Midway Through May: What to Do and Expect This Month

It’s time for our monthly thank-you to the sponsors who help support the 30+ posts we publish every month. Their support keeps this site going—literally helping put food on our table and clothes on our backs—so we wanted to highlight a few favorites we noticed this month. Below you’ll find things that caught our eye, followed by our regular roundup of discounts at the end of the post. Also: a little hint about Monday’s $500 giveaway!

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  • “Splatter Stacks” print from Hoot Design Co — a joyful piece for book lovers.
  • Dhurrie rugs from Shades of Light, including a honeycomb pattern available in five colors.
  • Our friend Dusty’s DIY backsplash install, featured on The Tile Shop homepage.
  • The “Ava” bed frame with Southwest-inspired styling, currently on sale at Joss & Main.
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  • Kendra Scott statement necklaces — we love the Valora piece in matte green.
  • Entryway monogram vinyl decals from WallQuotes — a fun personalized touch for the door (this one’s for Burger).
  • A paper-clip-inspired key hook rail from Liberty Hardware — functional and office-ready.
  • Handcrafted jewelry from Lisa Leonard — thoughtful pieces like the “true friend” necklace.
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  • Custom growth charts from Urban Tickle — we especially like the bicycle design.
  • Fish Window Cleaning services — clean windows make for brighter spring days.
  • The literal cat joke on the Naked Binders site that had us laughing out loud.
  • Bonnie Christine stencil designs at Royal Design Studio — the herringbone stencil is a standout.
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  • Cozamia’s Wild Herringbone print — a modern graphic that really stands out.
  • A vintage floral postcard found on Ruby Lane, framing the U.S. Capitol in bloom.
  • Customizable cheeky nursery art from Freshline Illustration — the “party at my crib” print is especially fun.
  • House-themed notecards from 1 Canoe 2 — charming stationery we’d gladly live inside.
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  • Smock Paper’s eco-friendly printing methods, producing beautiful vintage-inspired cards.
  • Design and inspiration from the Heart & Stone Jewelry blog — full of charm.
  • Clean line drawings from A Vintage Poster — we love the brass trumpet illustration.
  • Mirror Mate’s Pinterest boards, especially the collection of blogger bathroom makeovers.
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  • Audrey + Gem’s colorful watercolor animals — perfect for nurseries (yes, there’s a Clara worm!).
  • Meal planning ideas from Couple Supper that help minimize food waste and leftovers for two.
  • A summer-ready woven bag from Red Barn Mercantile — beach days, here we come.
  • And a reminder: Monday’s giveaway will be for $500 — stay tuned!

Discount details:

  • Shades of Light: 10% off with code YHL0811
  • WallQuotes.com: 15% off with code YHL15
  • The Tile Shop: 10% off with code YHL10
  • One Canoe Two: 10% off with code YHL10
  • Heart & Stone Jewelry: 10% off with code YHL10
  • Royal Design Studio: 10% off stencils with code YHL10
  • Freshline Illustration: 25% off with code YHL25
  • Urban Tickle: 10% off with code YHOUSE10
  • Audrey + Gem: 10% off with code YHL10
  • Hoot Design Co: 10% off with code YHL

*None of the products or services shown above were provided to us for review or given to us for free (see our no-swag policy).