Take a behind the scenes look and meet the entire Creative Team from Ideas for the Home by Kenarryâ„¢.
Look no further for inspiring writers! The Creative Team at Ideas for the Home by Kenarryâ„¢ shares incredible recipes, crafts, DIY projects, home tips, seasonal specialities, decor and more.
Carrie is the chief writer, crafter and cook here at Ideas for the Home by Kenarry. She’s an optimist by nature and enjoys sharing recipes, trying new craft ideas, planning for parties and events as well as organizing and decorating. When she’s not blogging, preparing meals or picking up around the house, you’re bound to find her hidden away in a castle under the stairs reading to her two young boys. Whether you’re cooking, crafting or creating for your family, follow Carrie on Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to get inspiring ideas for your home. You can learn more about Carrie and Kent on our About Us page.
The Creative Team
Meet the talented bloggers who work along side Carrie and Kent to bring you useful ideas for your home and family. It is a tremendous blessing to have these talented bloggers sharing their creative recipes, crafts, DIY projects, home decor and other inspiring tips on Ideas for the Home by Kenarry. Each member of the Creative Team is an independent contractor who contributes her great ideas for the home on a monthly basis.
Pam Baker – The Birch Cottage
Pam is the creative behind The Birch Cottage, a lifestyle blog with an emphasis on family-friendly DIY projects, recipes, tutorials and family. An accounting clerk by day and a self-proclaimed Pinterest addict by night, you are sure to find creative ideas and meal inspirations at The Birch Cottage.
Follow Pam on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter. Pam has been sharing her great ideas on Ideas for the Home by Kenarry since June 2015. See all posts by Pam.
Alaina Bullock – Bullock’s Buzz
Meet Alaina, the lady behind the buzz at Bullock’s Buzz, a creative lifestyle blog sharing fun and easy recipes, creative crafts, and other family-friendly content. Like most women, she has many different roles: a wife, step-mom, cook, writer, and a blogger – and that’s just to name a few!
Alaina, her husband, stepson, and two cats currently live in Birmingham, Alabama. When she’s not writing, you can find her enjoying the outdoors with her family, chasing after one of her pets, in the kitchen cooking and baking, or curled up on the couch enjoying a book and coffee!
Follow Alaina on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter. Alaina has been sharing her great ideas on Ideas for the Home by Kenarry since June 2018. See all posts by Alaina.
Trish Sutton – By Trish Sutton
Trish is a passionate volunteer, tea addict, and football fanatic as well as the creator and dreamer behind her self-titled lifestyle blog, By Trish Sutton. As a believer, a wife, a boy-mom and a big sister, she’s wholeheartedly devoted and loyal to those she loves. She started her blog in 2014 with the hope it would inspire others to do the same. When Trish isn’t writing, crafting and creating for her blog or taking care of her family, you’ll typically find her working as a human resources contractor or spending time with her two sons making messes in the playroom or debating penalties and plays on ESPN.
Follow Trish on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter. Trish has been sharing her great ideas on Ideas for the Home by Kenarry. See all posts by Trish.
Erica Golding – Messy Momma Crafts
Erica from Messy Momma Crafts loves creating kitchen recipes and DIY craft work. She grew up in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and moved to Michigan’s Lower Peninsula 15 years ago. There she met her now Hubby of 11 years. Together, they have one wonderful son and a cuddly dog, MooMoo. Erica enjoys beauty, fashion, shopping, spending time with her family, going to church, hiking, camping, paddle boarding, swimming, and traveling.
Follow Erica on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter. Erica has been sharing her great ideas on Ideas for the Home by Kenarry since October 2018. See all posts by Erica.
Lora Green – Craftivity Designs
Lora is the Owner and Creative Director of Craftivity Designs, where she seeks to create a home that is simple, functional, and beautiful. With an eye for practical solutions, she designs multi-purpose rooms which pack a storage punch. As a busy mom of 2, she shares crafts that are quick and easy, without sacrificing style. For fun, she loves to go on a homemade scavenger hunt and plan trips to Disney.
Follow Lora on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter. Lora has been sharing her great ideas on Ideas for the Home by Kenarry since October 2018. See all posts by Lora.
Cat Webel – Mary Martha Mama
Cat is a former teacher turned stay-at-home mom who writes the blog Mary Martha Mama. While pregnant with her firstborn she decided to sew a quilt for her sister and that project kicked off a love affair with all things crafty that continues today. On Mary Martha Mama she shares sewing, crafts, DIY projects, recipes, and life as a mom to two little boys in beautiful Ohio.
Follow Cat on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter. Cat has been sharing her great ideas on Ideas for the Home by Kenarry since October 2018. See all posts by Cat.
Amanda Dorich – Old House to New Home
Amanda is a blogger, high school Spanish teacher, mom, and a wife. She loves turning their 115 year old house into a home and cooking delicious meals for her family. Amanda has been blogging at Old House to New Home for over five years, sharing easy, family friendly recipes.
Follow Amanda on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter. Amanda has been sharing her great ideas on Ideas for the Home by Kenarry since October 2018. See all posts by Amanda.
Keri Houchin – One Mama’s Daily Drama
Keri is a writer, graphic designer, wife and mom of two from Texas. She began One Mama’s Daily Drama when her teens were little as a way to help parents navigate the chaos of family life. She is passionate about planning, organizing and helping other parents find practical solutions to everyday challenges.
As an independent contractor, Keri also serves as our graphic designer creating images for both Ideas for the Home by Kenarry and Clutter Keeper, our home organization blog.
Follow Keri on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter. Keri has been sharing her great ideas on Ideas for the Home by Kenarry since October 2018. See all posts by Keri.
Michelle James – Our Crafty Mom
Michelle is the founder and creator of Our Crafty Mom, a DIY blog focusing on crafts, home decorating, refinishing furniture and upcycling — all done on a budget! She has two grown children, who inspired her blog name. Her Dad is her biggest blog supporter and very own “personal American Picker”, finding most of the furniture pieces she refinishes. She has been featured on DIY Network, Craft Gawker, Dwelling Gawker and many popular DIY blogs. She loves thrift store shopping and flea markets.
Follow Michelle on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter. Michelle has been sharing her great ideas on Ideas for the Home by Kenarry since October 2018. See all posts by Michelle.
Suzy Myers – Suzy’s Sitcom
Suzy has a background in fine art, graphic design and photography. She created Suzy’s Sitcom in 2010 as a way to document new and original art and craft ideas. Her website features arts, crafts and humor, with a specialty in vintage and recycled crafts, quilting and sewing.
Suzy, her husband and two dogs are full time travelers, living in their RV as they experience the country one campsite at a time. Many of her projects are influenced by the area that they are currently exploring and the people that they meet.
Follow Suzy on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter. Suzy has been sharing her great ideas on Ideas for the Home by Kenarry since October 2018. See all posts by Suzy.
Linda Tieu – tortagialla
Linda is the creative designer behind tortagialla, a creative blog sharing her artwork and printable designs. She loves stationery, art journaling, scrapbooking and all things paper and DIY. With free printables on her blog, Linda hopes to share her love of paper crafting with you. Find more of her designs in her Etsy shop and support Linda’s artwork through Patreon for exclusive printables.
Follow Linda on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter. Linda has been sharing her great ideas on Ideas for the Home by Kenarry since October 2018. See all posts by Linda.
Behind the Scenes
In addition to the bloggers listed above, we also have two talented teammates working behind the scenes to support Ideas for the Home by Kenarry.
Annie Kearns – Venture 1105
Annie is an independent contractor who focuses on SEO strategy, editing and writing blog posts for Kenarry. She’s also instrumental in helping us create content and strategy for our Clutter Keeper brand and website. Annie grew up in a small town in Kansas with a passion for writing and a hunger to experience the world “beyond the rainbow.” Today, she lives in West Virginia with her husband and their blended family of 7 children. Together, they have a West Virginia food and travel blog called Venture1105.
Follow Annie on Facebook and Instagram. Annie has been working with Ideas for the Home by Kenarry since July 2018. See all posts by Annie.
Robin Lewis – A Home To Grow Old In
Robin is an independent contractor who serves as the Pinterest Marketing Manager and the Affiliate Marketing Manager for Kenarry as well as our Clutter Keeper website. In addition, Robin is a home decor and DIY blogger at A Home To Grow Old In that lives in Western Massachusetts with her husband and 2 young boys. She moved into a 90 year old Tudor-style home in 2015 after spending the last several years in Bangkok, Thailand. While there, she had an opportunity to attend culinary school and enjoys sharing many of her favorite recipes on her blog. Robin’s days are spent enjoying time with her boys that are growing up too fast or making over rooms in her home by refinishing furniture she already owns or repurposing things that she finds.
Follow Robin on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter. Robin has been working with Ideas for the Home by Kenarry since October 2016. See all posts by Robin.
SAMANTHA ROOT – A HOME TO GROW OLD IN
Samantha is an independent contractor who serves as the Social Media Manager for Kenarry as well as our Clutter Keeper website. Samantha has lived in Massachusetts her whole life. She grew up on the ocean and recently moved a couple hours inland. While the home was pretty much move in ready, she loves adding her personal touch to every room. Being raised by a very creative mother who was always working on a craft, Samantha enjoyed getting involved and to this day still learns from her. She loves going to the beach, cooking, and crafting with her husband and their three boys.
Follow Samantha on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter. Samantha has been working with Ideas for the Home by Kenarry since January 2020.
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