Where did April go? That rainy, project-packed month already feels like a blur, but it brought plenty of progress: outdoor makeovers, bathroom updates, new shades, a playful faux rap video, and more. Here’s a roundup of what we finished in April to celebrate momentum heading into the warmer months. We also included a hint about next week’s giveaway that Instagram lovers will appreciate.
Most Photogenic: Next Monday’s giveaway — a treat for anyone who loves snapping and sharing pretty spaces.
Most Foolish: Kicking off April with a silly faux rap video for April Fool’s — some of you fell for it or wanted more. Guilty as charged.
Most Delayed: Finally adding crown molding to the tops of the kitchen cabinets after putting it off for months. We were on a crown-molding kick and decided it was time to finish this long-awaited detail.
Most Awesome: Hanging our “Things That Are Awesome” print in the guest bedroom as part of wrapping up that side of the room, along with a cheerful little bookcase we added for extra color and function.
Most Weirdly Amusing: During our updated house video tour, a towel fell off a hook and somehow we found it hilarious. Little moments like that make these updates fun.
Most Worldly: Turning a map calendar into framed art for our hallway. The pieces act as a visual wishlist of cities we want to visit—right now we’ve only been to one of the eight shown, so there’s room to explore.
Least Naked: The wall above our TV, which finally got a simple DIY shelf and a few colorful accessories to warm up the space. (The “most naked” award might belong to the single Game of Thrones episode still languishing on our DVR.)
Smartest: All the friends and family who shared their tips for working smarter, not harder — helpful ideas on task organization, efficient emailing, and blogging better. The comment thread added even more useful suggestions from readers.
Most Relieved: Sherry, who found that scalloping the porch was much easier this time around than when she tried a similar detail on our previous house. It’s always a bonus when a project goes smoother than expected.
Most Proven Wrong: Me — I resisted adding window treatments to the office until bamboo shades went up. I was surprised at how much more finished the room felt; now more blinds and curtains are on the to-do list for the new house.
Beefiest: The new boxed columns on our front porch, which give the house a more modern, ranch-appropriate look. The caulking took effort, but the finished columns match the style we love in the neighborhood.
Most Well-Traveled: Not us, though the book tour kept us on the road. We rounded up ten travel lessons from the trip and readers shared additional tips that were super helpful.
Most Polished: Adding crown molding to three more rooms, bringing the total of crown-trimmed spaces up — all rooms are now crownified except the bathrooms. The post includes a step-by-step video for anyone planning their own install.
Craftiest: Clara, who tried Mod Podge for the first time on a small box makeover that used washi tape and one of her school paintings — cute, proud-mom moment included.
Most Tedious: Trimming back a vigorous vine that was damaging a patio tree. Not glamorous work, but the cleared area opened up the yard and made it feel fresher — and yes, a construction helmet made the job feel legit.
Most Neutralized: The guest bathroom, which we painted white — trim, walls, and ceiling — to prepare for a mini-makeover. The fresh white brightened the room and helped the yellow tile feel intentional instead of dated.
Most Likely to Throw Shade: Bamboo blinds in the sunroom that added privacy, texture, and warmth to a light-filled space.
Most Old School: Embracing the vintage yellow tile in the guest bathroom by updating art, accessories, and repainting the mirror frame so the tile reads as charming rather than dated.
Most Helpful: A free pergola plan we found in Workbench magazine that gave us the confidence to build the pergola we’d imagined for our carport.
Most Improved: Our carport after completing the pergola (aka “cargola”), which added architectural interest and made the exterior feel more intentional.
Most Commented: The announcement that we purchased a new home — it quickly became our most-commented non-giveaway post with nearly 3,000 responses. Your excitement means a lot and has us eager to get started on the next chapter.
What did you cross off your list in April? Can you remember everything you accomplished?