️